Systems Design Engineering

Get creative. And still get an engineering degree.

Cross boundaries. Connect the dots. Look at the bigger picture. Systems Design is designed for people who want the rigour of an engineering degree plus the flexibility to explore topics outside traditional engineering disciplines.

You’ll examine the people, materials, tools, software, and other factors involved in any engineering problem. You’ll learn to look at the system as a whole and assess how one change will affect another element, using a variety of modelling, analysis, and design methods.

Our project-based approach gives you lots of opportunity to apply your learning to real problems. Plus you’ll get 2 full years of work experience through our co-op program.

Once you graduate, your options are wide open: our grads go on to engineering consulting, project management, graduate school, medical school, startups, and more. 

Try out different career areas and graduate with 2 years of work experience through co-op work terms. You'll alternate 4-month school terms with paid co-op work terms and earn money to help pay for your education.

About the Systems Design Engineering program 

Systems Design Engineering admission requirements

• Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
  • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
• Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s
• An Admission Information Form is required
• Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements

First-year Systems Design Engineering courses

After first year

• See the range of courses available in Systems Design Engineering.
• View all the courses required for your degree.

Sample upper-year Systems Design Engineering courses

Gain relevant work experience through co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.

Careers in Systems Design Engineering

Graduates

• Applications Engineer, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
• Consultant, Deloitte & Touche LLP
• Technology Consulting Analyst, Accenture Inc.
• Business Systems Analyst, CIBC
• Co-Owner and CEO, Vidyard
• Co-Founder and CTO, Kik Interactive Inc.
• Management Consultant, IBM Canada
• IT Business Analyst, Toronto-Dominion Bank
• Health Business Consultant, TELUS Health

Possible professional designation

• Professional Engineer

Helpful links

• Visit the Systems Design Engineering website