Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Electric Power Engineering (direct entry)

The program information below was valid for the fall 2023 term (September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023). 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
• Program type 
  • Diploma
• Registration option(s) 
  • Part-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Coursework
• Additional program information 
  • The Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Electric Power Engineering is an industry-oriented graduate-level program established as a cost-recovery program.

• Minimum requirements 
  • The Department of Electrical and Computer 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
  • Supplementary information form
  • Transcript(s)
• References 
  • Number of references:  2
  • Type of references: 

    at least 1 academic

• English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Coursework option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses 

• Students must successfully complete 6 courses (out of a choice of 18 courses offered in Electric Power Engineering):
  • ECE 6601PD Power System Components and Modeling
  • ECE 6602PD Power System Management and Electricity Markets
  • ECE 6603PD Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Quality
  • ECE 6604PD Distributed Generation
  • ECE 6605PD Power System Protection
  • ECE 6606PD Distribution System Engineering
  • ECE 6607PD Operation of Restructured Power Systems
  • ECE 6608PD Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
  • ECE 6609PD High Voltage Engineering Applications
  • ECE 6610PD Power Electronics Converters: Design and Applications
  • ECE 6611PD Electric Machines and Motor Drives
  • ECE 6612PD FACTS: Models, Controls and Applications
  • ECE 6613PD Power System Analysis
  • ECE 6614PD Industrial Utilization of Electrical Energy
  • ECE 6615PD Design and Application of DC/DC Converters
  • ECE 6616PD Electric Safety and Grounding System Design
  • ECE 6617PD Asset Management and Risk Assessment of Power Systems
  • ECE 6618PD Medium and HV Power Cables
• A minimum grade of 65% in each of the 6 courses and a minimum cumulative average of 70% are required to remain in the program.

Link(s) to courses

• Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses