Bundle Program - Post-Graduate Certificate - Information Technology Project Management & Post-Graduate Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Program bundles are available exclusively to international applicants. These bundles, or program packages, combine one-year certificates to create a two-year term of study. This arrangement provides Saskatchewan Polytechnic international students with more options to obtain a post-graduate work permit. This option allows them to secure their seat and receive acceptance into both programs simultaneously. The bundle option is available only at the time of application.

Post-Graduate Certificate - Information Technology Project Management

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is predicting a 33% increase in project management jobs worldwide, with Canada expected to add an estimated 9,000 project management jobs each year for the next 10 years. These predictions present opportunities for those with the right training and skills.

The one-year Information Technology Project Management post-graduate certificate program provides degree graduates with a strong foundation in information technology project management skills. The curriculum has been developed with input from industry stakeholders, ensuring that students receive relevant, work-focused learning experiences.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers students the opportunity to interact with the industry through work-integrated learning opportunities, including course projects and guest speakers. This program prepares individuals to design, develop, and manage information technology projects in a variety of companies and organizations. The program covers fundamental elements of project management, risk management, procurement and contract management, information security management, software management, organizational principles and behavior, communications, quality assurance, financial analysis, leadership, and team effectiveness.

Post-Graduate Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

For those looking for ways to leverage their current post-secondary degree to advance their careers, Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers an updated Logistics and Supply Chain Management post-graduate certificate (LSCM).

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management post-graduate certificate is an 8-month program that provides hands-on education in the field of logistics and supply chain management. The program prepares students with an existing bachelor's degree to understand and work in the logistics and supply chain management industry within Saskatchewan and Canadian public and private enterprises.

This post-graduate certificate equips students to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, internal allocation of resources to operations units, and the handling and delivery of output. The program includes course topics such as acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation, budgeting, strategic management, leadership, and business communications.

Students will develop skills and knowledge in procurement, negotiations, leadership, logistics, risk management, and information systems. They will apply theory to real-world scenarios in business situations, utilizing case studies, group projects, role-playing exercises, and advanced simulation platforms. Additionally, students will benefit from extensive industry partnerships that provide opportunities for work-integrated learning.