Boost your skills to become the leader the world needs in today's fast-paced, changing landscape. The MELDI program combines cutting-edge engineering with training in leadership, management, and innovation to give you the skills to drive change, both in tech and in the world around you.
With a mix of technical expertise and business-savvy leadership, you'll be equipped to engineer solutions to real problems. MELDI gives you the depth and breadth to make a meaningful impact when it matters most.
You've got the drive to make a change through engineering, and the ambition to level up your career. The world is evolving, and to stay ahead, you need to sharpen your skills. MELDI delivers the tools and the edge you need to step into new challenges with confidence.
Grow as a leader, explore your personal leadership style, master organizational dynamics, and discover how to communicate more effectively. Collaborate with a team to tackle real-world engineering projects. With a strong support network of mentors, you'll gain the confidence and expertise to thrive in both technical and leadership roles.
MELDI isn't about getting ahead, it's about making your mark. Ready to make a difference for yourself and the world? Let's do it together.
The MELDI program blends advanced tech skills with leadership, change management, and innovative design thinking. It's the next-level engineering training you need to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
The program offers a range of options to specialize in areas where you can dive deep into engineering knowledge. Each concentration is forward-thinking, focused on the transformations happening in tech and the world. Check out our four technical concentrations and choose the one that's perfect for your future.
Take charge of the energy revolution, now and for the future. Move away from carbon-heavy energy systems and drive the shift to clean, decarbonized alternatives. With the right mix of technical know-how and management skills, you'll help adapt power grids to renewable energy, increased demand and climate challenges. This is a pivotal moment for innovation, investment and policy to change the way we produce and consume energy. This program will help you make an impact on both global society and the planet for years to come. The future of power is clean, smart, and resilient, and it starts with you.
Leverage your engineering background to lead the charge in shaping the future of energy. From renewables to next-gen nuclear, clean energy is the answer to cutting emissions and powering the world sustainably. New policies, innovations, and industries are emerging to support this shift, and you'll be at the forefront of it all. Get ready to lead the clean energy revolution.
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Supercharge your engineering skills to power the decarbonization movement. Rethink how we generate, distribute and use energy. Explore cutting-edge digital technologies that make the grid smarter, more efficient and resilient. Lead the design and management of future power systems, ensuring they're ready for the challenges ahead.
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The way we create things is changing fast, thanks to the 4th Industrial Revolution. This program dives into the latest materials and game-changing manufacturing methods. Think cradle-to-cradle production and the circular economic, where waste is minimized, efficiency is maximized, and new technologies help us do more with less. From biodegradable materials to smart tech that cuts waste and speeds up production, you'll be part of the next big shift in how we build and make things. Be part of the next wave of innovation. The world is changing fast, and the future of manufacturing and design is in your hands. Let's make it smarter, greener and more sustainable together.
If you're passionate about solving the housing crisis and creating future-proof communities, then this is for you. Explore new ways to accelerate construction while making it safer, greener and more sustainable. Design better homes and buildings, then expand your skills to build more resilient and fair communities for everyone.
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The future of manufacturing is here - powered by new materials, new methods and innovative tech. Get hands-on with the circular economy and the 4th Industrial Revolution. Think robotics, AI, machine learning, 3D printing and more. This concentration will push you to the forefront of digital manufacturing, where you'll learn how to use automation and new technologies to transform industries.
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All advanced concentrations are supported by UNB Engineering’s globally recognized and respected research. Select your concentration when you apply.
MELDI's management and leadership courses are all about empowering you to drive change and innovation. Sharpen your leadership skills, improve your communication, and master the art of analyzing organizations to find and overcome barriers to progress. Take your influence beyond the workplace and make an impact in your community too.
Innovating is a team effort. MELDI's design innovation courses immerse you in the full process, from theory to practice and application. You'll collaborate with a team on a real project for an industry partner, designing new products, processes, or systems to solve real challenges. Throughout the project, you'll be mentored by professionals and experts who help guide your creative process.
Through the design project and an optional summer co-op, you'll build valuable connections within the industry. Plus, you'll gain real Canadian work experience to boost your resume and help you land your dream job after graduation.
Ge ready to lead, innovate and thrive with MELDI.
Take your advanced technical expertise and step into leadership. The field of engingeering is changing rapidly to an emphasis on interdisciplinary team work. There is a new urgency to promote resiliency and sustainability along with advances in processes and materials. Technical experts who can lead and innovate are essential to the global shifts and transformations.
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Be the change you want to see with a curriculum based on change management. The leadership and management courses start with personal leadership styles and approaches and end with a view to the wider world to enable leadership in any context.
Start with a foundational methodology and theory of design innovation. Then live your learning in a team project.
There are common technical courses for all students.
This is a premium program with early application deadlines. Mark these dates for a start in August 2025.
Contact Cheryl Bradbee, Curriculum Designer, at c.bradbee@unb.ca.