Electronic Systems Engineering

Program Overview

The Electronic Systems Engineering graduate program at the University of Regina equips students with academic and research experience in designing, developing, and implementing electronic systems. The program emphasizes a systems approach and offers flexible options to meet students' needs. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, development, and engineering in the electronics industry, with a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Electronic Systems Engineering graduate programs at the University of Regina provide students with the academic and applied research experience needed to compete for top engineering jobs, grow their careers, and create next-generation innovations in electronics for industrial and consumer uses.

• Objectives:
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and implement electronic systems.
• To prepare students for careers in research, development, and engineering in the electronics industry.
• To foster innovation and creativity in the field of electronic systems engineering.
• Program Description:
• The program emphasizes a systems approach to electronic engineering, focusing on the big challenges addressing safety, environmental, social, economic, and administrative implications.
• The program offers a variety of options to meet the needs of different students, including thesis-based, project-based, and co-op options.
• The program is taught by experienced faculty members with deep experience in industry and key strengths in areas of applied research such as advanced communication systems, cyber-physical systems, signal processing, and smart energy systems.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, labs, seminars, and project work.
• Students have access to industry-standard labs with cutting-edge technology, including:
• Wireless sensor networks lab
• Micro-electronics/embedded lab with industry-standard microcontrollers and test equipment
• Power systems and power protection and control lab designed in partnership with SaskPower Corporation
• Fully equipped electronics lab
• Radio frequency lab
• Robotics / unmanned aerial vehicles lab
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by experienced faculty members with deep experience in industry and key strengths in areas of applied research such as advanced communication systems, cyber-physical systems, signal processing, and smart energy systems.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program emphasizes a systems approach to electronic engineering, focusing on the big challenges addressing safety, environmental, social, economic, and administrative implications.
• The program offers a variety of options to meet the needs of different students, including thesis-based, project-based, and co-op options.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Electronic systems engineer
• Test engineer
• Engineering manager
• Opportunities:
• Graduates are employed by companies such as Brandt, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Government of Canada, MacPherson Engineering, Ministry of Energy and Resources, Government of Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, SeedMaster, Stantec, The Mosaic Company, and more.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are prepared for careers in research, development, and engineering in the electronics industry.

Other:

• Research Strengths:
• The program features faculty members with deep experience in industry as well as key strengths in these areas of applied research:
• Advanced communication systems
• Cyber-physical systems
• Signal processing
• Smart energy systems
• Core Values:
• The program embraces the University of Regina's core values of inclusion, diversity, and equity for all.
• Student Testimonials:
• The program is highly regarded by students, as evidenced by the testimonial from Umar Ahsan, a MASc graduate who states that the program motivated him to keep moving towards his dream and that the faculty members guided him to acquire the knowledge required for future success.
• Electronic Systems Engineering Concepts and Goals:
• The program pursues an objective of providing top-notch engineering academic and research experience.
• The program supports the advancement of students' careers and the innovation required to meet ever-changing demands in the profession.
• Research-Based Problem Solving:
• The program encourages students to leverage their ideas and innovation through research-based applied engineering to solve old and new problems in areas including advanced communication systems, cyber-physical systems, signal processing, and smart energy systems.
• Project Leadership and Modernization:
• The program emphasizes a systems approach to modernize existing electronic systems or revolutionize new ones.
• Students are encouraged to consider a broad view of social, safety, economic, environmental, and administrative considerations to best serve the needs of employers and end users.
• Professionalism:
• The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication among engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.