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Master of Engineering Practice

Fast Track Your Engineering Career in Canada

Carleton’s Master of Engineering Practice is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Design in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the Faculty of Science and the Sprott School of Business.

Engineering Practice focuses on enhancing the technical expertise of students, with a particular focus on internationally trained engineers who have received their undergraduate degree from a university outside the Canadian Accreditation System. It is unique in its emphasis on employment-oriented skills within an engineering framework, blending courses in project management, entrepreneurship, communications skills and more with advanced applied topics related to your engineering background.

Become Career Ready

Engineering Practice is a full-time course-based program, normally completed within two years (4 terms). It offers technical engineering courses along with a number of disciplines aimed at the development of a variety of career-ready skills. It is tailored towards accelerating the transition into Canada’s engineering job market upon graduation and is open to students from all engineering backgrounds.

Program Streams

The program offers the following five streams:

Master of Civil Engineering Practice

Master of Electrical Engineering Practice

Master of Environmental Engineering Practice

Master of Mechanical Engineering Practice

Master of Software Engineering Practice

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Course Structure

Engineering Practice is designed to provide BEng graduates from recognized engineering institutions around the world with a high-quality educational experience that mixes discipline-specific technical courses on advanced applied topics related to their engineering backgrounds and disciplines that are geared at the development of employment-oriented career-ready skills.

Category

Courses Categories

Credits

1Four Discipline-Specific Technical Courses2.0
2Three Compulsory Complementary Courses1.5
3Three Complementary Courses1.5
4 Research Seminar Course0.0
Total Credits5.0

Every term, students must register for at least one course from each category.

For a detailed course structure, view our Graduate Calendar – Engineering Practice.

Accelerated Pathway

Engineering Practice students looking to accelerate their program (to complete it in three terms instead of four) have the opportunity to register for more than three courses after their first term.

If you plan to do so, you must ensure to meet the necessary requirements:

To fill out the EP Request for Accelerated Pathway form, click here.

Entrance Requirements

1. In order to be eligible for admission, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an engineering or equivalent field with “B+” or higher in the honours subject and “B” or higher overall.

2. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for International Students Admission Requirement

3. Language Proficiency for International Students

(Please note that Duolingo English Test (DET) is only considered acceptable when other English Language Proficiency tests are not available in applicant’s region. Please email the department at ep_gradadmin@cunet.carleton.ca if you need more information or clarification.)

4. References

5. Transcripts

*Here is the guide to submitting your documents.

Regulations

In the Master of Engineering Practice program, the summer term (May to August) is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University as stated in the Graduate Calendar.

Alternatively, students have the option to enroll in Summer term courses when offered by the program. By doing so, students can complete their program of study four months earlier.

Regardless of their choice, students will resume/continue their full-time studies in September.

Tuition Cost

Applicants who accept an offer of admission agree to fund the entire length of their studies, which is four terms completed over two years. The approximate costs are given in Canadian dollars and are based on a 12-month period unless otherwise noted.

Our Students

Discover what our inaugural graduating cohort had to say about their journey through the program.

Harsh Thakkar

Mechanical Engineering Practice

“The combination of career-ready skills and technical knowledge has made me more adaptable and better prepared for the real-world engineering environment, as project-based learning has allowed me to apply theoretical concepts to practical projects, mirroring industry scenarios.”

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Perseverance Jana

Civil Engineering Practice

“One of my favourite aspects of the Engineering Practice program is its holistic approach to preparing students for the job market. It strengthens our technical capabilities while also equipping us to work effectively both as part of a team and as individuals.”

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Vrundesh Sanjaykumar Rathod

Mechanical Engineering Practice

“Engineering Practice’s career-focused courses equipped me with the ability to manage projects effectively, communicate complex technical information clearly, and make sound, ethical decisions. This ensured I was well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges during my internship at Honda.”

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Bingchan Liu

Software Engineering Practice

“Engineering Practice’s courses have been very engaging, as we’re regularly encouraged to ask questions, discuss and present in class.

Career-focused courses such as Engineering Communications and Research Methods and Professional and Ethical Practice have also helped to enhance my writing skills within a professional framework.”

Study in Canada’s Capital

As Canada’s fourth-largest city and a G7 capital, Ottawa is a hub of social and technological innovation, offering students unique learning opportunities through its extensive network of government departments, international agencies, global companies, and NGOs. The city’s dynamic ecosystem provides unparalleled access to rewarding employment opportunities across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, while also fostering a thriving entrepreneurial culture as one of North America’s leading global technology hubs.

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Contact Us

Looking for additional details or have questions about our programs? Contact our Engineering Practice Team at ep_gradadmin@cunet.carleton.ca.