Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is a practical, hands-on, full-time, two-year diploma program that lets you develop strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential for a range of exciting careers in the challenging field of mechanical engineering.
During the common first year, you will be exposed to a variety of topics including foundational math and physics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and additional specialized courses to prepare you to enter into one of three specialized majors. Upon successful completion of the common first year, selection of your major will occur.
Although SAIT will attempt to help students complete the program major of their choice, grade points for specific courses will be used in the selection criteria for each major, in case of a seat shortage for specific majors.
The following majors are available for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program:
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Design and Analysis |
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Specialized skills include design, analysis and troubleshooting of various systems including mechanical, thermal and fluids. |
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Design and Development |
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Specialized skills include product design and development, prototyping, ergonomics and industrial design. |
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Design and Automation |
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Specialized skills include automated systems design and maintenance, manufacturing controls and robotics. |
In all three available majors, a focus will be placed on professionalism, creativity, teamwork, effective communication and collaboration. Each student will also participate in a major capstone project that will address a real-world industry challenge.
Accreditation
All three majors are nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). Graduates may apply for their Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation after two years of appropriate work experience.
While attending SAIT, Mechanical Engineering Technology students can become members of the following societies:
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals (ASET).
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
- American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in either:
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Development
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation
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Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, energy production, electronics, aerospace, plastics, wood products, warehousing, food processing and technical sales.
Potential positions include:
- mechanical engineering technologist
- project manager
- agricultural engineering technologist
Related careers include:
- aerospace engineer
- biomedical engineer
Tuition and fees
Domestic 2022/23
- Year 1: $7,169
- Year 2: $7,169
International 2022/23
- Year 1: $19,313.90
- Year 2: $19,313.90
Final costs are dependent on the number of course credits a student takes per semester.
Requirements
You will be offered admission to this program through direct entry if you meet the admission requirements and space is available.
When do classes start?
| Classes begin | Year start date | Year-end date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Sept. 6, 2022 | April 28, 2023 |
| Winter 2023 | Jan. 9, 2023 | Aug. 18, 2023 |
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Admission requirements
Application dates
Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.
- Fall 2022 start: applications are accepted from Oct. 6, 2021.
- Winter 2023 start: applications are accepted from March 30, 2022.
Program requirements
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
- At least 60% in Math 30-1, or at least 75% in Math 30-2, AND,
- At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
- At least 60% in Physics 20 and Chemistry 20, or at least 60% in Science 30.
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions. Find more information here.
Direct entry: four-step process
Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.
Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.
Step 3: Apply and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.
- Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.
Step 4: Log in to mySAIT.ca to check your admission status and monitor changes to your application status.
Failure to meet anticipated final grades will result in offers being rescinded.
This program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students as long as the student is enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Communication during admission
Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. We recommend you add the ma.info@sait.ca domain to your safe senders' list or you risk missing critical email messages.
Courses
Program outline
Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue
Daytime classroom: first year
Semester 1 - Common
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMP-213 | Computing for Engineering Technology | 3.0 |
| MATH-238 | Math for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| MECH-200 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Concepts | 3.0 |
| MECH-205 | Electro-Mechanical Systems | 3.0 |
| STCS-255 | Engineering Statics | 1.5 |
| THRM-200 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 1.5 |
| Semester 1 Total | 15.0 | |
Semester 2 - Common
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DYNA-265 | Dynamics | 1.5 |
| EMTL-250 | Engineering Materials | 3.0 |
| ENGD-250 | Technical Modeling | 3.0 |
| MATH-288 | Math for Engineering and Technology II | 3.0 |
| MECH-202 | Technology and Society | 1.5 |
| MNFG-290 | Manufacturing Processes | 3.0 |
| Semester 2 Total | 15.0 | |
| First year Total | 30.0 | |
Daytime classroom: second year (Design and Analysis major)
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-256 | Professional Communications and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| EMTL-300 | Mechanics of Materials | 3.0 |
| FLDS-350 | Fluid Mechanics | 1.5 |
| MACH-380 | Machine Dynamics | 1.5 |
| MNFG-310 | Advanced Manufacturing | 3.0 |
| THRM-320 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 3.0 |
| Semester 3 Total - Design and Analysis Major - Total | 15.0 | |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DSGN-303 | Mechanical Systems Design | 3.0 |
| DSGN-380 | Machine Design | 3.0 |
| ECON-209 | Engineering Economics | 1.5 |
| FLDS-320 | Fluid Power | 1.5 |
| PROJ-375 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| STAT-245 | Statistics for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| Semester 4 Total - Design and Analysis Major - Total | 15.0 | |
| Second Year Total - Design and Analysis Major - Total | 30.0 | |
| Program Total - Design and Analysis Major - Total | 60.0 | |
Daytime classroom: second year (Design and Automation major)
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR-300 | Control Systems | 3.0 |
| COMM-256 | Professional Communications and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| EMSI-300 | Modern Automation Integration | 1.5 |
| EMSI-320 | Robots and Robotics | 1.5 |
| EMTL-300 | Mechanics of Materials | 3.0 |
| MNFG-310 | Advanced Manufacturing | 3.0 |
| Semester 3 Total - Design and Automation Major | 15.0 | |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DSGN-380 | Machine Design | 3.0 |
| ECON-209 | Engineering Economics | 1.5 |
| EMSI-360 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.0 |
| FLDS-320 | Fluid Power | 1.5 |
| PROJ-375 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| STAT-245 | Statistics for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| Semester 4 Total - Design and Automation Major | 15.0 | |
| Second Year Total - Design and Automation Major | 30.0 | |
| Program - Design and Automation Major - Total | 60.0 | |
Daytime classroom: second year (Design and Development major)
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-256 | Professional Communications and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| EMTL-300 | Mechanics of Materials | 3.0 |
| MNFG-310 | Advanced Manufacturing | 3.0 |
| PRDT-300 | Product Development | 3.0 |
| PRDT-305 | Model Making and Prototyping | 1.5 |
| PRDT-310 | Applied Product Development | 1.5 |
| Semester 3 Total - Design and Development Major | 15.0 | |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DSGN-380 | Machine Design | 3.0 |
| ECON-209 | Engineering Economics | 1.5 |
| FLDS-320 | Fluid Power | 1.5 |
| PRDT-320 | Product Analysis | 3.0 |
| PROJ-375 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| STAT-245 | Statistics for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| Semester 4 Total- Design and Development Major | 15.0 | |
| Second Year Total - Design and Development Major | 30.0 | |
| Program Total - Design and Development Major | 60.0 | |
Evening blended program outline
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-238 | Math for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| MECH-200 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Concepts | 3.0 |
| MECH-202* |
Technology and Society | 1.5 |
| COMP-213 | Computing for Engineering Technology | 3.0 |
*MECH-202 - every second Saturday, six hours each.
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-288 | Math for Engineering and Technology II | 3.0 |
| STCS-255 | Engineering Statics | 1.5 |
| THRM-200 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 1.5 |
| MECH-205* | Electro-Mechanical Systems | 3.0 |
*MECH 205 Labs - every second Saturday, six hours each
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DYNA-265* | Dynamics | 1.5 |
| STAT-245 | Statistics for Engineering and Technology I | 3.0 |
| EMTL-250* | Engineering Materials | 3.0 |
| ENGD-250 | Technical Modeling | 3.0 |
*DYNA-265 (4 hrs.) and EMTL-250 Labs (2 hrs.) - four Saturdays per semester, six hours each.
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
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| EMTL-300 | Mechanics of Materials | 3.0 |
| *MNFG-290 | Manufacturing Processes
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3.0 |
| FLDS-350 | Fluid Mechanics | 1.5 |
| THRM-200 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 1.5 |
*MNFG-290 Machining Lab - every Saturday, four hours each.
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FLDS-320 | Fluid Power | 1.5 |
| DSGN-303 | Mechanical Systems Design | 3.0 |
| COMM-256 | Professional Communications and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| ECON-209 | Engineering Economics | 1.5 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MACH-380 | Machine Dynamics | 1.5 |
| *PROJ-375 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| DSGN-380 | Machine Design | 3.0 |
| MNFG-310 | Advanced Manufacturing | 3.0 |
*PROJ-375 Lab - every Saturday, four hours each.
Progression
The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.
Transfer options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer in, within or on from SAIT is available. Visit transfer options to learn more.
Costs 2022/23
Domestic tuition and fees
Cost per credit: $190
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees* | Total |
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| 1 | 2 | $5,700 | $916 | $553 | $7,169 |
| 2 | 2 | $5,700 | $916 | $553 | $7,169 |
International tuition and fees
Cost per credit: $594.83
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees* | Total |
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| 1 | 2 | $17,844.90 | $916 | $553 | $19,313.90 |
| 2 | 2 | $17,844.90 | $916 | $553 | $19,313.90 |
*Maximum fee. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits a student takes per semester and whether they opt-out of health and dental benefits.
SAIT fees
- Campus athletic and recreation fee: $196
- Universal transit pass (Upass): $320
- Student support fee: $200
- Student technology fee: $200
Saitsa fees
Student Association fee
- Maximum: $291
This is the maximum amount the student will pay. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits the students take per semester.
Health and dental fees
- Health plan: $127
- Dental plan: $135
Students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Please refer to Saitsa's website for information.
Books and supplies*
Books and supplies are approximately $1,500 per year.
For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Next steps for incoming students
Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.
Orientation
Your program orientation (ORNT 118) will be held on campus on Sept. 1. Check your schedule in mySAIT for the time and location details.
Learn more about your orientation.
How to register for classes
Course registration opens on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for Winter 2023.
You’ll receive an email from us indicating what registration process you’ll use to enroll in your classes.
Learn more about how to register and the different registration methods used at SAIT.
Computers and laptops
This is a bring your own device program with a custom hardware and software requirement. Learn more about additional technology requirements on our computers and laptops page.
The preferred hardware requirements for this program are as follows:
| Standards | |
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| Processor | Intel i7 (gen 7 or newer or AMD Ryzen 7 |
| RAM (memory) | 16 GB RAM or greater |
| Hard drive storage | 1 TB or greater |
| Video card | Nvidia Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro |
| Operating system | Windows 10 PC (build 1906 or higher) |
| Software | SolidWorks |
You will be using some industry-standard software during your Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) course and, although the minimum specification will work, we recommend the best computer that you can afford.
Required equipment/tools
The required tools will be provided.
Required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Safety glasses are required on the first day of class.
Preparation courses
To support your success, short courses are available to you to help prepare you for the academic year:
MATH 123: Mathematics Refresher
Give your math skills a boost, refresh some of the basics and get ready for calculus with a review of algebra, geometry, functions and graphs, trigonometry, exponents, systems of equations and more.
MATH 123 is specifically designed to help prepare students who must take MATH 238 as part of their program.
This course is self-paced and is accessible through Brightspace (D2L) from Aug. 9 to Dec. 16.
Students must self-register for Math 123 by completing this form. Registration will remain open until Sept. 20.
PERS 050: Student Rights and Responsibilities
This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You will learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. PRES-050 must be completed within 30 days from the start of the semester.
PREP 100: The SAIT Experience
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. Course completion is recommended by the end of your first semester.
Both courses can be accessed through Brightspace (D2L) before the first day of classes.
Students taking a full-time course load, or more than nine (9) credits per semester, will be automatically enrolled in these courses.
They are optional for students taking a part-time course load (9 or fewer credits per semester). Part-time students can register by emailing academic.coaching@sait.ca.
Required textbooks
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.
Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.
Contact
Phone: 403.284.8641
Email: ma.info@sait.ca
Academic Chair
Olga Malikova, Academic Chair
Email: olga.malikova@sait.ca
Next steps for all students
Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!
Next steps for accepted students
Important dates and deadlines
Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.
