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Lead innovation forward A doctoral program for engineering leadership in action.
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Doctor of Engineering

Leadership in Engineering Applications and Practice (LEAP)

The Leadership in Engineering Applications and Practice (LEAP) DEng is a professional doctorate designed for senior working engineers.

This innovative, cohort-based program prepares professionals to lead large-scale, high-impact engineering initiatives.

With a focus on applied research, technology integration and sustainability, LEAP develops leaders who drive change.

Earn a terminal engineering degree while working, and build a network of global experts and mentors.

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Highlights

7+ years experience required

Praxis-based dissertation

Cohort & Committee Model

Conference-Based Learning

The LEAP Advantage

Advance without pausing your career

The LEAP DEng is designed for mid-career engineers. You stay in your job while building the leadership and innovation skills to take it further. Our flexible model blends applied learning, mentorship and research aligned with your work.

Innovation in action

Engineering innovation starts here

From artificial intelligence to sustainability, your praxis project applies leading-edge tools to real-world problems. Generate results that matter in your workplace, your sector and beyond.

Global perspective, local impact

Leadership for a changing world

Gain international insights, learn from global experts and develop strategies that serve communities with ethical and inclusive engineering practice.