Manufacturing represents close to 8% of British Columbia’s GDP, the fourth largest in the province and more than twice as large as tourism or high tech. Manufacturing in BC includes a variety of high value-adding sectors ranging from wood and paper products to aerospace, biotechnology and electronics. One in every five jobs in the province depends on manufacturing. More than 94% of manufacturing jobs are full-time with wages 15% higher than the provincial average. Careers in manufacturing are as numerous and varied as manufacturing itself, with this program addressing positions in engineering and middle management.
The Bachelor of Technology in Manufacturing degree at British Columbia Institute of Technology is a unique part-time study opportunity for graduate engineers and technologists who want to upgrade their skills and acquire new knowledge necessary to pursue advanced employment in the manufacturing field. The program's flexible schedule lets you take courses in the evening or on weekends while working full-time. You learn by taking courses from a variety of areas, combining hands-on experience in the lab with classroom work in business and management to help you advance your career. The program serves the needs of working professionals with classes held in the evenings, on weekends, and online course deliveries.
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