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MEST Systems and Technology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Want to help guide Industry 4.0 into the future? This Master’s program is the only one of its kind in Canada that delivers specialized training in digital manufacturing, automotive, automation, and smart, connected systems. Careers This program will position you for a career in developing and managing cyber-physical systems that leverage software, hardware and real-time data to make businesses more efficient and our everyday lives easier.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology  |  Duration: Full-time and part-time options  |  Study mode: co-op / part-time option  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Automation and Smart Systems enables graduates to design and implement automation systems, monitor real time operations, and apply data science methods to analyze and improve performance of systems across various industries, including manufacturing, smart buildings and cities, agriculture, prepared foods, pharmaceutical production, and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree (4 Year) in Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent. Anticipated Admission Range B average (73-76% or 8.0/12) in last two years of study (20 technical courses) Supplementary Application Required

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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