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:
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Subject matter that deals with the humanities and social sciences
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Oral and written communications
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Professionalism, ethics, equity and law
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The impact of engineering on society
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Health and safety
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Sustainable development and environmental stewardship
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Engineering economics and project management
For more information on accreditation of engineering education in Canada, visit the Engineers Canada website.
Complementary Studies (COST) roadmap
Here's how to fill your 6 half-course requirements.