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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Master's programs)

Program details

Faculty
Engineering and Applied Science

Degree
Master of Applied Science
Master of Engineering

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
MASc: September, January, May
MEng: September or January

Length
MASc: 24 months, based on full-time study
MEng: 12 to 16 months, based on full-time study

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

Program format
MASc: Courses with MASc research thesis
MEng: Course-based or courses with major project

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Overview

The Master's programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering allow a student to study in all major areas associated with electrical, computer and software systems engineering.

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) and Master of Engineering (MEng) programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering allow a student to study in all major areas associated with electrical, computer and software systems engineering. These areas include electronics, intelligent systems, communications, control, biomedical, power electronics, power generation, software engineering, mobile systems and embedded software systems. These disciplines are expected to be in high demand by employers.

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The objective of the MASc program in Electrical and Computer Engineering is to prepare students for careers in research, development and advanced engineering in disciplines involving electrical and computer engineering. Graduates of the program will be able to work as engineers in research and development or other areas in advanced technology companies or government agencies, or to continue their education and pursue a PhD degree. The objectives of the MASc program are achieved through a combination of course work, supervised research, a research seminar and a research thesis.

Students in the MASc program can specialize in one of the following four fields:

Communications and Signal Processing
Control Systems
Power Systems and Power Electronics
Software Systems

Alternatively, a student can choose to cover many facets of the broad discipline of electrical, computer and software engineering. Topics can vary widely and may include communications, networking, intelligent control systems, robotics, computer vision, health informatics, mobile systems, power systems and smart power grids.

For the MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, students must complete five courses for a total of 15 credits and a thesis worth 15 credits. Students must also successfully complete a non-credit Seminar course.

Master of Engineering (MEng)

The objective of the MEng program in Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide the opportunity for engineers in industry to upgrade and expand their skills, including research skills. Graduates of the program will be able to apply what they have learned in a variety of applications in industry, government and academia.

For the course-based option, students must complete 10 courses worth a total of 30 credits, including four core courses which are required to be taken by all students in a Master of Engineering program.

For the project-based option, students must complete 8 courses worth a total of 24 credits - including four core courses which are required to be taken by all students in a Master of Engineering program - and a project worth 6 credits. The master’s project provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout their program of study. The chosen topic will be dependent on the area of specialization of the student.

All MEng students are admitted to the course-based option. Students may request transfer to the project-based option after at least one term of study, if they find a faculty member who is willing to act as their project supervisor.

For full details regarding the degree requirements of these programs, please refer to the Graduate Academic Calendar.

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Hold a four-year honours undergraduate engineering degree in a relevant field from an accredited engineering program at a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent. B+ is preferred for MASc applicants.

Required supporting documents:

Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See English language proficiency for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see application deadlines for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See application process and requirements for step-by-step instructions.

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Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

Program details

Faculty
Engineering and Applied Science

Degree
Master of Applied Science
Master of Engineering

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
MASc: September, January, May
MEng: September or January

Length
MASc: 24 months, based on full-time study
MEng: 12 to 16 months, based on full-time study

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

Program format
MASc: Courses with MASc research thesis
MEng: Course-based or courses with major project

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Research areas

Automatic/intelligent sensing and control
Data mining and knowledge discovery
Electric energy storage and electric transportation
Embedded and real-time systems
Haptics and virtual reality
Machine intelligence and large scale optimization
Mobile, pervasive and service computing
Network infrastructure protection, security and privacy
Networked and distributed control systems
Nonlinear and optimal control and path planning
Power electronics and motor drives
Renewable energy systems and energy harvesting
RF and microwave engineering
Satellite communications
Smart grid and power system protection
Software engineering and systems modeling
Statistical signal processing
Wireless and mobile communications

Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the faculty’s website and the university's Expert Centre.

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Curriculum
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ENGR 5510G – Foundations of Software Engineering
ENGR 5520G – Software Development Methods and Tools
ENGR 5590G – Software Engineering Studio
ENGR 5550G - Software Testing and Quality Assurance
ENGR 5560G - Software Security and Dependability
ENGR 5740G - User Interface Design
ENGR 5785G - Real-Time Data Analytics for Internet of Things

Please note that courses are subject to change without notice.

Electrical and Computer Engineering, MASc

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Electrical and Computer Engineering, MEng

MASc applicants

Internal awards and funding

Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.

Types of funding that do not require an application:

Entrance scholarships
Minimum funding packages
Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships

For more details on the above funding opportunities, see graduate student awards and funding.

Please note: Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.

External awards and funding

Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for external awards to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply. Please note: The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.

MEng applicants

Applicants to professional or course-based programs are not normally considered for internal funding sources such as entrance scholarships, minimum funding packages, teaching assistantships, research assistantships or graduate research assistantships.

While external scholarships and awards for graduate students who fall under the above criteria are often limited, we encourage you to explore some of the external scholarship databases available for possible funding opportunities.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see tuition and fees.

Contact the program:

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
905.721.8668 ext. 2988
grad.engineering@ontariotechu.ca

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209
gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca