University of Manitoba

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs of study leading to master of science (MSc), master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. Students can choose a specialized research activity, interdisciplinary program or collaboration with industry or research centres in Canada.
   Internationally recognized fields of research in the department include: atmospheric optics, applied electromagnetics, biomedical engineering, communications engineering, computer architecture and software systems, microelectronics, power apparatus and systems, signal processing and systems engineering.
   Admission to the MSc normally requires a BSc in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent from a recognized university. Candidates must complete 18 hours of credit work in addition to a thesis based on research work carried out at the university. Graduates must pass an oral examination and defence of the thesis chaired by their advisor. All full-time MSc students are also required to present a paper at the department's annual graduate student conference at least once during their program. The MSc generally takes two years to complete.
   Successful applicants to the MEng will have a BSc in electrical or computer engineering or the equivalent from a recognized university. The program is designed to meet the specific needs of students and practising engineers who wish to pursue broad based studies through coursework and an engineering project. Candidates are required to complete 24 credit hours of coursework in addition to an advisor-approved engineering project and proposal equivalent to six credit hours of coursework. Students must successfully complete an oral examination conducted by an examination committee chaired by their advisor. The expected duration of the MEng is two years.
   Applicants to the PhD must normally hold an MSc in electrical or computer engineering from a recognized university. Students nearing completion of the MSc in electrical or computer engineering may be accepted on a provisional basis. Within one month of admission each PhD candidate's advisor will establish an advisory committee responsible for approving the plan of coursework. Students with an MSc who have been admitted directly to the PhD program must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework approved by the advisory committee. Students with a BSc who are recommended for transfer from the MSc to the PhD program at UM must complete 24 credit hours of advisory committee-approved coursework. All other categories of students must complete 18 credit hours of coursework.
   A PhD thesis based on research work normally carried out at the university is required in order to earn the degree. Candidates are required to present the results and report of the thesis during an oral examination. All full-time PhD students must also present a paper every year during their program at the department's annual graduate student conference. The PhD generally takes three and a half years to complete.