Changing technological world requires future engineers not only show excellent technical skills, but also possess multiple skills and attributes, in particular leadership skills. Against this context, some universities and engineering colleges have developed pioneering engineering leadership programs to promote leadership among engineering students. This paper compares twenty-one engineering leadership programs around the world by analyzing the differences and similarities across these programs via text analysis. By exploring the outcomes and implementation of these engineering leadership programs, this paper found that visioning/setting goals, thinking or reasoning skills, interpersonal skills and ethics are the key attributes emphasized in these engineering programs. Lectures, field trips and practical experiences are the most common implementation platforms to develop engineering leadership. This paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of current practices and offer suggestions for designing similar engineering leadership programs in the future.
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