Online Engineering Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

This para-professional degree comprises two majors: Civil and Environmental. Subjects covered include soil mechanics, structural analysis and design, civil engineering materials, surveying, water engineering or environmental chemistry, ecology, chemical process technology, systems analysis and design. The program can include specialised electives from the University of Southern Queensland which is completed from UNE on a cross-institutional basis.

On completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to apply for Engineering Technologist membership of Engineers Australia. As well, they can articulate to a four-year engineering degree at the University of Southern Queensland (or other postgraduate awards).

Students can undertake their second and subsequent years of study either on a full-time internal or on a part-time external basis with an employer by way of an industry traineeship. The major completed will appear on the academic record and testamur.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and a science subject.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. It is strongly recommended that these units be completed in preparation for university study in mathematics, chemistry and physics, if these units have not been studied at the appropriate HSC level.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

The program is designed to enable students to complete the second and third years on a part-time off-campus basis. Those students completing in this way will have the opportunity to apply their university studies in a work environment whilst using the skills of the work environment to enhance their university studies.

12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods.

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Offered by The William States Lee College of Engineering and the Department of Engineering Technology, this program consists of a sequence of upper-division (junior/senior-level) courses that lead, upon their successful completion, to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree. This program is accredited by ABET, Inc. (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET, a federation of 28 professional and technical societies representing these fields, ensures the quality of the postsecondary education students receive. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 70 years. Program Delivery: All courses, except for the four labs, are delivered 100% online, through asynchronous instruction. Students typically complete labs during each of the four summers that they are enrolled in the program. Each lab is taught on campus with class typically held all day on five designated Saturdays.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed associate in Applied Science degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

Other Fees

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Offered by The William States Lee College of Engineering and the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management, this program consists of a sequence of upper-division (junior/senior-level) courses that lead, upon their successful completion, to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree. All courses in the program are delivered 100% online, through a combination of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous instruction. The program emphasizes both technical and non-technical aspects in the fields of fire and safety and is directed toward those seeking positions within the fire service as well as those preparing for work in fire protection-related occupations. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for increasingly responsible roles in leadership and management. In addition, it provides comprehensive classes dealing with fire behavior, active and passive protection systems, and the foundational principles of research investigation. Program Delivery: 100% Online

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a associate degree in applied science from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

Other Fees

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This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the understanding of biological, chemical, geological and engineering principles applied to the environment. Aspects unique to assessment of the quality of air, water and soil; the management of pollutants and waste products and sustainable development are emphasized. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies) Degree is normally a three year (six academic term) program. Graduates from this program have successful careers in engineering consulting, with all levels of government and industry and in various public corporations.

Entry Requirements

General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.
If space permits, CBU will accept all candidates who can verify that they have met the minimum entry requirements established by CBU for the programs in which they wish to enroll.
Note: CBU does not guarantee that applications completed after August 1, will be processed for September registration.
High School Graduates: Five Grade 12 advanced or academic courses including English, Mathematics and two sciences (Physics and Chemistry are recommended, with an overall average of at least 60%). Environmental Science 12 may be used as the second science with biology, chemistry or physics.
Diploma/Degree Graduates: Appropriately accredited community college diploma at the technologist level or university science degree, where the programs are a reasonable match. CBU has agreements with many colleges which specify the matching programs and, in some cases, matching courses that allow transfer credits.
Partially Completed Diploma/Degree: Admissions and course selection will be done on an individual basis in consultation with an academic advisor from the Engineering Department.

Other Fees

Application Fee (undergraduate program) non refundable. $35.00

Application Fee International Students (undergraduate) (non refundable upon completion of registration $65.00 is applied to student account. $100.00

NSF or other returned cheque handling charge $20.00

Prior Learning Assessment Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Prior Learning Assessment Fee (non refundable) 50% of tuition for course credits granted to a maximum of $2,060.00

Replacement Parchment Fee $20.00

Transfer Credit Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Audit Fees (non refundable) one half of the tuition

Notes

Admission Paths
Students may enter Cape Breton University by any of three paths, subject to restrictions of space and program capacity.
1. High school graduates who satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen program.
2. Students who transfer from another post-secondary institution and who are in good standing at that institution and who satisfy the admission requirements for their chosen program. Transfer students may be able to obtain credit in their CBU programs for courses taken elsewhere.
3. Students may also be admitted as non-traditional learners.
Students who enter CBU through any of the above paths and who have not made a final decision in a program may register as students in No Specific Program.
Applicants will be required to submit official documents (e.g. transcripts from other institutions) when they apply for admission. Normally these documents are sent directly from the other institutions to CBU.
Students will also require the approval of the relevant School Dean to register at another university or college while attending CBU.
International Admission Requirements
• Applications for admissions from international students will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• We require graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, with an average of ‘C’ in five senior academic-level/university preparatory courses.
• Please see the International Admissions section of ourAcademic Calendar or contact our International Admissions/Transfer Credit Advisor, if you have questions about country-specific requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide documentation to show that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met. Our full English language proficiency policy is detailed in our Academic Calendar.

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This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the manufacturing industry. Aspects unique to mechanical engineering, design, materials properties, machines/robotics, along with quality, cost and human factors in manufacturing operations are emphasized. The program is available in a three year format. The extraordinary quality of this program was nationally recognized for innovation by the 2003 Yves Landry Award, as Canada’s Top Manufacturing Program. Graduation with the degree (or diploma) normally requires that the student take a minimum of 50% of the program's courses from CBU. CBU distance courses can be included to meet the residency requirements. Some joint programs, such as the articulation agreements cited in the Transfer Credit section, may allow special circumstances which differ from this minimum.

Entry Requirements

General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.
If space permits, CBU will accept all candidates who can verify that they have met the minimum entry requirements established by CBU for the programs in which they wish to enroll.
Note: CBU does not guarantee that applications completed after August 1, will be processed for September registration.
High School Graduates: Five Grade 12 advanced or academic courses including English, Mathematics and two sciences (Physics and Chemistry are recommended, with an overall average of at least 60%). Environmental Science 12 may be used as the second science with biology, chemistry or physics.
Diploma/Degree Graduates: Appropriately accredited community college diploma at the technologist level or university science degree, where the programs are a reasonable match. CBU has agreements with many colleges which specify the matching programs and, in some cases, matching courses that allow transfer credits.
Partially Completed Diploma/Degree: Admissions and course selection will be done on an individual basis in consultation with an academic advisor from the Engineering Department.

Other Fees

Application Fee (undergraduate program) non refundable. $35.00

Application Fee International Students (undergraduate) (non refundable upon completion of registration $65.00 is applied to student account. $100.00

NSF or other returned cheque handling charge $20.00

Prior Learning Assessment Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Prior Learning Assessment Fee (non refundable) 50% of tuition for course credits granted to a maximum of $2,060.00

Replacement Parchment Fee $20.00

Transfer Credit Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00

Audit Fees (non refundable) one half of the tuition

Notes

Admission Paths
Students may enter Cape Breton University by any of three paths, subject to restrictions of space and program capacity.
1. High school graduates who satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen program.
2. Students who transfer from another post-secondary institution and who are in good standing at that institution and who satisfy the admission requirements for their chosen program. Transfer students may be able to obtain credit in their CBU programs for courses taken elsewhere.
3. Students may also be admitted as non-traditional learners.
Students who enter CBU through any of the above paths and who have not made a final decision in a program may register as students in No Specific Program.
Applicants will be required to submit official documents (e.g. transcripts from other institutions) when they apply for admission. Normally these documents are sent directly from the other institutions to CBU.
Students will also require the approval of the relevant School Dean to register at another university or college while attending CBU.
International Admission Requirements
• Applications for admissions from international students will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• We require graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, with an average of ‘C’ in five senior academic-level/university preparatory courses.
• Please see the International Admissions section of ourAcademic Calendar or contact our International Admissions/Transfer Credit Advisor, if you have questions about country-specific requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide documentation to show that CBU’s English language proficiency requirements have been met. Our full English language proficiency policy is detailed in our Academic Calendar.

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