Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Technology program in Engineering Technology and Applied Science is designed to prepare graduates for career advancement in health science technology or engineering/applied science technology industries. The program caters to students who have graduated from an accredited diploma of technology program that is applicable to one of two major areas of study.

Program Details

• Credential Awarded: Bachelor of Technology Engineering Technology and Applied Science
• Academic School: School of Ocean Technology
• Campus: Online with select courses available on campus
• Program Length: Thirteen courses
• Practical Experience: Not Applicable
• Program Start: September, January, May
• Program Structure: The program consists of 39 credit hours in addition to work completed in a diploma program and is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the University and be eligible for admission in one of the following categories:

• Category A: Applicants holding a diploma of technology accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) or Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC), or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
• Category B: Applicants holding a diploma of technology, excluding nautical science, from the Marine Institute; applicants holding a diploma of technology comparable to a Marine Institute diploma of technology; applicants who hold a diploma of technology from an institution with which the Marine Institute has an articulation agreement as acceptable to the Admissions Committee.
• Category C: Applicants holding a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or a Professional Technologist (PTech) designation.
• Category D: Applicants who have Canadian Forces training acceptable to the Admissions Committee.
• Category E: Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree which is based in Science and Technology acceptable to the Admissions Committee.

Curriculum

The program provides students with an introduction to human resource and business operational concepts, and the social contexts in which their careers will be based. Sample courses include:

• Project Management
• Technology Assessment
• Quality Control

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program may pursue careers as:

• Project Manager
• Team Lead
• Technical Supervisor

Further Education

Graduates may also choose to further their education by pursuing a Master of Technology Management (Engineering Technology and Applied Science) or a Master of Maritime Management.