School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

The School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation brings engineering design, multidisciplinary education, experiential learning and professional skills development to both our undergraduate and graduate students in all programs at the faculty.

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About the school

The School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation (SEDTI) is redefining the engineering learning experience at the Faculty of Engineering. With an approach adapted to the realities of the 21st century, our mission is to train the next generation of change makers.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values of the school.
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Both social and environmental Sustainability will be fully integrated into the student experience.
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The school adapts to and supports our students, allowing them to customize their education to fit their career goals.
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The school aims to equip all students with the leadership skills needed to push boundaries and to become change-makers.
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The active engagement of our domestic, international and multidisciplinary partners plays a crucial role in re-defining students’ education.

Undergraduate programs

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Multidisciplinary Design

Choose a flexible program that takes an experiential learning approach through internships, labs, and mentorship.

Graduate programs

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Digital Transformation and Innovation

Create, manage and research the profound change to our world that is happening as a result of technology.

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Engineering Design

Get advanced training and mentorship in engineering design to create new products and technologies and start your own company.

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Engineering Management

Gain the foundation and skills necessary to a career in management.

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Systems Science

Study complex systems in nature, society and science itself to develop interdisciplinary foundations that are applicable in a multiple areas.

Online programs

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Online Master of Engineering Management

Combine engineering and management skills to enhance your ability to mobilize people, financial resources and technology.

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Online Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Equip yourself with in-demand engineering management skills in less than a year’s time.

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Online Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation

Study essential and emerging digitalization technologies as well as their business, social and ethical implications.

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Master of Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence

Build the expertise to tackle AI challenges, drive innovation and make high-impact contributions across diverse industries and fields.

Experiential learning

Bridging the gap between theory and practice is essential in training the future generation of engineers. Building on existing programs under the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design, SEDTI provides experiential learning opportunities to every engineering program, so that thousands of students each year get to experience collaborative projects with industry and within multidisciplinary teams.

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Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED)

Strengthen your entrepreneurship and design skills through events and entrepreneurial competitions, design spaces and facilities, professional development training, project-based courses, and partnerships with industry.
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Research

School research areas

Redefining education for engineers and computer scientists to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Researchers

Canada Research Chairs

  • Jason Millar
    • Canada Research Chair in Ethical Engineering of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (Tier 2)

Recent news

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Get involved

From scholarships to design projects, there are many ways in which you can partner with the SEDTI. Help us nurture and inspire young people to be the national and global leaders that society’s challenges demand.
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Contact us

Hanan Anis

Director of the School and Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

Minto Sports Complex, room N205

Line Campeau

Senior Administrative Officer
200 Lees (LEE) Block E, room E209
613-562-5800 ext 7327