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Diploma of Integrated Resource Management
- Prince Albert, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in sustainable forestry, fisheries, wildlife and park management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Integrated Resource Management
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Two-year diploma (70 weeks) balancing environmental
- economic
- social factors in natural resource development.
Career outcomes
- Fish and wildlife technician
- forestry technician
- plant specialist
- park ranger
- biological technician
- wildlife technologist
- conservation authorities
- government agencies
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma (70 weeks) balancing environmental
- economic and social factors in natural resource development
- through labs
- camps
- field exercises and work experience. Skills include GPS and GIS
- data collection and analysis
- regulation enforcement and resource-use monitoring.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 Minimum grade of 65% in a 30-level English Language Arts Minimum 60% in Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 or 60% in Foundations of Math 30 or 60% in Pre-Calculus 30. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects and averages; competitive programmes ranked by average
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- PTE Academic 63
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
- first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
- the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,500 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $41,948 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince Albert Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Sustainability |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,500 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $41,948 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, PTE Academic 63, Duolingo 110, Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS Academic 6.5.