Electrical and Computer Engineering Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Electrical and Computer Engineering programme at Concordia University Montréal provides a comprehensive framework for advanced technical training. This course-based Master of Engineering is specifically tailored to help professional engineers expand their expertise in modern hardware and software systems.

Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme structure allows for significant customisation, enabling learners to focus on specific areas of interest while developing essential professional leadership skills required in the global engineering sector.

The degree is hosted within the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, ensuring access to a high-standard academic environment.

Why Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University Montréal?

This programme stands out due to its flexible concentration options and its location at the Sir George Williams campus. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates professional leadership training alongside technical specialisations, preparing them for senior roles in the industry.

A distinctive feature of the programme is the experiential learning opportunity provided through the co-op option. This allows students to participate in paid, full-time internships lasting four or eight months, bridging the gap between academic study and professional engineering practice.

The university also offers generous funding opportunities through initiatives like Volt-Age, particularly for those interested in electrification research. This support highlights the institution's strong links to contemporary industrial challenges and its focus on sustainable engineering solutions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 691 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits, including professional skills and specialised technical topics. Modules may include:

• Professional Leadership Skills
• Computing Systems
• Systems and Control
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Communication Systems and Networks
• Signal Processing
• Micro-Devices and Fabrication Processes
• Fields, Waves and Optoelectronics
• Microelectronic Systems
• Mathematical Methods
• Robotics
• Developments In Engineering
• Project and Report I
• Project and Report II
• Industrial Stage and Training

Students must select a specific concentration to focus their studies. These concentrations are structured as follows:

Concentration A: Hardware and Software Computing Systems

• Computing Systems

Concentration B: Control Systems and Power Engineering

• Systems and Control
• Electrical Power Engineering

Concentration C: Communications and Signal Processing

• Communication Systems and Networks
• Signal Processing

Concentration D: Devices, Microelectronics and Electromagnetics

• Micro-Devices and Fabrication Processes
• Fields, Waves and Optoelectronics
• Microelectronic Systems

Careers with Electrical and Computer Engineering

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for advanced roles in various technology-driven sectors. The combination of technical mastery and leadership training prepares individuals for careers in telecommunications, power systems, and robotics.

The inclusion of an industrial stage and co-op internships provides students with direct exposure to the engineering workforce. This practical experience is highly valued by employers in industries such as renewable energy, software development, and microelectronics fabrication.