Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSc Thesis) program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who aspire to grow their talents. This research-based degree typically takes two years of full-time study beyond a bachelor's degree, placing students at the heart of a group of like-minded researchers tackling challenging, real-world problems to find innovative, practical solutions. Successful students can go on to work in high-tech companies in positions such as research and development engineer, system
etwork architect, system designer, system engineer, application engineer, application developer, and software architect.

Program Overview

• The program is thesis-based, requiring students to submit and defend an original research thesis.
• Students take four to seven courses, including three in the area of specialization.
• The expected completion time is 20 months, with a maximum of four years; part-time study is also available.
• A supervisor is required but is not necessary prior to the start of the program.

Completing the Program

• Courses: Topics may include virtual environments, data mining, intelligent control, VLSI and SOC, multidimensional signal processing, and more.
• Professional Development Courses: Students take two professional development courses on communication styles, presentation skills, and more.
• Software Engineering Specialization: Topics may include modeling and measurement of software performance, advanced software testing, and more.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

• Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering (offered jointly through the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering and the Department of Computer Science)
• Engineering, Energy and Environment Interdisciplinary
• Engineering, Environmental Interdisciplinary
• Energy and Environmental Systems Interdisciplinary
• Wearable Technology Interdisciplinary
• Medical Imaging Interdisciplinary

Outcomes

The program prepares students for careers in electrical energy, electronics, control, and instrumentation, telecommunications, information and communications technology, computer, software, oil and gas, medical, biomedical, automotive. A master's degree in electrical and computer engineering will also give students the prerequisite for a PhD.

Admission Requirements

• GPA: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study.
• Minimum Education: A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Work Samples: None
• Documents: None
• Reference Letters: Two
• Test Scores: None
• English Language Proficiency (ELP):
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) minimum score of 86.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher.
  • Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70.
  • Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
  • Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125.

Deadlines

• For Admission on September 1:
  • Canadians and permanent residents: January 31 application deadline.
  • International students: January 31 application deadline.
• For Admission on January 1:
  • Canadians and permanent residents: April 30 application deadline.
  • International students: April 30 application deadline.

Supervisors

A list of potential supervisors is available, including:

1. Hatem Abou-Zeid
2. Ann Barcomb
3. Leo Belostotski
4. Colin Dalton
5. Lorenzo De Carli
6. Ronnie de Souza Santos
7. Novarun Deb
8. Vahid Dehghanian
9. Gouri Ginde Deshpande
10. Steve Drew

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• Computer Science: Thesis-based MSc, PhD
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• Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law: Course-based Certificate
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• Sustainable Energy Development: Course-based MSc

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