UC Berkeley
Development Engineering
Interdisciplinary graduate program preparing students to develop scalable and innovative solutions to complex challenges
WHAT IS
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
WHAT IS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
Development Engineering (DevEng) at Berkeley merges engineering with social science, business, and economics to develop technological interventions that address the needs of low-income communities around the world.
Development Engineering differs from traditional engineering by:
- Combining social sciences with technical training
- Emphasizing human-centered design
- Focusing on social impact: designing for sustainability and practicality first
- Fostering a deep understanding of the context and culture in which engineers are working
Development Engineering differs from traditional engineering by:
- Combining social sciences with technical training
- Focusing on social impact: designing for sustainability and practicality first
- Emphasizing human-centered design
- Fostering a deep understanding of the context and culture in which engineers are working
Development Engineering Programs
Professional Pathways
The development sector needs engineers with both strong technical skills and the interdisciplinary background necessary to understand complex local contexts. The engineering world needs a stronger understanding of how to learn from and work in partnership with underserved communities to catalyze change.
Previous Development Engineering Career Pathways include:
- Program Manager, Energy Storage Systems
- Climate Tech Program Manager
- Global Partnerships Associate
- Technology and Innovation Advisor
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Technology Architect
- Innovative Health Finance Manager
- Social Impact Project Lead
- Smart Cities Initiatives Intern
