Mechanical Engineering
(Grad. Cert.)
Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)
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
Proficiency in English
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 English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
The Graduate Certificate program can be completed in one year. Students with high standing in their Bachelor’s program and whose academic records satisfy the requirements for Good Standing in the Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering (see the General Requirements for all Programs section) may apply for transfer to the Master’s program.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions and prerequisites.
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate (18 credits)
| 12 | credits chosen from one of the following concentrations: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Aerospace Courses Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Composite Materials Courses Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Controls and Automation Courses Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics Courses Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Manufacturing Systems Courses |
| 4 | credits chosen from the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Elective Courses |
| 2 | credits chosen from: 1-credit courses listed in Topic Area E09 - Professional Leadership Skills or a GSPD 600-level course. |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Aerospace Courses (12 credits)
| • MECH 6091 Flight Control Systems (4.00) • MECH 6121 Aerodynamics (4.00) • MECH 6161 Gas Turbine Design (4.00) • MECH 6171 Turbomachinery and Propulsion (4.00) • MECH 6231 Helicopter Flight Dynamics (4.00) • MECH 6241 Operational Performance of Aircraft (4.00) • ENGR 6201 Fluid Mechanics (4.00) • ENGR 6421 Standards, Regulations and Certification (4.00) • ENGR 6441 Materials Engineering for Aerospace (4.00) • ENGR 6461 Avionic Navigation Systems (4.00) | |
The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent. |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Composite Materials Courses (12 credits)
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| The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent: MECH 6521 , MECH 6581 |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Controls and Automation Courses (12 credits)
The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent: MECH 6021, MECH 6061, MECH 6621, ENGR 6411. |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics Courses (12 credits)
The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent: MECH 6111, MECH 6121. |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Manufacturing Systems Courses (12 credits)
The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent: MECH 6341, MECH 6511.
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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Certificate Elective Courses (4 credits)
| 4 | credits chosen from the courses listed or from core courses of any other areas of concentration: The following courses cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent: INDU 6411, ENCS 6181, ENGR 6131, ENGR 6311, ENGR 6371, MECH 6051, MECH 6181, MECH 6481, MECH 6751, MECH 6771. |
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. You can upload your documents online. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
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 | Jan. 30 |