Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Degree with Electrical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma

Learn the skills to connect the world with the Internet of Things (IOT) and 5G technology, and design systems for electric vehicles including cars, drones, and ships.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical engineering is Central Ontario’s only professional engineering degree program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). This unique program gives you the chance to graduate with a professional degree and a technology diploma in just four years. You’ll gain hands-on skills and advanced technical knowledge to prepare you to become a professional engineer. An optional 16-month co-op is available.

First Year Fall Term

• Electrical Engineering 1236 - Electric Circuit Theory I
• Chemistry 1110 - Modern Chemistry I
• Computer Science 1411 - Computer Programming I
• English 1015 - Introduction to Academic Writing
• Mathematics 1071+ - Vectors and Matrices
• Mathematics 1210 - Calculus I
• Physics 1211 - Introductory Physics I

First-Year Winter Term

• Electrical Engineering 1133 - Introduction to Engineering Design*
• Electrical Engineering 1536 - Electric Circuit Theory II
• Chemistry 1130 - Modern Chemistry II
• Mathematics 1230 - Calculus II
• Physics 1212 - Introductory Physics II

**Complementary Studies Elective

Second-Year Fall Term

• Mechanical Engineering 1233 - Mechanics of Materials I
• Electrical Engineering 1634 - Electronics I
• Electrical Engineering 1637 - Computer Logic Circuits
• Mathematics 2090 - Matrix Methods and Differential Equations for Electrical Engineers
• Mathematics 3012 - Vector Calculus

**Complementary Studies Elective

Second-Year Winter Term

• Electrical Engineering 1232 - Introduction to Microcontrollers
• Electrical Engineering 2134 - Electronics II
• Electrical Engineering 2137 - Engineering Probability and Statistics
• Mathematics 3032 - Complex Functions and Partial Differential Equations
• Physics 3211 - Electromagnetic Theory
• Sociology 2755 - Technology, Society and Indigenous Peoples in Canada++

Third Year Fall Term

• Electrical Engineering 3310 - Circuit Analysis and Design
• Electrical Engineering 3313 - Material Science for Electrical Engineers
• Electrical Engineering 3318 - Electric Machines*
• Electrical Engineering 4053 - Communications Systems
• Electrical Engineering 4054 - Digital VLSI Circuit Design
• Complementary Studies Elective

Third Year Winter Term

• Electrical Engineering 3311 - Circuit Analysis and Design II
• Electrical Engineering 3312 - Embedded Systems
• Electrical Engineering 3314 - Control Systems*
• Engineering 3336 - Engineering Economics and Project Management
• Electrical Engineering 4137 - Computer Networking
• Electrical Engineering 4632 - Digital Signal Processing

Fourth-Year Fall Term

• Electrical Engineering 4133 - Digital Communications
• Electrical Engineering 4134 - RF Circuits Design
• Electrical Engineering 4138 - Power Systems*
• Electrical Engineering 4969 - Degree Project
• Electrical Engineering Elective I
• Electrical Engineering Elective II

Fourth-Year Winter Term

• Software Engineering 3558 - Numerical Methods & Modeling
• Electrical Engineering 4139 - Power Electronics and Drives*
• Engineering 4539 - Professional Practice and Law
• Electrical Engineering 4969 - Degree Project
• Electrical Engineering Elective III
• Electrical Engineering Elective IV

Given the diversity in program skills and knowledge, there are a number of career options within the public and private sectors that you can explore with your electrical engineering degree. Here are a few careers you could have after graduation.

• Control and instrumentation engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Power generation and distribution engineer
• Engineering project manager
• Telecommunications engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Network Engineer