About Innovative Manufacturing Diploma in Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Overview
Saskatchewan's manufacturing sector continues to grow and need skilled workers. With a diploma in Innovative Manufacturing you will be prepared to help meet these needs. The program offers a wide range of skill-based training in all aspects of the manufacturing industry, including design, CAD/CAM drafting, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, welding, fabrication, robotics, 3-D printing and project management. Throughout your studies you will practice your skills and complete projects using industry-standard tools and equipment. As part of your training, you will have an opportunity to participate in a two-week, industry-based work placement.
Program faculty are accredited in their respective fields, have worked in industry and will teach you up-to-date manufacturing techniques and processes.
Learning Environment
- 24 students are accepted each year.
- Students will experience class and project work, lectures and co-operative work terms.
- Class hours are 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily. Homework is required.
- There are coordinated group projects that require teamwork.
- It is very important that students take initiative and manage their work time effectively.
Career and Salary Information
Your Career
As a graduate from the Innovative Manufacturing diploma program, you may find employment with independent manufacturing companies as well as government agencies. Depending on the wide range of industry requirements, some of your work duties may include designing, drafting and fabricating machine parts, developing working plans and prototypes, as well as contributing to quality assurance and quality control, safety and production requirements.
Academic qualification equivalents:
- Grade 12 with a minimum 60% in each of the following subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Chemistry 30 and Pre-Calculus 30
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Overall minimum score of Band 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component.
- TOEFL : An overall minimum score of 81 on the Internet-based Test of English
- PTE : A minimum score of 63 with minimum component scores of 50.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Application mode |
Online and Paper mode available |
| Graduation rate |
62% |
| Acceptance rate |
96% |
| Number of Students |
16,008 |
| Overall cost of living |
14,762 CAD |
| Academic calendar |
Semester based |
| % of International students |
6% |
| Number of campuses |
4 |
| Medium of instructions |
English |
| Undergraduate Tuition fee |
14,044 CAD |
| Postgraduate Tuition fee |
16,426 CAD |
| Cost of living |
694 -1147 CAD per month |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic First-Year Tuition Fees And Living Expenses For International Students
Over the course of one academic year, the following graph displays tuition and living expense estimates in Canadian currency for one full-time international undergraduate student. Please bear in mind that these are only estimates; actual pricing will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other factors to consider include currency changes, visa and study authorization fees, and vacations back home.
- For international students, the overall fees will range from:-
| Particulars |
Amount |
| Administrative fees |
50.00 to 150.00 CAD |
| Application fees |
150 CAD |
| Student association fee |
95.00 to 445.00 CAD |
| Non-refundable fee at the start) |
1,000 CAD |
| Tuition fee range |
6,195 to 18,089 CAD |
| Laboratory fee |
100.00 to 409.00 CAD with no fees for
some courses which do not have a lab service. |
| Books and Supplies |
200 to 3,725 CAD |
| Technology fee |
50 to 146 CAD |
- For a student of Saskatchewan Polytechnic the required financials (Cost of Attendance) can be:-
| Description of Financials |
Amount in CAD |
| Average cost of tuition |
11245.77 CAD |
| Cost of living |
10799.39 CAD |
| Application fee |
150 CAD |
| Estimated total (per year) |
22,195.16 CAD |
