# Minors and Certificates

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Choosing an engineering minor or certificate is a great way to graduate with an extra set of credentials, or just explore an area of interest while earning your BASc. You can also take a minor through the [Faculty of Arts & Science](https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/future "U of T Faculty of Arts and Science"), where you’ll find thousands of course options — such as philosophy, anthropology or Italian.

## Engineering Minors

While you’re earning your BASc, you can attain specialization in one of the following areas:

[**Advanced Manufacturing**](#)

The most intensive research and development sector in Canada is manufacturing. Courses in this minor cover an array of competencies, all of which can be broadly applied to areas like biomedical, automotive, aerospace and energy.

[**Artificial Intelligence Engineering**](#)

This new minor delves into topics such as fundamentals of AI, data mining, neural networks and deep learning allowing you to understand and utilize algorithms and data structures, critique the role of implications of AI in society and apply that in-depth knowledge to address engineering problems.

[**Bioengineering**](#)

The minor provides in-depth knowledge from molecular and cell scale engineering, manufacturing of biosystems and devices, to translation of technologies ranging from sustainable energy and renewable bioproducts to patient care.

[**Engineering Business**](#)

This minor represents a powerful collaboration between U of T Engineering and the University’s prestigious Rotman School of Management. The first of its kind in Canada, it provides an overview of the world of finance, economics, business management and marketing from an engineering perspective. This minor will give you a range of business-oriented opportunities when you graduate and can be a springboard to starting your own company.

[**Environmental Engineering**](#)

Through this program, you’ll delve into topics such as ecology and ecological impact, waste management, water and wastewater treatment, environmental microbiology, water resources engineering, hydrology, preventive engineering, life-cycle analysis, design for the environment, and the social and environmental impact of technology.

[**Global Leadership**](#)

This minor has a critical and multidisciplinary focus on leadership in a global context. This is combined with an emphasis on developing knowledge of global issues within an engineering framework and how engineers can influence and improve conditions around the world.

[**Music Performance**](#)

This unique program is designed for exceptional musicians who are interested in combining their artistic and technical pursuits. Through our partnership with the Faculty of Music, engineering students will have access to a performance-based program, including courses typically only offered to music students.

[**Nanoengineering**](#)

This minor allows students to explore topics in electronics, communications, sustainable and legacy energy, medical diagnostics and devices, micro-electrical-mechanical systems, and new materials for the automotive, aviation and manufacturing sectors. The minor provides students with an understanding of both the structure and the application of nanomaterials.

[**Robotics & Mechatronics**](#)

With this minor, you’ll explore technologies that turn robotic and mechatronic systems into viable consumer products. Coursework covers micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnology, advanced techniques for signal processing and systems control, and new system-level principles underlying embedded systems. This minor builds on the strengths of our Institute for Robotics & Mechatronics.

[**Sustainable Energy**](#)

The need for greener, more sustainable energy resources is critical — as is the need for more engineering expertise in sustainability. This extremely popular minor focuses on the sustainable use of energy, energy demand management and public policy related to sustainability.

Hear from engineering students about the benefits of minors

To obtain an engineering minor, you need to complete a [specific number of credits from a set of designated courses](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-minors/ "Engineering Minor - More Info"). For example, if you’re interested in the Engineering Business minor, you would take courses in engineering economics, accounting and finance, competitive strategy and people management, plus two additional courses. When you graduate, your minor will appear on your transcripts.

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## Engineering Certificates

If you want to explore more than one topic outside your main area of study in Engineering, consider pursuing our undergraduate engineering certificates:

- [**Artificial Intelligence Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-artificial-intelligence/)
- [**Communication**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-communication/)
- [Cybersecurity](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/engineering-minors-certificates/cybersecurity-certificate/)
- [**Electric Vehicle Design**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-electric-vehicle-design/)
- [**Engineering Business**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-engineering-business/)
- [**Engineering Leadership**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-engineering-leadership/)
- [**Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-entrepreneurship/)
- [**Forensic Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/certificate-forensic-engineering/)
- [**Global Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-global-engineering/)
- [**Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-justice-equity-diversity-inclusion/)
- [**Mineral Resources**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-mineral-resources/)
- [**Music Technology**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/music-technology-certificate/)
- [**Nuclear Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-nuclear-engineering/)
- [**Public Health & Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-public-health-and-engineering/)
- [**Public Policy and Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-public-policy-and-engineering/)
- [**Renewable Resources Engineering**](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/certificate-in-renewable-resources-engineering/)

To obtain a certificate, you need to complete a [specific number of credits from a set of designated courses](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates/undergraduate-engineering-certificates/ "Engineering Certificates - More Info").

## **Arts & Science Minors**

You can also [take a minor through the Faculty of Arts & Science](https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/academics-registration/minors-certificates "Arts & Science Minor"), and select from thousands of course options — like sociology, languages, cinema studies, philosophy, history or music. Completing an optional Arts & Science minor is a great way to expand your knowledge.