COURSE CURRICULUM

The Technology Management post-graduate certificate at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students to leverage technology in achieving business strategy and operational excellence. In the first semester, students build foundational knowledge in business mathematics and data analytics, essential for informed decision-making and problem-solving. They also develop skills in business communications tailored to technology management, ensuring effective collaboration and reporting in professional environments. Courses in database design and development, enterprise networking and cloud platforms, and software architecture and programming provide hands-on technical skills required to manage IT systems and infrastructure. In the second semester, students deepen their expertise through data analytics and business intelligence, enabling them to extract actionable insights from organizational data. Ethical, privacy, and legal considerations are emphasized to ensure compliance and responsible management of technology resources. Finance for technology management equips students to make informed investment and budgeting decisions for technology initiatives, while operations management and strategic planning provide a high-level perspective on integrating technology into organizational objectives. The program culminates in an Agile Project Management Capstone, giving students practical experience in leading technology projects from planning to execution. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles where they can strategically align IT initiatives with business goals across diverse industries.