Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Green Energy (direct entry)

The program information below was valid for the fall 2018 term (September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

• Admit term(s) 
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
• Delivery mode 
  • Online
• Length of program 
  • 1 mandatory course and 3 elective courses must be completed within two years (six terms).
• Program type 
  • Diploma
• Registration option(s) 
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Coursework
• Additional program information 
  • The GDip in Green Energy program uses a state-of-the-art interactive instruction facility called the Live-Link. This remote learning environment is enabled through the use of smart boards and multi-point interactive video conferencing.
  • The Live-Link technology provides an immersive, real-time experience where students seamlessly participate with the instructor and others in the class as if they were in the same location.
  • If students miss a class, they will have the opportunity to watch a recorded session of the class and email questions to the instructor.
  • When using the E5 Live System the minimum requirements to ensure the quality of the experience are:
    • Up to date computer or laptop with 1GB video card and current drivers.
    • Wired network connection with a minimum 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps upload speed.
    • Web camera, microphone, speakers or headphones.
    • Microsoft Windows OS or current Mac OS (Linux is not supported at this time).

• Minimum requirements 
  • The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
• Application materials 
  • Résumé
  • Transcript(s)
• References 
  • Number of references:  2
  • Type of references: 

    1 must be academic

• English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Coursework option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses 

• The GDip program is completed by taking 4 graduate level courses and without pursuing a formal graduate studies degree program. Students can study part-time, taking 1 course per term, or full-time, taking 2 courses per term. 1 mandatory course and 3 elective courses must be completed within two years (six terms).
• Students must complete the following courses:
• Mandatory course:
  • ME 659 Energy and Environment
• Choose 3 electives from the following list of courses:
  • ME 751 Fuel Cell Technology
  • ME 753 Solar Energy
  • ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Building Energy Performance
  • ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Low Energy Building Systems
  • ME 760 Special Topics in Thermal Energy: Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases
  • ME 765 Special Topics in Fluid Mechanics: Wind Energy

Link(s) to courses

• Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses