MTEI Admission Requirements

McMaster University seeks candidates for graduate study who show high scholarly promise. Admission to a graduate program is based on a judgment by the University that the applicant can successfully complete the graduate degree program. The University's minimum requirements are identified in the Graduate Studies Calendar and have been reproduced here for your convenience:

The TEI program is a fast-paced program aimed at highly motivated students. Application for admission to the program is made directly through the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice. All persons who wish to enter the program are required to have an undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and be eligible for admission to a McMaster University Faculty of Engineering graduate program (i.e. at least a B- average which is equivalent to a McMaster 7.0 GPA out of 12). Professional work experience is highly desirable.

Because of the importance of personal attributes such as innovativeness, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work in teams, applicants need to meet several additional requirements. First, they are asked to provide the names of two potential referees who are contacted by XCEEI with regard to these specific personal attributes. For reference, a copy of the MEEI applicant referee evaluation is included in Appendix E. In addition, applicants will also be interviewed as part of the admission process.

The program attaches great value to appropriate experience. Therefore, prospective applicants who did not attain the required standing in their undergraduate degree, but who have at least four (4) years of relevant work experience, can discuss their situation with the program director. If the experience is deemed sufficient, the coordinator may then recommend an interview. Evidence of ability to do graduate work will still be required. (As noted in Section 2.1.3 of the McMaster School of Graduate Studies Calendar.)

Full Time/Part Time Studies

The program will accept full- or part-time students. The full program is expected to take up to 18 months full-time study or 28 months part-time. A compressed program of 12 months duration may be possible.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION: Choose "MASTER OF ENGINEERING" when asked to select a degree from the drop down list. "Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation" will appear in the Specializations box below.