Civil Engineering
Infrastructure Technology
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Complement your technical studies with management courses
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Increase your knowledge base to make a critical impact on your organization
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Discover leading-edge technology, analytical methods and philosophies that will equip you with the skills necessary for today’s competitive environment
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Emerge with greater employability, improved career mobility and enhanced promotion potential
Computing & Information
Technology
Energy Engineering
Technologies
Manufacturing
Engineering Technology
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Gain relevant knowledge exposure in both analytical methods and ‘soft’ skills to introduce effective positive change within your company
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Address themes such as team leadership, interpersonal skills, technology expansion and innovation
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Blend your technical engineering and management skills for high impact results for your employer

This program is an industry driven endeavour which emphasizes a hands-on approach to the evaluation, inspection, repair, rehabilitation and management of various infrastructure systems. The focus is to produce leaders from both technical and managerial points of view. The program of study is a combination of technical and management courses, needed to enhance the skills to make our graduates industry ready. The students will acquire specialized knowledge in the repair/ maintenance of concrete and steel structures, pavement assessment, bridge design/repair and the assessment/rehabilitation of underground services like sewers, pressure conduits and cables. The management courses will provide the students with the necessary skills to evaluate, prioritize and implement infrastructure works programs.
Completion of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in one of the following:
› Civil Engineering Technology
› Architectural Technology
› Construction Engineering Technology
Applicants with equivalent credentials are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be subject to other admission requirements such as meeting the minimum admission average, etc. More details on admission requirements and application procedures can be found on our website.
Career Opportunities
› Residential and ICI Sectors
› Municipalities
› Government agencies at the provincial and federal levels
› Private sector consulting
› Technical sales/consulting for building material manufacturers
The technical subjects will provide students with a solid background in the power industry, nuclear plants, and renewable energy technologies. Advanced technical studies includes: power generation and distribution; protection and maintenance; power quality; energy management; nuclear reactor analysis; nuclear power plant systems and operation; and renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, bio-mass, fuel-cells, and geothermal. A substantial component of management studies will provide you with the necessary skills to evaluate, prioritize, and implement energy programs as well as safety rules and regulations within power plants and sub-stations. Based on course selection in the third and fourth semesters, the degree conferred will be either Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology or Renewable Energy Engineering Technology.
Completion of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in one of the following:
› Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma
› Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
› Energy Systems Engineering Technology – Clean &
Renewable Energy Program
Applicants with equivalent credentials are encouraged to apply. Engineering applicants who meet the academic requirements may be interviewed, and some applicants may be required to write specific entrance examinations. Applicants will be subject to other admission requirements such as meeting the minimum admission average, etc. More details on admission requirements and application procedures can be found on our website.
Career Opportunities
› Field engineer
› Energy utility industry officer
› Energy auditor
› Renewable energy system integrator
› Manufacturing engineer
› Design engineers
› Local and state government renewable energy officer
The program of studies allows a student to complement technical studies with management courses. The technical themes covered include programming, networking, database management, security, inquiry, testing, systems design, mathematics, facilities design and training. Some courses involve lab work in state-of-the-art facilities using leading-edge technology. All course work will further enhance the student’s soft skills with emphasis on reporting, presenting, team leadership, interpersonal and group work. Upon completion of the program, the mix of course materials will allow a graduate of Computing and IT to emerge with greater employability, enhanced promotion potential and a competitive advantage in the IT field.
Completion of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in one of the following:
› Software Engineering
› Network Engineering and Security Analyst
› Computer Engineering Technology
Applicants with equivalent credentials are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be subject to other admission requirements such as meeting the minimum admission average, etc. More details on admission requirements and application procedures can be found on our website.
Career Opportunities
› IT manager
› IT facilities manager
› Network supervisor
› Software engineering project leader
› Systems analyst
› Government IT departments
› IT consulting
The technical subjects covered include static and dynamic behaviour of materials, thermodynamics, system controls, software programming, finite element and numerical analysis, metal forming, design for manufacture, flexible manufacturing, micro fabrication and lean manufacturing. Some courses involve lab work in state-of-the-art facilities. All course work will further enhance the student’s management skills with emphasis on management of technical projects, engineering economics, entrepreneurship and human behaviour. A graduate of Manufacturing Engineering Technology will emerge with greater employability, a secure pathway towards being a professional engineer (P.Eng.), enhanced promotion potential, and a competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector in the automotive, aerospace, energy, ultra precision devices and medical devices industries.
Completion of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in one of the following:
› Mechanical Engineering Technology
› Industrial Engineering Technology
› Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Applicants with equivalent credentials are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be subject to other admission requirements such as meeting the minimum admission average, etc. More details on admission requirements and application procedures can be found on our website.
Career Opportunities
› Process planning and process improvement roles in manufacturing, aerospace and energy industries
› Structure and design analysis
› System control and process automation
› Technical sales and support positions
› Private sector consulting
› Finite element analysis specialist

The program combines both technological and management studies so graduates are able to function in various technological situations from the shop floor to liaising with senior levels of management. These courses help students learn how to make technology and management decisions in a business context.
Industry has identified a growing need for employees who possess a wide range of competencies. Equipped with a blend of technical and managerial skills, students will be able to market themselves as well-rounded, industry-ready employees.
“The Bachelor of Technology program at McMaster University not only provided me with a mixture of practical and theoretical engineering principles, it also provided me with the foundation to pursue a Master of Engineering degree (M.Eng.), a Professional
Engineers of Ontario License (P.Eng.) and a Master of Business
Administration (MBA).”
Imtiaz Yusef, Dipl.T., B.Tech., M.Eng., P.Eng.
Engineering Manager, Hood Packaging Corporation
“Enrolment in B.Tech. provided underlying theory to existing practical experience. The courses were current, technically relevant, interesting, and directed squarely at expanding the student’s comprehension in principles and philosophies widespread in industry today. The degree opened doors for a leadership position in my company.”
Luke Susnik, Dipl.T., B.Tech., C.E.T.
Service Representative, Rondar Inc.
› Two four-month, or one eight-month co-op, work terms required
› May be waived, partially or fully, if you have significant work experience in a related field or if you have completed co-op terms through a Canadian college or university
Q - How do I apply?
A To apply, please do so via www.ouac.on.ca/105
Official post-secondary transcripts must be sent directly to McMaster University’s Admissions Office. A resume should be emailed to btech@mcmaster.ca and all co-op experience should be included. International Students should see our website for additional application procedures.
Q - Who are the program instructors?
A Instructors are from McMaster University,
Mohawk College, and industry.
Q - How many courses should I take?
A If you are working full-time while studying in the B.Tech.
Program, we suggest that you do not register in more than 2-3 courses per semester. However, if you are studying full-time, you may take up to 6 courses per semester.
Q - Is there a prescribed number of years to complete the courses?
A The Bachelor of Technology degree program must be completed within seven years from the date of your admission.
Q - Are all courses offered at McMaster University?
A All lecture sections will be given at McMaster University.
However, some of the laboratory sections will be offered at
Mohawk College.
Q - Can I take equivalent courses during the day?
A The Bachelor of Technology degree program is unique, and at this time, classes are only offered in the evenings Monday to
Friday and during the day on Saturdays.
Q - What are some graduate pathways available to me upon completion of my degree?
A Many B.Tech. graduates find they want to pursue further engineering or business-related studies. With a B.Tech. university degree, you will be provided with a number of professional and educational pathways for continued learning and success. For more information about graduate pathways, please see our website.
McMaster-Mohawk Joint Venture | Bachelor of Technology Partnership