Energy Systems Engineering and Management

General information

Students in the Honours Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering program will learn the skills to design and develop tomorrow’s energy systems. This degree program is the first stand-alone program of its kind in Canada. The program was developed to meet the rapidly increasing demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills required to help Canada and the rest of the world meet the terms of the Kyoto agreement, while ensuring that the growing consumption of energy can be satisfied economically and with minimum impact on the environment.

The curriculum provides students with an understanding of the principles and applications of the full range of energy systems and technologies from traditional fossil-fuelled energy systems to alternative energy technologies. This includes the production, storage, distribution and utilization of energy.

Engineering and Management

The Engineering and Management combination programs meet the rapidly increasing need for engineers with the leadership skills to succeed in business and management.

Students study the complete engineering program, and also gain critical management skills in key areas of business including accounting, finance, operations, human resources and marketing.

Students in these programs normally take two semesters of business and management courses for 30 credit hours after successfully completing third year. The regular fourth year of the engineering program is then taken in Year 5 of the program. 

Admission requirements

Applications to the Bachelor of Engineering and Management will be accepted in the winter semester of a student’s third year of study. A minimum CGPA of 2.3 is required to be eligible to apply to the program and to continue in the program. This program may have limited space and applications are considered on a competitive basis. Successful applicants will be notified by the Registrar’s office by the end of May after the term of application.

Work placement/internship opportunities

Optional work placement opportunities will be available. A 12- to 16-month optional Internship program is also available for students completing the third year of the program. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.3 to be eligible.

Program details and degree requirements

The Engineering and Management program follows the five-year program map below. Please note the Business electives are subject to availability of space and not all electives are offered each semester.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

*Electives

Engineering Science electives

Engineering Science electives must be approved by the dean of the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science or a designate. Please visit nuclear.uoit.ca to view the list of approved electives.

Engineering courses from other engineering programs may be allowed as engineering electives, provided the students have the prerequisites and/or greater breadth in a complementary field. These courses must be approved by the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science.

Complementary Studies electives

The dean of the faculty or a designate must approve courses selected for the Complementary Studies elective. Courses in the arts and humanities or business typically are allowable as a complementary elective. Please visit nuclear.uoit.ca to view the list of approved electives.

Liberal Studies electives

The dean of the faculty or a designate must approve courses selected for the Liberal Studies electives. Please visit nuclear.uoit.ca to view the list of approved electives.