- One-year degree completion program: 2-year diploma or equivalent +1-year degree completion = 3-year bachelor's degree
- You must already have at least a 2-year diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent to go through this 1-year degree completion program
- When you graduate, you will earn a 3-year Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics
- Program may be completed as full-time or part-time (full-time program will be 1 academic year, in duration)
- The program will offer evening classes starting in Winter 2027 and expand to include daytime classes in Winter 2028
- Students would be required to wear PPE's (safety glasses, covered toes shoes) for lab classes
- Program includes a work-integrated learning component (industry project)
- There are nine compulsory courses and two breadth electives - one from Science and Technology and the other from Arts, Humanities, and Society. List of available breadth electives can be found under the Courses and Descriptions section
Description
The Bachelor of Technology – Mechatronics program equips you with the skills to design, automate, and optimize modern manufacturing systems. You will develop hands-on skills in mechanical components, electrical drives, PLC programming, embedded systems, and robotics, while gaining expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies, including cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Through projects, Work-Integrated Learning, and industry partnerships, you will apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, driving innovation and productivity in Manitoba’s economy. The program incorporates Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems, fostering culturally responsive practices in engineering and manufacturing. Breadth electives further develop your ethical, societal, environmental, and cultural awareness. Graduates of the program will be eligible to write the certification exam for Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Level 3.
Admission Pathways
There are three admission pathways to the Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics program:
- Degree Completion Pathway
- Applicants who have completed, or are in the final year of the following may apply directly to the Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics degree completion program:
- a recognized Engineering Technology diploma in Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical disciplines
- an Engineering degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical disciplines
- a science diploma or bachelor's degree with a minimum of eight months of relevant industrial or manufacturing work experience
- Direct Entry International Pathway
- International applicants without a qualifying post-secondary credential will:
- apply directly to the Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics degree; and,
- select Red River College Polytechnic's Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma pathway as part of their studies during the application process.
- See entrance requirements for the diploma pathways:
- Domestic Pathway
- Domestic applicants without a qualifying post-secondary credential will:
- apply to and enroll in Red River College Polytechnic's Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma program.
- during the final year of diploma studies, students apply to the Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics degree by submitting a Progression Application Form and meeting all applicable admission requirements.
- See entrance requirements for the diploma pathways:
Course Delivery Methods
The courses in this program will be delivered in-person, online and/or in a blended format. The courses may be taken in any order except for the last industry project course. In-person classes are at Notre Dame campus.
Work-Integrated Learning
The Industry Project course provides 120 hours of work-integrated learning. This industry project will be completed with an industry partner.
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