Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Electric Power Engineering

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  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
  • Delivery mode 
    • Online
  • Program type 
    • Master's
    • Professional
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Part-time
  • Study option(s) 
  • Additional program information 
    • The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Electric Power Engineering program is an industry-oriented cost recovery graduate program.
  • Minimum requirements 
    • An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a 78% standing.
  • 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 
    • The program offers a wide spectrum of courses that are relevant to the power industry dealing with the latest state-of-the art developments in the field. Students must successfully complete 9 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 9 courses and a minimum cumulative average of 70% are required to remain in the program.
  • Link(s) to courses