Information Resources Management

Advance Your Career in Data, Technology, and Strategic Business Operations

Looking to boost your career using data and technology without needing a technical background? The Information Resources Management post-graduate certificate is an eight-month program designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree who want to lead in information management, business intelligence, and strategic operations.

This program equips you with the skills to support organizations in making data-driven decisions while improving operational efficiency and safeguarding information across its lifecycle.

Why Choose This Program?

Short, Intensive Format: Complete in just eight months
Open to All Backgrounds: No technical degree required
Career-Focused Curriculum: Designed to meet the needs of both public and private sectors in Saskatchewan and across Canada
Hands-On Learning: Focused on real-world applications of information and data management

What You’ll Learn

Gain specialized skills in managing data, information, and processes across a range of industries. The curriculum covers:

Core Subjects:

Project Management
Strategic Information Management
Risk and Security Planning
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Business Law and Ethics
Contracts and Procurement
Operations Management
Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics
Business Communications and Leadership

You’ll graduate with the tools to manage data as a valuable business asset, helping organizations achieve their strategic goals.

Career Opportunities

This program prepares you for in-demand roles in information governance, data analysis, IT project coordination, and business operations management. Graduates are highly employable in industries such as:

Government and public administration
Healthcare and education
Finance and insurance
Technology and consulting
Agriculture and natural resources

Potential Job Titles:

Information Resources Manager
Data Governance Specialist
Business Intelligence Analyst
IT Project Coordinator
Operations Manager
Information Security Assistant
Procurement and Contract Analyst
Organizational Strategy Consultant

Key Program Features

Open to professionals from all disciplines
No computing or engineering background required
Blend of business, data, and IT-focused training
Designed to meet growing demand for data-savvy managers
Ideal for career changers or upskillers in today’s data-driven economy

Program Requirements

Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized college or university.
ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.0 in each section. PTE: 63 overall, with at least 50 in each section. Duolingo: 110 TOEFL(iBT): 81 overall, with at least 19 in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks.

Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.

Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.

1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.

2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.

3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds.

You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information.

Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.

You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.

Key Facts

Application Fee: $150
LOA Deposit: $10,000
Annual Tuition Fee: $20,000
Total Tuition Fee: $20,000
Course Duration: 1 Year
Credentials: Post-graduate Certificate
Intake: September, January

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Copy of passport
All academic transcripts
All academic certificates
IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
Student Email ID:
Student Contact No:
Student Address:

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Stamped copy of visa
LOI
Study permit
Canadian Address:
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