W Booth School Of Engineering Practice And Technology, McMaster University

Where learning, practice and technology meet! Welcome to an award-winning school operated by the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University and committed to hands-on education in partnership with industry, government and the not-for-profit sector. The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology within McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering is dedicated to student-centred experiential learning through flexible, adaptable and innovative programs and teaching using state of the art resources and facilities. Our learning environment emphasizes hands-on education and transferable skills to produce engaged graduates ready to serve a diverse community and societal needs. Our Vision: To be internationally recognized for excellence in practice-based education that produces holistic change leaders and innovators who create sustainable prosperity and positively impact the environment, society and the economy. We are home to seven undergraduate and five graduate programs. Our unique specializations focus on the cross-section of technology and society. In small classes, students work closely as groups to find creative solutions for a changing world. Our partnership with Mohawk College - a hallmark of the W Booth School since its inception - enables us to provide specialized offerings, including a Bachelor of Technology degree tailored to the needs of industry. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, students are immersed in education that is practice-based and innovative. Students connect with the community, spend time in labs, and work collaboratively with industry as part of their education. The late Walter G. Booth, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and 1962 Faculty of Engineering Graduate, gave generously to McMaster, the only university willing to take a chance on his non-conventional route through the post-secondary education system.