Got a diploma? You’re halfway to a degree

Turn it into a bachelor’s in as little as two year

April 2026

You’ve already built a solid foundation with your diploma or Red Seal. If you’re thinking about new responsibilities, different roles or long-term career growth, continuing your education might be the next step.

Your Saskatchewan Polytechnic diploma can be recognized at many institutions through block transfer or advanced standing. If you’re looking for the most direct path, the polytechnic’s own degree programs offer a streamlined option. Qualified diploma holders and trades professionals can complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as two years. These programs are designed with working professionals with flexible scheduling and evening in person or virtual classes.

You can start as early as this fall—from anywhere in Canada. Sask Polytech degree programs you can enrol in are:

• Bachelor of Applied Management
  A practical option if you have a non-business diploma or skilled trade. This program focuses on management, leadership and strategic thinking. These areas complement technical expertise and can support career growth in supervisory or administrative roles.

• Bachelor of Business Analytics and Decision Science
  Designed for graduates from business, creative media, IT, engineering technology or related programs who are interested in data, problem solving and decision making. The emphasis is on interpreting and communicating data in ways that help organizations understand patterns and make informed choices.
  Whether you arrive as a recent graduate or an experienced tradesperson, the programs are designed to meet you where you are. Learners arrive at these programs from different stages of life and work. You may transition soon after completing your diploma or apprenticeship. Or you might return later, bringing years of professional experience with you. Both approaches are common and contribute meaningful perspectives in the classroom.

“Applicants repeatedly tell us they’re choosing this program because it fits their lives,” says John Blommesteyn, Bachelor of Business Analytics and Decision Science program head. “They want to keep working to support their families or maintain their current roles while upgrading their education. The flexibility of evening and virtual learning is a major reason they feel a degree is finally within reach.”

The decision to continue with education is often influenced not only by career goals but by practical considerations. Building on a diploma or journeyperson credential is also cost effective. Many learners choose to take one course at a time, spreading out both the workload and financial commitment.

“What drew me to the program was succession planning for myself being a mechanic and then working up through leadership I wanted to have more foundational knowledge of the management skills,” says James White, Federated Co-operatives Limited, senior specialist, Fleet Manufacturing and Sask Polytech Bachelor of Applied Management alumnus.

A diploma or trade credential gets you started. A degree can take you in new directions. The path between them is more accessible than ever.

Learn more about Bachelor of Applied Management.
Learn more about Bachelor of Business Analytics and Decision Science.