Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Technology - Emergency Management
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics and Controls Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Petroleum
Bachelor of Engineering Transfer Program (Engineering Diploma)

For detailed information, see the Academic Calendar (pdf)

Bachelor of Technology (Emergency Management)

The BTech (Emergency Management) degree is designed to teach the student scientific methods to be applied to the problems of forecasting and dealing with natural and man-made emergencies. Students will develop critical thought through discussion and a discursive system of presentation. The human element is stressed, as well as the physical and management services. There is emphasis on the understanding of emergency preparedness as a form of environmental protection and control.

Students completing the program will be equipped to perform the duties of an Emergency Manager/Disaster Planner in a number of contexts. They will qualify for national designation, which is awarded by the International Association of Emergency Managers, and the Disaster Recovery Institute.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronics & Controls)

This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to electronics, instrumentation, and computer control industry. Aspects unique to electrical engineering, analog/digital design, industrial instrumentation/control, microelectronics, and wireless systems are emphasized.

Students wishing to start their careers early may choose to graduate with the Electrical Engineering Technology (Instrumentation and Controls) Diploma after successfully completing terms One to Four.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies)

This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the understanding of biological, chemical, geological, and engineering principles applied to the environment. Aspects unique to assessment of the quality of air, water and soil; the management of pollutants and waste products; and sustainable development are emphasized. The program is available in a 3-year format.

Graduates from this program have successful careers in engineering consulting, with all levels of government, industry, and in many varied public corporations.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)

This degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the manufacturing industry. Aspects unique to mechanical engineering, design, materials properties, machines/robotics, along with quality, cost, and human factors in manufacturing operations are emphasized. The program is available in a 3-year format or a 1-year post-diploma format.

The extraordinary quality of this program was nationally recognized for innovation by the 2003 Yves Landry Award as Canada’s Top Manufacturing Program.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Petroleum)

This CBU degree program combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the offshore petroleum industry. Aspects unique to exploration, drilling, and production operations in the marine environment are emphasized. The program is available in a 3-year format and a 1-year post-diploma format.

Bachelor of Engineering Transfer Program (Engineering Diploma)

The Engineering transfer program is offered at Cape Breton University on an associate basis with Dalhousie University. CBU is one of the few Associated Universities to offer the first 2 years in all 8 engineering disciplines; including biological, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical and mining.