Program Options

Computer Engineering

Please note - Computer Engineering Program will no longer be offered as of September 1, 2022. That students enrolled in the Computer Engineering program prior to September 1, 2021 be allowed to graduate with these Options upon completion of all requirements by August 31, 2025.

After completing Western Engineering’s Common First Year, you can enroll in the Computer Engineering program. In your second year of study, you will choose one of the following options: Electronic Devices for Ubiquitous Computing and Software Systems for Ubiquitous Computing.

Electronic Devices for Ubiquitous Computing

Students in this option focus on the design of electronic hardware systems with an emphasis on applications such as mobile communications. This option provides students with a systems-level perspective on digital electronics, including fundamental principles of computer architecture, integration of hardware and software design considerations, and opportunities to specialize in applications such as microelectronic devices, artificial intelligence, digital control systems, and digital signal and image processing.
View courses for the Electronic Devices for Ubiquitous Computing Option.

Software Systems for Ubiquitous Computing

This option is intended for students who wish to specialize in the development of low-level software (i.e., software that interacts directly with its hardware platform), particularly the operating software for smart phones and similar mobile networked devices. This option provides students with a systems-level perspective on embedded software systems, emphasizing software engineering fundamentals, integration of hardware and software design considerations, and opportunities to specialize in applications such as information security, digital control systems, and digital signal and image processing.
View courses for the Software Systems for Ubiquitous Computing Option.

Dual Degrees

You can also complete a dual degree with more than 50 major modules in faculties such as: Science, Music, Social Science or Arts & Humanities.

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Electrical Engineering

After completing Western Engineering’s Common First Year, you can enroll in the Electrical Engineering program, which covers a broad discipline including energy and power systems, information communication and transmission, control and automation systems, biomedical engineering, and more.

You may select technical electives in fourth year among a wide variety of courses to specialize in any one or a combination of these areas.

Information Communication and Transmission

Information Communication including wireless systems is one of the most dynamic areas of industrial development and research. Technical electives in this area allows students to explore the operation and design of communication systems. Courses in theory and design of Communications Systems, Antennas, Data Networks and Digital Signal Processing are some examples.

Power Systems

The world is looking to develop sustainable, environmentally friendly and diversified sources of electrical energy. There is also significant demand in the power generation and distribution industry for the renewal and expansion of technical personnel. Electrical Engineering program offers an elective course that offers students a solid background in design and the operation of conventional power systems, as well as insight into modern and alternative sources of electric power generation.

Biomedical Engineering

As society continues to age there is a higher demand for intensive upgrades and modernization of medical equipment, resulting in a greater need for engineers specializing in design, manufacturing and servicing of such devices. This option offers students a solid background in the fields of signal processing, imaging and biomedical systems. School of Biomedical Engineering offers a concurrent degree program that allows students to specialize in this area

View the Biomedical Concurrent Degree

Dual Degrees

You can also complete a dual degree with Business (Ivey HBA), Law, and more than 50 major modules in faculties such as: Science, Music, Social Science or Arts & Humanities.

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Software Engineering

After completing Western Engineering’s Common First Year, you can enroll in the Software Engineering program.

Dual Degrees

You can also complete a dual degree with Business (Ivey HBA), Law, and more than 50 major modules in faculties such as: Science, Music, Social Science or Arts & Humanities.

Mechatronic Systems Engineering

After completing Western Engineering’s Common First Year, you can enroll in the Mechatronic Systems Engineering program. Throughout the program, you take core courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering (including basic circuit theory, computer design, software design, embedded computing and control systems) as well as core courses in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (including dynamics, material properties, machine design, and thermodynamics).

View courses for the Mechatronic Systems Engineering program.

Dual Degrees

You can also complete a dual degree with Business (Ivey HBA), Law, and more than 50 major modules in faculties such as: Science, Music, Social Science or Arts & Humanities.

Please click here for program brochure.

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering

After completing Western Engineering's Common First Year, students can enroll in the Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (AISE) Program by choosing one of the following options:

Chemical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering
Civil Engineering, Smart Cities-Structural Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering
Civil Engineering, Smart Cities-Environmental Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering
Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering

Students enrolled in the Western Engineering AISE program will develop the following skills/foundations:

Applied Probability and Statistics: Students will be introduced to the theory of statistics with strong links to data as well as its probabilistic underpinnings.
Computing & Software Development Skills: Students will develop a good understanding of Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Data Structure for Big Data, Databases Design and Management.
Signal Processing and System Design: Students will be introduced to various signal processing and system design.
IoT Networks and Systems: Students will be introduced to Network Protocols/Performance, Security and IoT Systems.
Machine Learning and Data Engineering: Students will be introduced to various Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Engineering & Pipelining with a focus on discipline-specific problems.