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Apprenticeship Training
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Technology: Trades and Technology Leadership Any apprenticeship graduate with a journeyman's ticket and a minimum 4 years experience related to their trade will be eligible to apply up to 60 credits towards the BTTL degree program at TRU.  Updated April 30, 2008  FORMAL AGREEMENT



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Baker
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
SAIT Baking and Pastry Arts Students who have completed the third period Apprentice Baker are eligible to enter into the second year of the Baking and Pastry Arts diploma program.  Updated May 30, 2008  INTERNAL OPTION



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Two-Year Diplomas
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
University of Calgary Graduates of 2-year diplomas will be awarded 5 full course equivalents.  Students transferring from other institutions into programs at the University of Calgary must make themselves aware of the appropriate required (prerequisite) preparation for courses they wish to take.  This may be done by consulting the Courses of Instruction section of this Calendar.  Students receiving specified transfer credit status for particular courses should be aware that this does not necessarily imply that exact course equivalence is being awarded, but that this may indicate an equivalent level of experience in a subject area.  Updated January 2, 2008  FORMAL AGREEMENT



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Lethbridge Co-op Education and Internships
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
University of Lethbridge Graduates of 2-year diplomas, who are interested in transferring to the University of Lethbridge for degree completion, have the option of enrolling in either the Management Co-op or Arts and Science Co-op programs, depending upon their diploma. For more information and its possibilities for you, click on Co-operative Education and contact the university as enrollment dates and applications are program specific.  Updated January 5, 2009 GENERAL POLICY



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Baking and Pastry Arts
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University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management This BAM degree program is extremely flexible and suited to two year diploma graduates wanting to receive their degrees in two years (4 one term semesters).  Admission requirements for this degree include successful completion of any two year program with an overall average of 70%.  The two years of study at UNB would be specifically designed to build upon their studies and focus acquired through their college program.  This program would be of interest to those college graduates who would like to progress their career in management.  Updated November 7, 2007  FORMAL AGREEMENT


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




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Hospitality Management
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
New program starting September 2007. Watch for transfer options updates.


Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management SAIT HRM graduates are eligible for advanced credit towards this B.S. degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management provided the SAIT coursework meets their transferability requirements.  Contact UHouston at 1-800-797-4566 or click on International Admissions for further information.  Updated October 31, 2008  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


Griffith University Bachelor of Business (International Tourism and Hotel Management), Nathan Campus 6 semester program. 3 semesters at GU for completion of Bachelor of Business. Entry in February and July. Click on Credit Transfer and Articulation or K.O.M. Consultants for additional information.  Updated September 1, 2009 FORMAL AGREEMENT


Royal Roads University Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management SAIT graduates of the Hospitality Management diploma program are eligible to enter the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management program provided all entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the RRU program.  Updated February 17, 2010 FORMAL AGREEMENT


University of Calgary Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management

SAIT's Hospitality Management diploma meets the requirements for admission to the BHRM program. Click on Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management for additional information. Updated March 30, 2009, ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT 118877.



University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) Eight majors are available in the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program. Students presenting other approved diplomas with a major other than Accounting may select any major from this list except Accounting. Students admitted to the Post-Diploma B.Mgt. Program are also eligible for participation in the Management Co-operative Education program. An approved college diploma can be no more than eight years old at the point of admission. Students must complete BFIN 300 (Finance) at SAIT or MGT 3040 (Finance) at the U of L. Updated: May 18, 2007  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism The BAMHT is a degree program that combines a university education with hands-on experience and offers a co-op option. The BAMHT is a true "2+2" program. Community College graduates need a two year diploma in: a) travel and tourism, b) hotel/restaurant or food/beverage management, c) hospitality management, or d) equivalent. Students applying from SAIT are guaranteed a place in the program providing they have graduated with a "B" (70%) average. Students enter directly into Year Three of the BAMHT degree, providing they have taken two courses in Economics. Updated May 25, 2007  FORMAL AGREEMENT


University of Victoria Bachelor of Commerce Applicants from two-year hospitality management/hotel and restaurant administration diploma programs may be eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Commerce  program hospitality management specialization, if they meet the following criteria: The diploma is completed with a minimum of B (5.0 GPA on nine-point scale) average, as determined by the Undergraduate Admissions and Records. The average as calculated by the Undergraduate Admissions and Records is a cumulative GPA, which includes all course attempts. Except for the pre-admitted students, the diploma is granted by August 31 of the year for which the student is applying for admission. Final official documentation will be required. The diploma is awarded by a college that offers the “BC Provincial Hospitality Management Diploma Program” or its equivalent. Completion of a microeconomics course (equivalent to UVic ECON 103: Principles of Microeconomics), 1.5 units of university-level mathematics (not to include UVic Math 120 or equivalent) and an acceptable statistics course (equivalent to STAT 252) each with a minimum grade of B-. Satisfaction of the Undergraduate English Requirements. Diploma students are encouraged to contact the Bachelor of Commerce office early in their program to find out how these courses can be met.  Updated October 31, 2008  FORMAL AGREEMENT


Vancouver Community College Bachelor of Hospitality Management Students who graduate from SAIT's Hospitality Management diploma with a GPA of 3.0 would be eligible to enter year 3 of VCC's applied degree in Hospitality ManagementUpdated May 30, 2008  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College) Bachelor of Hospitality Management Upon application to the VIU's Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree, VIU agrees to recognize a block of 60 credits earned by any student who has successfully completed SAIT's Hospitality Management diploma. Degree completion requirements include an additional 60 credits of academic work and at least 9 credits of internship or cooperative work experience. Refer to the link above for details. Updated January 7, 2010  FORMAL AGREEMENT




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Hotel and Restaurant Management
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
This program has been discontinued effective September 2007 but graduates considering this transfer option should contact the SAIT Academic Chair.


Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) The BPA-CS is available to students who have completed an approved two year communications-related diploma from an institute of technology. SAIT graduates are eligible for 60 credit transfer. Click on Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) for more information.  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


Griffith University Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) 6 semester program. 3 semesters in GU for completion of Bachelor of Business. Entry in February and July. Click on Credit Transfer and Articulation  or K.O.M. Consultants for additional information.  FORMAL AGREEMENT


Royal Roads University Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management RRU agrees to facilitate the block transfer of students from SAIT with appropriate qualifications into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management degree provided all other entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the program. Entrance to all RRU programs is on a competitive basis. Updated May 18, 2007 FORMAL AGREEMENT


University of Calgary Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management SAIT's diploma program meets all of the requirements for admission into the BHRM program. Click on Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management for additional information.  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) Eight majors are available in the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program. Students presenting other approved diplomas with a major other than Accounting may select any major from this list except Accounting. Students admitted to the Post-Diploma B.Mgt. Program are also eligible for participation in the Management Co-operative Education program. An approved college diploma can be no more than eight years old at the point of admission. Students must complete BFIN 300 (Finance) at SAIT or MGT 3040 (Finance) at the U of L. Updated: May 18, 2007  GENERAL POLICY


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism Transfer Entry 2+2 allows you to transfer credits from an approved two year Hospitality and Tourism diploma, complete two more years at UNB Saint John and graduate with Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism (BAMHT).  Click on BAMHT for additional information.  FORMAL AGREEMENT



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Meat Operations and Management
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs could be evaluated on an individual basis.  Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information and possible options there.



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Professional Cooking
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management This BAM degree program is extremely flexible and suited to two year diploma graduates wanting to receive their degrees in two years (4 one term semesters).  Admission requirements for this degree include successful completion of any two year program with an overall average of 70%.  The two years of study at UNB would be specifically designed to build upon their studies and focus acquired through their college program.  This program would be of interest to those college graduates who would like to progress their career in management.  Updated November 7, 2007  FORMAL AGREEMENT



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Travel and Tourism
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
Griffith University Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management), Gold Coast 6 semester program. 3 semesters in GU for completion of Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management). February or July entry. Click on Credit Transfer and Articulation for additional information. Updated October 31, 2008  FORMAL AGREEMENT


Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Tourism Management TVT graduates could expect to receive up to 48 credits towards the BTM degree. Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure courses selected are appropriate for their program of study or to meet future educational goals. Updated October 31, 2008 SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism Transfer entry 2+2 allows graduates with an average of 70% to transfer credit from an approved two-year hospitality and tourism diploma from a partner college (SAIT) and complete two more years to graduate with the Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism. Updated May 18, 2007  FORMAL AGREEMENT


Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University- College) Bachelor of Tourism Management Upon application to the VIU's Bachelor of Tourism Management degree, VIU agrees to recognize a block of 60 credits earned by any student who has successfully completed SAIT's Travel and Tourism diploma. Degree completion requirements include an additional 60 credits of academic work and at least 9 credits of internship or cooperative work experience. Refer to the link above for details. Updated March 30, 2009, FORMAL AGREEMENT



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