Administrative Information Management

• Two-year diploma
• Fall start
• Includes a four-week practicum
• High industry demand
• e-Learning
• Part-time delivery options

Program Description

The Administrative Information Management (AIM) two-year diploma is a specialized program in the School of Business – the only program of its kind in Canada. The program is a mix of business theory courses, practical information management and hands-on computer applications training. AIM is designed to provide graduates with the confidence and skills they need to succeed in business. Graduates have a firm understanding of how to gather, analyze and present various types of business information. It is a two-year on-campus program which makes extensive use of SAIT issued laptop computers. Business courses include: project management, business studies, design studies, report and proposal writing, office administration, accounting, supervision, training and event management. Computer courses include: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, project management, web page design, desktop publishing, digital imaging and accounting software applications. At the end of the second year, students complete a one-month practicum in a business environment and will be able to choose a career in a wide variety of exciting and challenging industries.

Your Career

AIM graduates find employment in a variety of exciting and challenging fields almost immediately upon graduation. Graduates work as office administrators and managers, project assistants, accounting assistants, corporate training coordinators, software administrators, executive assistants, administrative assistants, and document design specialists.

Admission Requirements

For students applying to start the program in fall 2012, the admission requirements are:

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following admission requirements or equivalents:

• English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
• Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 20-3.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

To be included in selection, applications along with all supporting documents must be submitted. There will be 96 seats offered in fall.

Early Admission Criteria

Applicants who have achieved or will achieve:

•   A minimum of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or their equivalents, AND,
•   A minimum of 50% in Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 20-3.

Selection

All other qualified applicants will remain in selection and will be emailed a selection package.  Applicants will be asked to complete a Career Investigation Questionnaire which will be assessed based on content and writing skills.

Selection is done on a continuous basis.  The first round of selection will start in November and will occur every two weeks until the program is full. Applicants who apply after the program has been filled will complete the selection process and be placed on a waitlist.

NOTE: Applicants who fail to submit the Career Investigation Questionnaire will be excluded from selection.

Additional Resources

• Career Investigation Questionnaire

Student Success

• Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT programs.
• Strong computer skills are highly recommended.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses and attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Administrative Information Management diploma.

Accreditation

Administrative Information Management graduates can write an exam for a Certified Professional Secretary designation under the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,400 for the first year and $800 for the second year.
• There is a $500 refundable security deposit required for the use of the laptop.

Program Outline

• To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e. DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
• SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the program are offered fully or partially online.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8485
Email: business@sait.ca
Website: School of Business

Transfer with Diploma to....

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• Royal Roads University
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

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