Master of Engineering [M.Eng] [Electrical and Computer Engineering] From McGill University

• Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University allows students to complete this course in 1.5 years.
• Students need to complete 45 credits succes0sfully to graduate from this program.
• There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis based or project-based. 
• The Department of Engineering Studies offers M.Eng and Ph.D. programs that attract students from all over the world.
• The students to faculty ratio for this program is 16:1.
• The M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers advanced training in the critical, historical, and theoretical analysis of:
  •  Algorithms and Data Structures
  •  Communication in Engineering
  •  Discrete Structures
  • Telecommunications and Signal Processing
  • Integrated Circuits and Systems
  • Nano-Electronic Devices and Materials
• The research interests and facilities of the Department are very extensive, involving more than 50 faculty members
• The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental laboratories and there are numerous multidisciplinary research projects, so students are provided with an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices.
• Undertaking this program at McGill University provides students with an opportunity to conduct intensive research under the supervision of researchers who are leaders in their field.
• The job opportunities after this program that students get are:
  • Software Developers
  • Web Developers
  • Power Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Transit Technology Systems Engineer
  • Industrial Electronics Specialist
  • Medical Device Developer, etc., with an average salary of 47,250 USD.

Thesis Option:

• The Master of Engineering degree (thesis option) involves graduate-level courses and an externally examined thesis.
• This program is research-oriented and the thesis is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in a research area within the Department.
• The program is ideal preparation for a Ph.D. degree or an industrial research career.

Non-thesis Option:

• The Master of Engineering degree (project option) involves graduate-level courses and an internally examined research project.
• The program is oriented more toward professional development than the thesis option.
• The project is of significantly less scope than a thesis and includes options such as a technical review, a design project, or a small-scale research project.
• Students are provided with a very solid background in electrical and computer engineering, both in terms of breadth across the entire field and depth in the area of specialty.
• Graduates frequently pursue careers in research and development. A part-time program is possible.