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SCHOOL OF MINING, ENERGY AND

MANUFACTURING
Computer
Engineering
Technology
DIPLOMA

Computer Engineering Technol…

Program Overview
If you’re fascinated by what makes
computers tick, both inside (hardware) and
out (software), becoming a computer
engineering technologist has great
possibilities. Work in information technology
roles, network security, embedded systems,
robotics, and automated systems. The future
is still unfolding, and your career could go in
many directions.

The Computer Engineering Technology

program is a three-year, nationally
recognized, diploma offered full time at
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw
campus. You’ll get an exceptional hands-on
learning experience during five semesters of
classroom study and three Co-operative
Education work terms.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is unique in our

emphasis on both hardware and software.
You’ll learn how to:

analyze, test and design analog and

digital circuits
design, fabricate and populate printed
circuit boards
program personal computers and
microcontrollers using various
programming languages
design and test interfaces between
computers and peripherals
design, install and administer networks
design and test various digital data
transmission systems
install, configure and maintain
workstations and servers in various
operating system environments

A capstone research project gives you an

opportunity to apply what you’ve learned to
the development of an original design, from
concept through to prototype.

The Co-op Work Term Advantage

Co-operative work terms are paid, so you'll
earn while you learn. Saskatchewan
Polytechnic arranges your interviews; it's up
to you to shine. It's also a chance to develop
important "soft skills" in job interviewing,
professional attitude, interpersonal
communication and more.

Many of our co-op employers require both a

valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a
clean Driver's Abstract. For international
students, it can take up to 12 months to
obtain a Driver's license; therefore, it is to
your advantage to come with a Driver's
License from your home country if possible.

Diploma to Degree
Diploma graduates are eligible to take the
Bachelor of Applied Management degree
right here at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with
only two years of additional study. Remote
classes and part-time options are available.

The diploma can also be used to ladder into

an engineering degree at Lakehead
University or mining engineering technology
degree at Queen’s University in Ontario or a
technology degree at Memorial University in
Newfoundland.

Learning Environment
24 students are accepted each year.
Students will hands-on lab and project
work, lectures and co-operative work
terms.
Class hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
daily. Students are expected to
complete 30-40 hours of homework
each week outside of class time.
There are many group projects that
require coordination.
It is very important that students take
initiative and manage their work time
effectively.

Get a Global Learning Experience

As a student in this program, you can
sharpen your intercultural skills. You may
have an opportunity to study and learn
abroad. Learn more about global learning
experiences at Sask Polytech.

Career and Salary

Information

Your Career
Graduates work as network administrators,
systems coordinators and systems analysts in
IT training and support, research and
development and customer sales and service.
You can also pursue your dream career in
gaming and multimedia development,
graphical user interface development, IT
security, web-based applications and more.

Potential Careers
Sample NOC Earning
Job Title Classification 1 Potential 2

Information
Computer Systems
$50,000 -
Systems Analysts and
$120,000
Analyst Consultants
(2171)

Electrical and
Electronics
Computer Engineering
$50,000 -
Engineering Technologists
$98,200
Technologist and
Technicians
(2241)

Computer
Computer
Network $45,000 -
Network
Technicians $97,800
Technician
(2281)

Length and Start

Date
Start Date(s):
August 28, 2023

Length: 76 weeks
There are five academic semesters and three
mandatory four-month paid Co-operative
Education work terms. Semesters and co-op
work term time patterns are listed in Courses
below.

Locations
Moose Jaw

Admissions

Admission Requirements
Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in Pre-
Calculus 30*
English Language Requirement

Note

*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics

requirement also accepted:

Minimum of 60% in Math B30 and C30

Alternative Admission
Applicants who do not possess the academic
qualifications for a program may be admitted
if evidence of probable success can be
established through an alternative admission
assessment. Applicants are automatically
considered for alternative admission.
However, some specific admission
requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER©

Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for

this program below, and review additional
details concerning Alternative Admission
using Accuplacer.

250 Arithmetic
240 Advanced Algebra and Functions
256 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra,
and Statistics
250 Reading
245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the

admission grade level requirement using 15
approved post-secondary credits. Review
additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course

requirements, they may be met through
alternative post-secondary courses. Review
already approved courses that may be used
for admission purposes for your programs.

Admission Method
First Qualified/First Admitted
The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA)
process is used for the majority of
Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When
we determine that you meet the program's
admission requirements, you will be offered
admission based on the date you fully qualify
for the program. The earlier you provide the
appropriate documents and information that
qualify you for admission to the next intake,
the earlier you might begin your studies. Your
application, once qualified, is always
considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes

in an academic year remain in the application
pool until the last intake for that academic
year has begun. Programs using the FQFA
process receive applications year round and
maintain an application pool for each
academic year. Qualified applicants who are
not offered a seat must reapply for the next
academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted

to specific groups do not accept applications
year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes for more

information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are
subject to change. Amounts for a program
may vary by campus. Totals shown here
include all mandatory fees as well as
approximate cost for books and supplies.
Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a
complete breakdown of tuition and fees for
this program.

2022/23 Academic Year

Year 1 - $9,800
Year 2 - $8,440
Year 3 - $4,270

International Students
View tuition rates for international students.

Courses Expand
All +
The program follows this academic and co-
operative education schedule. Courses are
outlined below by semester.
SEPT - JAN - MAY -
DEC APR AUG

YEAR Semester Semester Work

1 1 2 term 1

YEAR Semester Work Semester

2 3 term 2 4

YEAR Work Semester

3 term 3 5

Year 1 - Semester 1
Code Name/Description Credits
CAD Computer Aided 3
100 Design

COMP Introduction to 3
112 Computer
Programming

ENGE Basic Electricity 4

120

LABS Basic Electricity 4

120 Lab

MAT Mathematics for 4

110 Engineering
Technologies

SEM Technology 1
101 Seminars

STAT Statistics for 2

200 Technology

TCOM Workplace 3
102 Communication

Total semester credits: 24

Year 1 - Semester 2
Code Name/Description Credits
COHS Networking 4
220 Computers

DGTL Digital Logic 2

110

DGTL Digital Logic 3

111 Laboratory

ENGE Semiconductor 4
107 Electronics

ENGE Alternating 4
200 Current (AC)
Basic Electricity

INST Basic 3
223 Instruments

MAT Differential 3
112 Calculus for
Engineering
Technologies

TCOM Technical 3
103 Communication

Total semester credits: 26

Co-operative Work Term 1

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
101 Work Term

Co-operative Work Term

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
101 Work Term

Year 2 - Semester 3
Code Name/Description Credits
CIRC Analog 4
220 Integrated
Circuits

CLTR Culture and 2

200 Diversity

COAP Computer 4
222 Programming

COMP Computer 4
221 Hardware
Fundamentals

COMP Microcontroller 4
222 Programming

ENGE Robotics and 4

221 Embedded
Systems

MAT Integral Calculus 3

210 for Engineering
Technologies

Total semester credits: 25

Co-operative Work Term 2

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
201 Work Term

Co-operative Work Term

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
201 Work Term

Year 2 - Semester 4
Code Name/Description Credits
BUS Entrepreneurship 2
203 for Engineering
Technologies

CNST Construction 3
220 Techniques

COMP Computer 2
207 Interfacing

COMP Computer 3
217 Interfacing
Laboratory

INST Electronic 2
229 Instruments

MAT Advanced 3
211 Mathematics for
Engineering
Technologies

MGMT Project 2
211 Management

PHYS Physics 3
105

Total semester credits: 20

Co-operative Work Term 3

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
301 Work Term

Co-operative Work Term

Code Name/Description Credits
COOP Co-operative 0
301 Work Term

Year 3 - Semester 5
Code Name/Description Credits
COAP Artificial 2
300 Intelligence

COAP Artificial 3
301 Intelligence
Laboratory

COMP Process Control 4

227 Systems

COMP Software 2
301 Systems

COMP Software 3
302 Systems
Laboratory

CSEC Cybersecurity 4
300

PROJ Capstone 4
222 Research
Project

TCOM Applied 2
104 Research in
Technology

Total semester credits: 24

Get Credit for What

You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and

Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that
adults learn in many different ways. This
includes acquiring knowledge and skills
through life and work experience or non-
formal training.

See link(s) below to get more information

about PLAR.

Candidate Guide
Candidate Guide (Department of Arts
and Sciences courses)
communications, mathematics,
sciences, social sciences
More about PLAR

All students can apply to write a challenge

exam to receive credit for MAT 110. For more
information, please contact the Department
Head of Arts & Sciences.

Transfer Credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from
transferring course credit. You may be
eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or
to another college or university.

Athabasca University +

Lakehead University +

Memorial University +

Queen's University +

Student Awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and
alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives
away more than $2 million in student awards
during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student

awards for every certificate and diploma
program at every campus. Not all student
awards are based on marks - some are based
on financial need or things like community or
volunteer involvement.

More about scholarships

Accreditation
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)
accredits the program at the Technologist
level.

TAC is a bold, world class accreditation

organization, delivering accreditation
services for the engineering technology and
applied science profession in Canada.

Professional Registration

Technology Professionals Saskatchewan

Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is

the provincial regulatory body for graduates
of this Saskatchewan Polytechnic program.
As a graduate of an accredited program
recognized by Technology Professionals
Saskatchewan, your academic training places
you on an expedited path towards obtaining
professional registration as an Applied
Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) or Certified
Technician (C.Tech.). For more information,
visit tpsk.ca

Additional
Information

Program Head
Shaun Nanan
shaun.nanan@saskpolytech.ca
306-691-8495

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