About Bachelor Of Engineering Technology In Manufacturing in Cape Breton University

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

• Degree Type: Undergraduate
• Length: 3 years, 4 years
• So You Can: design your own education and get into the workforce with in-demand skills.

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing is offered in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology program.
• School of Science and Technology
• Degree Options: Online only, Post-Diploma

Design Your Future

Skilled technologists are in demand. In fact, demand exceeds supply. Cape Breton University has a well-earned reputation for excellence in the development and delivery of technological education. Our expertise is reflected in the innovative Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degree, which is dedicated to providing a one-of-a-kind education to fill a in-demand career.

The BET degree program prepares students to meet the challenges and opportunities facing today’s technical graduates. Flexible and timely programs get you through school and into the working world with options of structuring your degree based on your career goals. Program options include two-year diploma programs within Instrumentation, Electronics and Controls, and Petroleum as well as four year advanced degrees. Talk to an Enrolment Services Professional to structure your degree to fit the future you have in mind.

Why a BET at CBU?

Invent, design and innovate.

• CBU’s BET program has paved the way in technical engineering education. It was the first of its kind and only two out of five schools in Canada currently offer a similar program.
• CBU is at the forefront of environmental studies. CBU is a carbon-neutral campus and  home to the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and Environment (VCSEE), steering research in the areas of Green Mining technologies, mine water remediation, nanoparticle research related to environmental monitoring and biofuel-related projects.
• According to Industry Canada, the average annual salary for starting Engineering Technologists is $47,872, depending on discipline and province of employment.
• BET degrees are designed to be flexible. Two, three and four year programs available with opportunities to take some areas of study via distance courses. Structure your degree for the career you want.
• Many graduates quickly find jobs in the oil and gas industry. Engineering technologists can work in many different industries in Cape Breton or across Canada. CBU BET graduates have found employment in industries and organizations including:
  • Petroleum industry (Suncor, Exxon Mobile, Imperial Oil, Schlumberger Canada)
  • Power utilities (Nova Scotia Power, Hydro Quebec)
  • Nuclear industry (Bruce Power in Ontario, Atomic Energy of Canada)
  • Manufacturing (General Motors, Pratt & Whitney)
  • Telecommunications (Bell Canada, Eastlink)
  • Steel plants (Essar Steel Algoma)
  • Smelters (Vale Canada)
  • Municipalities, Provincial Governments and Hospitals
  • Educational institutions (Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia Community College, New Brunswick Community College)
  • Pulp and paper (Port Hawkesbury Paper)
  • Independent Businesses and small service companies
  • Consulting or engineering management firms

What is the Study of Manufacturing?

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree in Manufacturing builds the skills and knowledge required by the manufacturing sector in order to pursue a rewarding future in manufacturing and industrial management.

The Manufacturing program at CBU combines theoretical principles with the hands-on experience and technical courses related to the manufacturing industry. Students are educated on the essential elements and current practices relating to manufacturing standards, including mechanical engineering, statistical process control, quality control, manufacturing cost control and Lean Manufacturing techniques. The program also looks at design, materials properties, machines and robotics, plus human factors in manufacturing operations. The BET in Manufacturing covers all areas of knowledge in demand by employers in the manufacturing sector.

Options for Study at CBU

This program is available entirely via distance education for eligible students. Students complete the program via distance format in as little as one academic year.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must require graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent with an average of “C” in five, senior academic-level/university preparatory courses with the following:

• English
• Mathematics
• 2 sciences from biology, chemistry, geology or physics
• 1 additional course

TOEFL

Paper-Based Test: 550

Computer-Based Test: 213

Internet-Based Test: 80

IELTS

Overall Score: 6.5

No Band Below: 6.0

Cape Breton University Highlights

Cape Breton University  The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For international candidates aspiring to study at the university, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living in Canada to survive comfortably in a foreign land. Below is the estimated tuition and student fees for the Fall/Winter 2019 – 2020 presented-

Note: The graduate fee depends on the number of courses offered by the students. Thus, graduate students should expect to pay more than 400% of the above-stated fees