Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Sustainable Energy

The program information below was valid for the fall 2016 term (September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Program information

  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Program type 
    • Diploma
  • Study option(s) 

Admission requirements

  • Minimum requirements 
    • The GDip in Sustainable Energy is earned in conjunction with the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering program.

Degree requirements

    Coursework option:

  • Courses 
    • Students will be exposed to different aspects of sustainable energy sources including the theory of operation and analysis of wind turbines, fuel cells and photovoltaic. Interfacing these energy sources with the electric utility grid and their effects on electricity market pricing will be addressed.
    • To receive the GDip in Sustainable Energy, students must successfully complete 2 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses.
      • Compulsory courses:
        • ECE 663 Energy Processing
        • ECE 668 Distribution Systems Engineering
      • Elective courses (choose 3 from the following list): Note: not all elective courses may be offered each year.
        • ECE 632 Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
        • ECE 661 HVDC and FACTS
        • ECE 662 Power System Analysis and Control
        • ECE 664 Power System Components and Modelling
        • ECE 665 High Voltage Engineering Applications
        • ECE 666 Power System Operation
        • ECE 667 Sustainable Distributed Power Generation
        • ECE 669 Dielectric Materials
        • ECE 768 Power System Quality
    • Note: Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng requirements allow for only 3 courses to be taken outside the Department.
  • Link(s) to courses: for information about these courses, please contact Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering website