Resilience Engineering and Technological Risk Management

Polytechnique Montréal is a leading engineering school located on Mount Royal in vibrant Montreal. Founded in 1873, it enrolls about 10,000 students, including roughly 2,900 international students, and offers more than 150 specialized engineering programs. The school is renowned for rigorous technical training, extensive research capacity and strong industry partnerships that help students move from campus labs into high-impact careers.

Academic life at Polytechnique blends theoretical depth with hands-on experience in well-equipped laboratories, research chairs and collaborative projects. Areas of strength include aerospace, biomedical, materials and sustainable technologies, complemented by interdisciplinary initiatives in artificial intelligence and energy. The bilingual nature of Montreal creates opportunities to study and work in both French and English, broadening students’ cultural and professional horizons.

International applicants benefit from comprehensive support services, from immigration advising to housing options; on-campus residences are available with monthly costs typically ranging from $600 to $1,100 CAD. The university’s strong employer connections, co-op placements and startup-friendly ecosystem enhance employability. For students seeking a globally respected engineering education in North America, Polytechnique Montréal offers a research-intensive, multicultural environment with clear pathways to professional growth.

The Resilience Engineering and Technological Risk Management program is a two-year non-degree program at Polytechnique Montréal. It focuses on defining, analyzing, and managing technological risks. Students will develop a comprehensive approach to risk management and study risk generators and their socio-economic consequences.

The program covers all aspects of resilience engineering, including emergency measures and operational continuity. Students will have the opportunity to become affiliate members of the Business Continuity Institute, marking a first step towards certification. This program provides a unique learning experience with a focus on practical applications.

Graduates will be prepared for careers in risk management and resilience engineering, with opportunities in industrial safety, emergency management, and operational continuity planning. They will be able to address technological risks and contribute to the resilience of organizations, working as risk managers, business continuity planners, or emergency response coordinators.