This section presents the requirements for programs in:

• M.A. Sustainable Energy
• M.A.Sc. Sustainable Energy
• M.Eng. Sustainable Energy
• M.Eng. Sustainable Energy with Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change

Regulations

See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.

Academic Standing

A grade of B- or better must be obtained in each course counted towards the master's degree.

Full-time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after two terms of full-time study (or equivalent), or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Part- time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after completing 2.0 credits, or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Regulations

See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.

Academic Standing

A grade of B- or better must be obtained in each course counted towards the master's degree.

Full-time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after two terms of full-time study (or equivalent), or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Part-time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after completing 2.0 credits, or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Regulations

See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.

Academic Standing

A grade of B- or better must be obtained in each course counted towards the master's degree.

Full-time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after two terms of full-time study (or equivalent), or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Part-time Continuation

Students will be required to withdraw from the program if their weighted grade point average falls below 7.0 (B-) after completing 2.0 credits, or if they receive a grade of less than B- in any two courses they have registered in.

Regularly Scheduled Break

For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for the M.Eng. Sustainable Energy (coursework and project pathways only) is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.

Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with an average of B+ or higher. The level of academic performance and potential demonstrated within the degree is more important than the discipline; students may enter the program from a wide variety of academic backgrounds in the social sciences, humanities, sciences and engineering. Mid-career applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree, but who have demonstrated professional excellence over a number of years of work in the public sector will also be considered.

All applicants must have completed 1.0 credit in university-level micro- and macroeconomic theory ( ECON 1000 [1.0] or the equivalent)

0.5 credit in PSCI at the 2000-level or higher, dealing with institutions and processes by which governments legitimize and exercise power, ideally in a Canadian setting (PSCI 2003 or equivalent).

A working knowledge of algebra is also expected.

In some cases, applicants may be admitted to the program despite not having completed one of these prerequisite courses in economics or political science, on the condition that the course be completed with a grade of B- or higher in the first year of the program. It is strongly recommended that students complete the prerequisites before starting the program, to ensure that their progress through the core courses is unimpeded.

Students whose first language is not English or who have not completed a previous degree at an English speaking university must demonstrate an adequate command of English by attaining, at least, a TOEFL score of 237 CBT (computer-based test) or 580 (written); or 86 IBT overall with a minimum score in each component of: writing: 22; speaking: 22; reading: 20; and listening: 20, or a CAEL score of 70, or an IELTS score of 7.0.

Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to engineering disciplinary foundations.

Normally, an average of B+ or higher is required for admission.

Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to engineering disciplinary foundations.

Normally, an average of B+ or higher is required for admission.

Co-operative Education

For more information about how to apply for the Co-op program and how the Co-op program works please visit the Co-op website.

All students participating in the Co-op program are governed by the Graduate Co-operative Education Policy.

Graduate Co-operative Education Policy

Admission and Participation Requirements

For co-op admission and participation requirements please visit: http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/administrationoftheregulations/#14.

Master of Arts, Sustainable Energy: Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements

A co-op option is available to full-time students in the M.A. program. Students admitted to this option must satisfactorily complete at least two work terms in order to graduate with a co-op designation on their transcripts and diplomas. These work terms are four months in duration and locate students in government departments or other organizations in order to work at a junior officer level. They provide students with opportunities to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of public administration. During a work term, students will register in PADM 5913. While on a work term, students are limited to an additional 0.5 credit course. It should be noted that most co-op positions in the federal public service are restricted to Canadian citizens.

Co-operative Education

For more information about how to apply for the Co-op program and how the Co-op program works please visit the Co-op website.

All students participating in the Co-op program are governed by the Graduate Co-operative Education Policy.

Graduate Co-operative Education Policy

Admission and Participation Requirements

For co-op admission and participation requirements please visit: http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/administrationoftheregulations/#14.

Master of Engineering, Sustainable Energy: Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements 

A co-op option is available to full-time students in the M.Eng. program. Students admitted to this option must satisfactorily complete at least two work terms in order to graduate with a co-op designation on their transcripts and diplomas.
These work terms are four months in duration and locate students in government departments or other organizations in order to work at a junior level. They provide students with opportunities to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and public administration. During a work term, students will be registered in SERG 5913. While on a work term, students are limited to an additional 0.5 credit course, which must be taken outside of work hours. It should be noted that most co-op positions in the federal public service are restricted to Canadian citizens.

Admission Requirements

Students who are interested in admission into the co-op education option and who anticipate meeting the admission requirements outlined below by the end of their second term of academic study must apply by the end of their first term of
academic study.

To be eligible for admission to the co-op option, students must:

1. be registered in the M.Eng. Sustainable Energy program;
2. have successfully completed, before the start of their first work term, a minimum of 2.0 credits towards the M.Eng. program (of which 0.5 credits must be SERG 5001), with a minimum GPA in the program of 9.0;
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Meeting the preceding requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the co-op option – the prevailing job market may limit enrolment in it. Students should also note that hiring priority is given to Canadian citizens for co-op positions under the auspices of the Public Service Commission. Every effort will be made to find a work placement for each student admitted into the co-op program, but there are no assurances that a co-op position will be found. Students with high CGPA, enthusiasm, and potential, however, will have a competitive edge in securing co-op employment. Students will be assisted by the Carleton University Co-op Office to find work term positions.

Graduation

Students must successfully complete two work terms with a grade of SAT for each, in addition to the M.Eng. degree requirements, to successfully graduate and receive a co-op designation on their final transcript and diploma.

Work Term Course:

Students who are accepted into the Co-op Education Option will be registered in SERG 5913 each time they secure a work term. In order to make it possible to  complete their program no later than one study term after their two work terms, a student should also register in SERG 5004 during their fall work term.