- operating system: Windows 10, 64 bit
- processor: 3.3 GHz (or faster)
- memory: 16 GB (or larger)
- solid-state drive: 128 GB (or larger)
- second display screen (recommended)
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Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial Design (MIT)
About the Program
In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will increase your knowledge of design and engineering principles. You will learn to apply theories of design, production and marketing to gain an understanding of the steps necessary to commercialize a design idea. Your studies will introduce you to machining and production techniques, rapid prototyping, principles of mechanical design, engineering analysis, marketing, basic accounting practices, entrepreneurial skills, ergonomics, basic electricity and electronics, reverse engineering and product and design digitizing.
This program shares a common third and fourth semester as the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Tool Design. This concept of laddering allows flexibility and options to increase levels of education incrementally.
Computer Requirements
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Product development
- Machining techniques
- MasterCAM
- SolidWorks
- 3D printing and prototyping
- CMM programming/quality assurance and inspection
- Die design
- Jig and fixture design
- Mould design
- Cost estimating
- Reverse engineering
- 3D scanning and model modification
- Prototyping
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Suspended |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program is only open to Canadian applicants.
To view the list of programs available to international applicants, please visit the international programs availability page.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Industrial designer
- Tool and die/mould designer
- Mechanical engineering technologist
- Ergonomics designer
- General machinist