About the Program
The objective of this program is to train engineers and computer scientists to become competent and efficient managers of the engineering processes that deliver innovative telecommunications systems, products, and services. The emphasis is on design, development, manufacture, and technical support, areas for which engineers are normally responsible and where their technical expertise and practical knowledge are critical.
The program focuses on research in the synthesis between communication systems engineering and management of engineering processes. Within this context the following areas receive major attention: Management of Engineering Processes, Network Design, Protocols and Performance, Software Engineering, Wireless and Satellite Communications, Manufacturing Systems Analysis .
Academic Regulations
- See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
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The normal requirement for admission to the master's program is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or a related discipline, with at least high honours standing.
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Candidates are required to have two years experience in technical work in telecommunications prior to admission.
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Candidates applying for admission with degrees not in the discipline of engineering will be considered by the admissions committee. The committee is responsible for establishing criteria for degree equivalencies.
Program Requirements
Subject to the approval of the admissions committee, students in the master's program may choose to complete the degree by successfully completing either a thesis or a project.
M.A.Sc. - Master's Degree by Thesis
All master's students in the thesis option are required to complete a total of 5.5 credits as follows:
- 1.5 compulsory credits including: TTMG 5001; TTMG 5002; and TTMG 5003
- 2.0 approved credits from the list of restricted elective courses below
- a thesis equivalent to 2.0 credits
M.Eng. - Master's Degree by Project
All master's students in the project option are required to complete a total of 5.5 credits of which at least 5.0 must be at the 5000-level or above, as follows:
- 1.5 compulsory credits including: TTMG 5001; TTMG 5002; and TTMG 5003
- 2.0 approved credits from the list of restricted elective courses below
- 1.0 credit of approved non-restricted electives
- a graduate project equivalent to 1.0 credit
Restricted Elective Courses
Students in the master's program must complete 1.0 credit in the field of management of engineering processes and 1.0 credit in communication systems engineering. Courses in each of the four sub-fields and the field of management of engineering processes are listed below.
The sub-fields in communication systems engineering are:
- Software Engineering
- Wireless and Satellite Communications
- Network Design, Protocols and Performance
- Manufacturing Systems Analysis
All courses in the field of communication systems engineering are offered by the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering and begin with the prefix SYSC.
Communication Systems Engineering- Software Engineering
- SYSC 5007, SYSC 5101, SYSC 5301, SYSC 5503, SYSC 5701, SYSC 5703, SYSC 5704, SYSC 5706, SYSC 5707, SYSC 5709, SYSC 5802
- Wireless and Satellite Communications
- SYSC 5503, SYSC 5504, SYSC 5606, SYSC 5608
- Network Design, Protocols and Performance
- SYSC 5001, SYSC 5004, SYSC 5005, SYSC 5007, SYSC 5101, SYSC 5109, SYSC 5201, SYSC 5207, SYSC 5503, SYSC 5607, SYSC 5706, SYSC 5801, SYSC 5808
- Manufacturing Systems Analysis
- SYSC 5001, SYSC 5004, SYSC 5802, EAJC 5207
- Management of Engineering Processes
- TTMG 5004, TTMG 5005, TTMG 5006, TTMG 5008, TTMG 5100, TTMG 5101, TTMG 5102, TTMG 5103, TTMG 5104
Non-Restricted Elective Courses
All students in the project option of the master's program are required to complete 1.0 credit from those offered by the Department of Electronics, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, School of Industrial Design, or School of Computer Science.