UOIT’s Automotive Engineering program is unique in Canada. The automotive engineering curriculum provides an understanding of the principles and application of automotive engineering, while strengthening each student’s ability to think independently and take a systematic approach to problem solving. Courses such as automotive systems design, vehicle dynamics and control, and automotive materials selection, prepare graduates for employment directly within the automotive industry or within the many related automotive fields. The Engineering and Management combination programs meet the rapidly increasing need for engineers with the leadership skills to succeed in business and management. Students study the complete engineering program and gain critical management skills in key areas of business including accounting, finance, operations, human resources and marketing. Students in these programs take two semesters of business and management courses for 30 credit hours after successfully completing third year. The regular fourth year of the engineering program is then taken in Year 5 of the program. The two semesters of business and management courses may be taken during other years of the program with permission.

Graduates are prepared to work in automotive companies, as well as in many other industries that service the automotive sector and require specialized mechanical, electrical, automotive, software and manufacturing engineering skills. Automotive engineers may find employment at major automobile, truck, bus and motorcycle companies, as well as within racing teams, parts manufacturers and research and development organizations. Maintenance and repair are additional areas of employment for graduates. In addition, the program’s mechanical engineering foundation provides graduates access to companies seeking mechanical engineers. Graduates may also choose to pursue further studies for higher degrees or start their own business.