Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw, has a long tradition of delivering hands-on, industry-relevant education since its origins in the mid 20th century. The Moose Jaw campus combines modern facilities with applied learning across technical and vocational programs, preparing students for roles that require practical skills and workplace readiness. With around 15,000 students system-wide and a sizable international cohort, the campus fosters a close-knit atmosphere ideal for focused study and skill development.

The institution offers a range of diplomas, certificates, and applied degrees designed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring curricula reflect current employer needs. Students benefit from simulation labs, workshops, and cooperative placements that bridge classroom theory and real-world practice. Program offerings are tailored to sectors such as health, trades, business, and technology, and the campus emphasizes experiential learning to enhance employability upon graduation.

Moose Jaw provides a supportive environment for international students, with dedicated services for arrival, academic advising, and career planning. The city combines a welcoming community with affordable living and easy access to broader Saskatchewan industry hubs. For students seeking applied training, strong industry connections, and focused pathways into the workforce, Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Moose Jaw offers a practical, student-centered route to professional success.

Students design and build smart products using mechanical engineering principles and modern manufacturing tools. They create prototypes with sensors, intelligent controls, and user configurable options. Projects include optimizing designs, conducting mechanical analysis, and planning production using automation and robotics. Courses use work integrated learning to apply theory through hands-on product development.

Focus areas include Advanced manufacturing, Mechatronics, Computer systems and networking, CAD and engineering software.

Two-year diploma, full-time on-campus, includes projects and practical work; no co-op or practicum stated.

Graduates work as mechanical engineering technologists, automation technologists, or manufacturing technologists in design, production, or quality control.

Grade 12 with 65% in Pre-Calculus 30 or Math B30 and C30, and 70% in Physics 30. English requirement. Alternative admission via ACCUPLACER© with specified cut scores or 15 approved post-secondary credits.

On-campus, full-time, two years.