The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation program prepares you to become a professional who not only possess technical expertise in artificial intelligence, but also demonstrates innovative thinking, financial acumen and management skills.
Start date
September
Length
64 weeksLocations(s)
SaskatoonThe Artificial Intelligence and Innovation program is a two-year (four semester) post-graduate diploma program offered full-time at the Saskatoon campus.
The program blends advanced information technology (IT) skills with core business knowledge, focusing on innovation, adaptability and sustainability. You will become a versatile professional who uses technology to enhance efficiency and drive growth.
You'll receive training in these areas:
- Emerging technologies
- Machine learning, prompt engineering and business intelligence
- Human-computer interaction
- IT ethics, IT governance and sustainability
- Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure
- Enterprise data architecture and associated technologies
- Application of artificial intelligence (AI), application programming interfaces (APIs) to business applications
- Business skills including business mathematics, business communication, creative thinking, leadership, cost management, change management and entrepreneurship
The program also offers an optional co-operative education placement.
Career and salary information
Your career
The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation post-graduate diploma program will unlock a world of opportunities in the rapidly evolving fields of data science, artificial intelligence and information technology (IT) management. With expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence, students are well-equipped for diverse roles across industries such as healthcare, agriculture, software, telecommunications and more.
Possible career paths include:
- data scientist
- artificial intelligence analyst
- prompt engineer
- IT project management
- IT analyst
- business analyst
Admissions
Admission requirements
- A conferred bachelor's degree in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 60%
- English Language Requirement
Note:
A degree in Information Technology or Statistics/Mathematics is recommended.
This program is bring your own device (BYOD). Students are required to bring their own laptop to class daily. The minimum requirements for this device are:
- Intel I5
- 16GB memory
- 256GB HD
- Windows (not MAC)
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.
Admission method
First Qualified/First AdmittedThe 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.To be determined.
International students
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Courses
The program follows this academic and co-operative education schedule. Courses are outlined below by semester.| Sept - Dec | Jan - Apr | May - Aug | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Work term 1 | Work term 2 |
| Year 3 | Work term 3 | Semester 4 |
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.
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.
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.
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