University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – The Grainger College of Engineering
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering LeadershipOnline USA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Our M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering Leadership program strives to provide world-class training opportunities to meet the critical needs of industries. Our M.Eng. program leverages the expertise of The Grainger College of Engineering and the Gies College of Business — which are both highly ranked schools by U.S. News and World Report — to equip graduates with the technical knowledge and business acumen to advance the industry and deliver success in a dynamic environment.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The M.Eng. is a self-funded program where students are responsible for paying their tuition and fees. Students in this program are not eligible for Board of Trustee (BOT) tuition waiver-generating assistantships at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The cost will vary depending on whether a student is on-campus full-time (12+ hours per term), on-campus part-time, or online.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
The Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering Leadership degree combines degree requirements, industry workshops, and a capstone course to prepare graduates to take their careers — and our industry — to the next level. Through our program's curricular framework, students learn how to integrate technical and business knowledge with decision-making and leadership skills to deliver opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months of full-time study, or students can take advantage of the flexibility of part-time curriculum.
Degree Requirements
Our 34-credit program includes core technical, business, and leadership courses to prepare students to take the next step in their careers. Students without a chemical engineering degree are required to take three additional technical core courses (11 hours) to build their foundational knowledge.
Industry Workshops
The program's two special topic courses (CHBE 594) are held as two-day workshops in the Fall and Spring where students meet with industry leaders and senior executives to learn how the skills, processes, and practices presented in the course materials have been applied in a wide variety of real-world roles and situations.
Capstone Course
Our capstone course requirement can be fulfilled by a Professional Practicum (ENG 572) or a Capstone Project (ENG 573) where students solve a high-value problem for an industry client or employer. Through these courses, students to integrate and apply all of the skills that they have learned in an experiential setting.
Rankings
#11 Chemical Engineering Graduate Program in the U.S.
#2 Overall Online Engineering Graduate Program (The Grainger College of Engineering)
#7 Overall Engineering Graduate Program in the U.S. (The Grainger College of Engineering)
(2025 U.S. News & World Report)
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