At CBU, students from around the world learn critical skills and gain exposure to competitive and critical fields like manufacturing. Companies are constantly looking at ways of maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s market. From advances in technology, to employee training, the manufacturing industry has rapidly evolved, with our students playing a major role in this fast-paced, ever-changing business sector.
Studying manufacturing at CBU will help you gain the necessary skills needed to compete in various industries. Courses focus primarily on what manufacturing industries are looking for in potential employees, including skills in quality assurance, product design, controlling production costs and manufacturing management.
Why study at CBU?
Cape Breton University is a place where opportunity is made from discovery. Through this online program, our experienced and accessible faculty provide you with a foundation that is built for the future of the manufacturing industry.
Additionally, our online learning model provides students with the flexibility to work and study simultaneously, and the ability to complete their courses from anywhere in the world. This approach instils a global perspective, allowing students to communicate and collaborate on course material from many different countries.
Plus, as a degree offered via online delivery, students can work at their own pace and are not required to finish this program in two terms. Our online format creates solutions for different student schedules and situations. Students will also gain valuable knowledge in time management.
Online delivery is also an affordable option for students who may want to space out their program over several terms.
What skills will I gain from this program?
Critical thinking
Flexibility skills
Quality assurance and control
Lean manufacturing practices
Possible Career Paths
Manufacturing specialist
Production planner
Manufacturing designer
Quality assurance
Manufacturing programmer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
School of Science and Technology
1250 Grand Lake Road,
SYDNEY,
Nova Scotia (NS),
B1M 1A2, Canada
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance.
General Requirements for High School Graduates
English 12 (academic or advanced)
Math 12 (academic or advanced)
2 science 12 level
1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course
TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
CAEL score of 60 (this includes CAEL Online)
MELAB score of 85
Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
CanTEST score of 4.5 (reading & listening), 4.0 (writing)
Application deadline - September 2024 (Fall) - April 15, January 2025 (Winter) - September 15, 2024, May 2025 (Spring) - January 15, 2025.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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