Program: Electrical Engineering
Program | Electrical Engineering
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science |
Credential | Bachelof of Engineering (Honours) | Duration | 4-5 Year |
Starting Month | September or January | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Electrical Engineering program focuses on the design and development of electrical and computer technologies, and their component parts. The integration of electrical components into complex systems is also studied. You can choose the Smart Grid specialization or follow the comprehensive program.
Admission Requirement:
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. Applicants with credentials from outside Ontario should visit the Admissions section.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Career:
design and development of new electronics, communications, automation and control systems
design of new algorithms for speech, image and video signal processing
electrical power generation and distribution
integration and management of electrical components in industrial process control systems
quality assurance and maintenance of communication, control and power systems
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