Duration

64 weeks

Starting Date

Fall

Tuition Fee

Year 1: $20,000
Year 2: $24,200

Location

Saskatoon

Effective November 1, 2024, significant changes were made to the Government of Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. Some Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs are no longer eligible for a PGWP.
Students who applied for a PGWP before November 1, 2024 are not affected by the changes.

About the Program

The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic 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 programme also offers an optional co-operative education placement.

Your career

The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation post-graduate diploma programme 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:

  • business analyst
  • data scientist
  • artificial intelligence analyst
  • prompt engineer
  • IT project management
  • IT analyst

Courses Included

  • Business Mathematics and Data Analytics
  • Data Engineering
  • Programming for Data Science
  • Web Analytics and Business Intelligence Tools
  • Business Technology Communications

Interested? Get started today!