The Graduate Diploma in University Teaching is an in-depth program that integrates theory with practice to foster excellent teaching. Students explore the scholarly literature on effective teaching, draw on theoretical principles and apply them in practice, and develop as effective and reflective practitioners. By completing the program, participants learn how to design effective courses, engage students in the classroom in a variety of ways, draw on the scholarly literature to continually improve practice, develop and articulate a teaching identity, and evaluate their practice for continuous improvement.

The new Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) program aims to leverage machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision techniques to enhance mechatronics system performance. The MSE curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) has been designed to offer students an education that is immediately valuable to them on graduation and which, at the same time, provides a foundation to accommodate their further education in industry or research. The curriculum supports three optional Co-op placements. The program offers two areas of specialization: 1) Autonomous Vehicles and 2) Intelligent Manufacturing, which are in high demand in the labour market, particularly in the Windsor-Essex region. The MSE curriculum has been developed according to the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) recommendations and the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) syllabus. The curriculum consists of courses in three categories: 1. Basic Studies (foundational math and science topics common to all the BASc Engineering Programs), 2. Complementary Studies (safety, engineering economy, sustainability and engineering management, law and ethics (incorporated in Capstone Design), humanities, and social science; and 3. Discipline-Specific Studies (core areas and advanced areas of knowledge). Graduates of the MSE program will possess a deep understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications, enabling them to contribute to advancing technology and tackling current and future engineering challenges.

The Bachelor of Information Technology prepares students for careers in computer and information technology. Students who complete this program will have an understanding of basic hardware concepts and in-depth knowledge of software development, programming, data management systems, web and mobile applications, customer services systems, and networks. Students who elect to pursue an internship are able to connect theoretical knowledge with its practical application and develop critical networking skills. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to seek professional certification in Information Technology Certificate Professional (ITCP), Associate Information Technology Professional (AITP), and/or Information Systems Professional (ISP).

Translational Health Sciences is a new and rapidly growing research field that seeks to connect or “translate” advances in laboratory medical research with clinical practice for the benefits of patients. The MSc in Translational Health incorporates clinical science, public health, and basic biomedical research to accelerate the application of biological breakthroughs to human health. The program is designed to provide students with the education and skills to enter a wide variety of career paths in translational health sciences. Students will gain the experience they need to find careers implementing clinical trials in industry, clinical, and academic settings, as well as work for government agencies and community organizations that engage in disease prevention and health promotion. Students will learn and gain experience through hands-on clinical studies in preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities worldwide.

Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that involves the design, preparation and implementation of new materials, with an emphasis on the solid state.  This field incorporates many aspects of “pure” STEM fields, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, etc. to address crucial scientific problems faced by society that arise from limitations of the materials that are currently available and to discover new materials that can drive the creation of new industries.  While Materials Chemistry focuses on the relationship between the atomic or molecular structure of a material with its physical properties, Materials Engineering focuses on this structure-property relationship, but with a much greater emphasis on materials properties, such as strength, durability, electrical, thermal, and optical characteristics, etc. In short, Materials Engineers identify and articulate the materials needed to solve problems, and Materials Chemists use this insight to design and develop new materials that can then be implemented to solve problems.  The Master of Materials Chemistry and Engineering (MMCE) will provide students with a solid theoretical and applied foundation in both Materials Chemistry and Materials Engineering, enabling them to gain successful careers in materials science and engineering. Along with the interdisciplinary technical expertise, students will learn and gain experience in business plan development and implementation related to Materials Science and Engineering industries, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities worldwide, from sales and marketing to research and development, to manufacturing and quality control.

The International Master’s (MASc) program in Civil Engineering is a dual credential program that includes the exchange of students who will achieve two degrees from two prestigious universities with established research programs. The International Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering will provide students with suitable training and education to enter the professional world with international experience in civil engineering. The two degrees are respectively the “Laurea Magistrale in Civil Engineering” issued by University of Udine and the International Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering issued by the University of Windsor.

The Master of Engineering Management provides a business and management foundation within a technical context to allow students to understand all aspects of engineering management. The program aims to help engineering students utilize appropriate business practices and become managers and administrators within their field of practice by providing skills and knowledge to manage projects, resources, people and processes within technical environments. It also encourages independent learning by allowing students to apply business practices in solving practical problems.

Graduates from this program will ultimately be able to take on senior roles in project, operations, manufacturing and facility management. As well, given the diversity of the curriculum, students may be able to occupy marketing and product management roles and fulfil duties that combine sales, finance and economics within technology enterprises. For those who are interested in pursuing entrepreneurial career, the program offers a basic foundation to conduct essential feasibility studies, business planning and financial modeling tasks.

The PhD program, focusing on health outcomes and health services research, will involve four years of full-time study. It will combine coursework, comprehensive exams and a dissertation. This program will prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in academic and practice settings. Research and scholarly activities will prepare graduates to contribute to nursing practice, the design and delivery of health care, and policy development.

The program provides expertise in the history, methods, and applications of argumentation scholarship as this interdisciplinary field has developed in the last six decades. We define argumentation as collaborative or competitive reasoning through verbal or visual means by which people strive to persuade others on any topic where information, knowledge, or claims conflict or are inconsistent. Different ways for analyzing and evaluating people’s arguments address the methods and principles that may be involved, and provide the core subject matter for Argumentation Studies. This will include some attention to policy agendas, interpersonal reasoning, and individual cognition.

The Master of Applied Economics and Policy (MAEP) produces professionals with a solid foundation and knowledge of the policy-oriented practical aspects of economics. Graduates from the program will possess the knowledge and the skills in economic policy-making and, participate effectively in helping decision-makers choose sound economic policies that strike a good balance between cyclical economic recovery and long-term economic growth.

The MAEP 4-term course-based curriculum provides up-to-date techniques and practical examples of how to utilize data to contribute to the effective implementation of policy. The course of study provides a multi-disciplinary approach to policy analysis with focused study on how to utilize economic tools (including economic modeling, econometrics, cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting) in the analysis of policy issues. Students will not only acquire solid training in economics but will also gain experience in applying economic theories to policy making, thereby preparing them for positions in industry, government, international organizations, think tanks, banks, consulting firms, and other private companies in Canada and around the world.

Windsor Law’s Master’s program (LL.M) stresses rigorous scholarship, centred on our institutional themes of Access to Justice and Transnational Law. A key feature of the Windsor LL.M is that our students, while enrolled, will make concrete contributions to legal scholarship.

Windsor Law’s LL.M program offers two streams: a one-year regular LL.M and a two-year LL.M with teaching option. Regardless of whether a student is enrolled in the regular LL.M program or the LL.M program with teaching option, the central requirement is the completion of original publishable research submitted as one single document or as a set of related publishable papers addressing a single research question. Students in our unique and innovative LL.M with teaching option stream will complete the University of Windsor’s internationally recognized University Teaching Certificate program as part of their course of study, and will have the opportunity to engage in law teaching, as Teaching Fellows. Teaching Fellows will be carefully selected based on their qualifications and potential to succeed in teaching activities at the Law Faculty.

In addition to students contemplating an academic career, the LL.M. is suitable for legal practitioners interested in developing expertise in a specialized area of law.

The Master of Applied Computing is a professional program that will provide students with a solid foundation and knowledge of industry-oriented practical aspects of Computer Science, which will enable them to take up positions in the growing software industry in Canada and around the world. As part of the program, studentscomplete an approved software development project with an industry partner or a faculty supervisor.

Second and additional language education is an important area of scholarship and practice—locally, nationally, and internationally. As such, this concentration in Language Acquisition, Culture and Society, with a focus on Second or Additional Language Acquisition and Instruction, advances the development of critical scholarly knowledge and pedagogical skills that will enhance teaching practices in second or additional language acquisition and promote a deeper understanding of language learners in linguistically and culturally diverse Canada as well as in the globalized and interdependent world.

The new concentration aims to prepare teachers to teach in linguistically and culturally diverse schools that recognize the need for a more robust sense of cultural and linguistic responsiveness. It also aims to encourage international and interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching and research.

The International Master’s degree program in Automotive Engineering provides students with suitable training and education to give them the opportunity to enter into the professional world with a full and international background in automotive engineering. This dual credential program includes the exchange of students who will achieve two degrees from two prestigious universities, each of which has established partnerships with leading automakers in North America and Europe. The two degrees which will be issued by the concerned universities are respectively the “Laurea Magistrale in Automotive Engineering” issued by Politecnico di Torino and the International Masters of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering issued by the University of Windsor.

The MMB program will provide students with a solid foundation and understanding of key biochemical and biotechnological concepts. Topics that will be covered include protein and nucleic acid chemistry, molecular and cell biology, molecular basis of diseases, biological mass spectrometry, lipid biochemistry, drug design and diagnostics. This will be reinforced and enhanced through complementary practical hands-on experimentation using industrially applicable biotechnology laboratory techniques in combination with state-of-the-art equipment as used in medical-related biotechnology industries.

Students will also receive business training and development experience thus gaining a deeper understanding of the overall discovery, development and commercialization process. Consequently, this program will address the need for highly trained personnel with a broad range of knowledge and skills of particular importance and relevance to biotechnology industries that will enable them to pursue successful careers in this field.

The MAcSc program in Master of Actuarial Science will give international students an opportunity to focus on actuarial studies for careers in insurance, pensions and healthcare. As extra benefits, there will be improvements in their English language skills and familiarity with Canada and Canadian culture and values. It is anticipated that international students will return to their home countries upon graduation and apply the information they have learned.

This program provides courses aimed directly at covering the material required by the Society of Actuaries and their professional exams. This material includes courses in probability, theory of interest, financial derivatives, finance, economics, regression and time series, risk and loss functions.

The program in Kinesiology has a community-based focus aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of both individuals and the collective at the local, national, and international levels. Graduates will be prepared to provide the resources necessary to sustain the community and will be able to supply current, novel ideas, and knowledge. Students will be required to complete four courses, one of which is a community-based internship. The internship will encourage the integration of the students into ongoing community initiatives, enhance responsibility for meeting the needs of others while improving overall well-being of Canadians, and encourage students to utilize previously acquired skills, while gaining new skills, appropriate to their internship setting.

The Graduate Diploma in Oncology/Palliative Nursing is designed for advanced practice nurses who desire a series of nursing courses to facilitate the clinical and psychosocial care of oncology/palliative clients. Furthermore, this program augments leadership and management skills while increasing the knowledge base needed to participate in interdisciplinary research. This unique program offers distance education along with simulation and clinical skill development.