Mechanical Engineering (Grad. Cert.)
Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)
Offered by:Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Program overview
The Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is a one-year program for engineering graduates who wish to obtain further expertise in the fields of Aerospace, Composite Materials, Control and Automation, Manufacturing Systems and Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Our internationally renowned faculty members will mentor you through world-class research programs at the forefront of their field. You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and established research centres, working alongside Canadian and international students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Program details
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with above-average standing.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
In addition to the general admission requirements, the Gina Cody School (GCS) may require applicants to write the Engineering Writing Test (EWT) as a condition of admission to all graduate programs in Engineering and Computer Science. Depending on the result, students may be required to complete remedial English language courses in addition to their program requirements.
Engineering Writing Test (EWT). The Engineering Writing Test examines students’ ability to provide reasoned assessment of a short technical composition in English or French, and their ability to provide a qualitative account of quantitative or graphically presented data. The test is offered a number of times throughout the year. Based on their performance in the test, students may be asked to take remedial courses.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
12 credits – Core Courses
Chosen from one of the fields of concentration listed below:
Aerospace
MECH 6091 - Flight Control Systems (4 credits)
MECH 6121 - Aerodynamics (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6161 - Gas Turbine Design (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6171 - Turbomachinery and Propulsion (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6231 - Helicopter Flight Dynamics (4 credits)
MECH 6241 - Operational Performance of Aircraft (4 credits)
ENGR 6201 - Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
ENGR 6421 - Standards, Regulations and Certification (4 credits)
ENGR 6441 - Materials Engineering for Aerospace (4 credits)
ENGR 6461 - Avionic Navigation Systems (4 credits)
Composite Materials
MECH 6441 - Stress Analysis in Mechanical Design (4 credits)
MECH 6501 - Advanced Materials (4 credits)
MECH 6521 - Manufacturing of Composites (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6581 - Mechanical Behaviour of Polymer Composite Materials (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6601 - Testing and Evaluation of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures (4 credits)
Controls and Automation
MECH 6021 - Design of Industrial Control Systems (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6061 - Analysis and Design of Hydraulic Control Systems (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6081 - Fuel Control Systems for Combustion Engines (4 credits)
MECH 6091 - Flight Control Systems (4 credits)
MECH 6621 - Microprocessors and Applications (*) (4 credits)
ENGR 6411 - Robotic Manipulators I: Mechanics (*) (4 credits)
ENGR 6461 - Avionic Navigation Systems (4 credits)
Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics
ENGR 6201 - Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
ENGR 6251 - The Finite Difference Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics (4 credits)
ENGR 6261 - The Finite Element Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics (4 credits)
MECH 6101 - Kinetic Theory of Gases (4 credits)
MECH 6111 - Gas Dynamics (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6121 - Aerodynamics (*) (4 credits)
Manufacturing Systems
INDU 6341 - Advanced Concepts in Quality Improvement (*) (4 credits)
INDU 6351 - System Reliability (4 credits)
MECH 6421 - Metal Machining and Surface Technology (4 credits)
MECH 6431 - Introduction to Tribology (Wear, Friction and Lubrication) (4 credits)
MECH 6511 - Mechanical Forming of Metals (*) (4 credits)
ENCS 6191 - Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic (4 credits)
4 credits – Elective Courses
Chosen from the courses listed or from core courses of any other areas of concentration:
ENCS 6141 - Probabilistic Methods in Design (4 credits)
INDU 6111 - Theory of Operations Research (4 credits)
INDU 6411 - Human Factors Engineering (*) (4 credits)
ENCS 6161 - Probability and Stochastic Processes (4 credits)
ENCS 6181 - Optimization Techniques I (*) (4 credits)
ENGR 6131 - Linear Systems (*) (4 credits)
ENGR 6301 - Advanced Dynamics (4 credits)
ENGR 6311 - Vibrations in Machines and Structures (*) (4 credits)
ENGR 6371 - Micromechatronic Systems and Applications (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6051 - Process Dynamics and Control (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6181 - Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6301 - Vibration Problems in Rotating Machinery (4 credits)
MECH 6311 - Noise and Vibration Control (4 credits)
MECH 6441 - Stress Analysis in Mechanical Design (4 credits)
MECH 6451 - Computer-Aided Mechanical Design (4 credits)
MECH 6471 - Aircraft Structures (4 credits)
MECH 6481 - Aeroelasticity (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6531 - Casting (4 credits)
MECH 6541 - Joining Processes and Nondestructive Testing (4 credits)
MECH 6551 - Fracture (4 credits)
MECH 6561 - High Strength Materials (4 credits)
MECH 6611 - Numerically Controlled Machines (4 credits)
MECH 6631 - Industrial Automation (4 credits)
MECH 6641 - Engineering Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue (4 credits)
MECH 6651 - Structural Composites (4 credits)
MECH 6671 - Finite Element Method in Machine Design (4 credits)
MECH 6751 - Vehicle Dynamics (*) (4 credits)
MECH 6771 - Driverless Ground Vehicles (*) (4 credits)
(*) This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $103.50 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. Log on to MyConcordia.ca portal to upload documents
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| Canadian / International / Permanent Resident |
Certificate | Feb. 1 | July 1* | Feb. 1 |
| *Winter Application deadline has been extended to August 1. | ||||
Priority will be given to those who apply within the official deadlines listed above. Some programs may continue to accept applications after these deadlines. For more information, please contact the department.
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