Complementary Studies (COST)
A requirement of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of Engineers Canada requires that an accredited undergraduate engineering degree program must include a minimum of one half-year of Complementary Studies (COST) which appropriately complement the technical content of the engineering curriculum. To fulfill this requirement, CEAB Criteria for Accreditation require studies in the following:
- Subject matter that deals with the humanities and social sciences
- Oral and written communications
- Professionalism, ethics, equity and law
- The impact of engineering on society
- Health and safety
- Sustainable development and environmental stewardship
- Engineering economics and project management
Six half-course requirements are needed for complementary studies. To view the requirements for each program, refer to the UCalgary academic calendar program details section.
For more information on accreditation of engineering education in Canada, visit the Engineers Canada website.