In our Masters of Engineering: Cities Engineering and Management (MEngCEM) program, students prepare for a career in cities, addressing the various issues and growing needs of urban centres.
Cities are the economic engines of the world. Highly-skilled professionals, armed with both technical expertise and a fundamental understanding of the cross-disciplinary issues, are needed to help our cities tackle challenges to ensure the well-being of their inhabitants and economies.
Over 50 per cent of the world’s population lives in cities; by 2050 66 per cent of the world's population is projected to be living in a major urban hub. The health and wealth of nations is dependent on how well these cities function. Global urbanization, climate change, natural resources and sustainability are all factors urban centres must take into account while managing infrastructure and providing services for citizens.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between the systems and services of a city and its ability to generate prosperity and wealth.
- Improve specific analytic skills to assess the environmental, economic, political, and social risks which will impact policy regarding a city's critical infrastructure.
- Develop specialized management skills and evidence-based techniques that can be applied to address the unique challenges inherent in cities around the world.
See the MEngCEM Lookbook for a detailed look at the program, past practicums and career options
Earn your MEngCEM on your schedule
You can enroll in the MEngCEM with the right blend of courses to fit your individual needs.
Complete the degree as a full time student in 12 months, or at an extended-full time pace which enables you to take just one or two courses per term for up to 24 months. Flexible program options allow you to work at the pace that’s best for you.
Full Time
For students who can attend school for full-time study, this option means that students can begin in September or January, and can complete the program in 12 months.
Sample program completion:
- Semester One: 2 core courses, and 2 infrastructure engineering electives courses
- Semester Two: 2 core courses, 1 infrastructure engineering elective course and 1 technology management elective course
- Semester Three: Practicum
Extended Full Time
An option for students who would like additional flexibility in order to complete the program, the extended full-time option means that students can begin in September or January, and can take up to 24 months to complete the program.
Sample program completion:
- Year One: 2 core courses, and 2 infrastructure engineering electives courses
- Year Two: 2 core courses, 1 infrastructure engineering elective course and 1 technology management elective course
- Summer following Year Two: Practicum
Core courses are typically offered once a week during the daytime from Monday to Friday, and a limited number of electives are offered in the evenings. Please see a typical course schedule here
Most courses are delivered in-person on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto
Program requirements
Core Courses
4 core courses form the base of the program, allowing students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between the systems and services of a city and its ability to generate prosperity and wealth.
Electives & Specialization
Students choose 3 infrastructure engineering electives in one of 8 specialization areas in topics as diverse as Healthcare Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Advanced and Sustainable Water Treatment, and Transportation Demand Analysis. Students also choose 1 technology management elective course.
Practicum
In the 4-month full-time practicum component of the MEngCEM program, students engage with real city challenges, synthesize and apply their knowledge in an integrated way, and work with multidisciplinary teams.
Infrastructure Engineering Specializations
Students choose 3 electives from one of these 8 specializations.
Technology Management Electives
Students choose 1 elective from this list
Further Customize
your Degree
Students may consider an additional emphasis offered by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Practicum
In the 4-month full-time practicum component of the MEngCEM program, students engage with real city challenges, synthesize and apply their knowledge in an integrated way, and work with multidisciplinary teams. (see where some past practicums have been)