Master of Engineering (MEng) emphasis:

Engineering & Globalization

Questions?

If you have questions about the Engineering and Globalization emphasis, contact the Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN): cgen@utoronto.ca

For more information, visit the MEng emphases FAQ page »

Every day, people in the developing world struggle to obtain many of the things that most of us in Canada take for granted, like clean water, safe shelter, and basic health care. Engineering students can make a difference – but to tackle these complex challenges effectively often requires a different mindset and a different set of skills.

Through the emphasis in Engineering and Globalization (and other initiatives) the Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN) aims to develop these capabilities in our students. This emphasis offers an innovative curriculum that enables students to leverage their engineering knowledge and talent for maximal impact on issues of global importance. Students will develop a wide range of professional skills necessary to address the evolving technological challenges of an increasingly global society.

Students who complete the requirements of the emphasis will have it transcribed on their transcript.

Program Eligiblity

Graduate students registered in the following MEng programs can specialize in the Engineering and Globalization emphasis:

You cannot apply to the emphasis directly as a standalone program. If you are a prospective student, you can learn more about applying to our MEng programs here.  

Careers

Graduates who complete the Engineering and Globalization emphasis are employed by companies in areas including:

consulting,
energy,
environmental services,
financial services,
manufacturing,
mining

and more.

Some of the most common first roles our graduates secure are:

Carbon analyst
Research analyst
Safety, health, environment and quality manager
Sustainability engineer

Emphasis Requirements

Students must complete the equivalent of two full courses (four half courses) from those listed below, with at least one full course equivalent (or two half courses) chosen from Category A.

Some courses may satisfy the requirements of multiple emphases. Students may double-count a maximum of one course towards the requirements of any two emphases.

Students cannot earn more than two emphases.

Courses

Course descriptions are published on the CGEN website.

Category A  

APS510H: Technologies and Organizations in Global Energy Systems
APS1420H: Technology, Engineering and Global Development
APS530H: Appropriate Technology & Design for Global Development
GLA1000H: Introduction to the Development of the Global System
JCR1000Y: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Challenges
- Note: JCR1000Y is equivalent to two half-courses.

Category B

Students can choose from the list of courses below or an approved MEng project course.* 

APS1020: International Business for Engineers
APS1024: Infrastructure Resilience Planning
APS1015: Social Entrepreneurship
JMG2020H: Big Data and Global Cities
CHL5700H: Global Public Health
CIV1399H: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Global Health

*MEng project course: Students from across the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are eligible to pursue an MEng project in their home department. If that project is aligned with the CGEN mandate (as deemed by the CGEN Director), the project can be used to satisfy the Category B requirements.