Business Administration

• Two-year diploma
• Accounting, Financial Services, Management or Marketing Majors
• Fall and winter starts
• Evening and distance delivery course options
• e-Learning

Program Description

This program provides students with more specialized training than ever before along with the interpersonal, organizational, computer, decision-making and practical skills needed to start a successful career in today’s fast-changing business world. While books and classroom discussion provide knowledge, education in the program is further enhanced with business simulations, case studies, term projects and hands-on training. During the second semester of the common first year, students choose one of the following four majors: Accounting, Financial Services, Management or Marketing. This two-year, on campus program will also utilize an e-Learning (SAIT issued laptop computer) instructional delivery method.

Your Career

• Accounting graduates will learn the theory of accounting and finance for employment in a wide variety of accounting positions in public and private sectors. An accounting diploma also puts a student well on their way to earning a professional designation (CGA, CMA or CA).
• Financial Services graduates can look forward to employment opportunities with banks, credit unions, insurance companies, trust companies, investment dealers, financial planners, real estate and leasing companies in a wide variety of entry-level positions.
• Management graduates will receive a solid foundation in business administration. Through exposure to a wide variety of courses, students can look forward to careers in private, public and government sectors. Diploma graduates are prepared to take on the challenges of a diverse workplace. The management major prepares graduates for the business world and allows students to easily transfer into degree completion options at post-secondary institutions.
• Marketing graduates can take advantage of their creative tendencies as they pursue career opportunities in all areas of marketing including advertising, public relations, promotions, marketing management, special events and sales. Through exposure to course work covering all aspects of marketing, students gain the technical expertise required to quickly adapt to a diverse and fast-paced work environment. Teamwork plays a major role in the marketing program and students gain valuable experience managing a variety of projects through their diploma program.

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with the following admission requirements or equivalents:

• At least 50% in Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30, AND, 
• At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please visit English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection 

There are no additional selection requirements.  Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. 

Student Success

Factors relating to student success include:

• Time management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Students who are engaged and take advantage of various services usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Business Administration.

Accreditation

The Business Administration diploma can lead to one or more of the following professional designations: Canadian Institute of Management (CIM), Canadian Institute of Marketing (CIM), Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA), Certified General Accountant (CGA),  Certified Management Accountants (CMA).

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

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

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies cost about $1,500 per year.
• A $500 security deposit to obtain a SAIT issued laptop.

Program Outline

• 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.
• 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.
• In September 2010, the School of Business implemented a revised and updated Business Administration (BA) Diploma program. Please refer to the appropriate Business Administration Transition Table below*:
  • Transition table for students who started program prior to Fall 2010
  • Transition table for students who started program after Fall 2010

*Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, but please contact the Distance Education Office at 403.284.8871 or bus.distance@sait.ca if you require further information or clarification.

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

• Griffith University

• Mount Royal University

• Royal Roads University

• SAIT Polytechnic

• Thompson Rivers University

• University of British Columbia - Okanagan

• University of Lethbridge

• University of New Brunswick, Saint John

• University of Ontario Institute of Technology

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.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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• Academic Calendar

• Academic Upgrading

• International Students

• Mature Students

• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition