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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 Bachelor of Technology in Trades and Technology Leadership degree program at Thompson Rivers University.  Updated April 30, 2008  FORMAL AGREEMENT.


University of Fraser Valley Bachelor of Business Administration: Trades Management Apprentice graduates with at least 5 years work experience and a Provincial Certificate of Qualification or inter-provincial certificate of qualification, held for at least one year, are eligible to apply for this business oriented Bachelor of Business Administration in Trades Management degree at University of Fraser Valley. Click here for admission details. Updated April 23, 2010 SPECIFIC RECOGNITION.



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Baker
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
SAIT Polytechnic 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
SAIT Polytechnic Technology Infrastructure Management Recent and past graduates of any SAIT two-year diplomas are eligible for admission to the Fast-Track Technology Infrastructure Management program. See Program Coordinator for further details. Updated February 11, 2011 INTERNAL OPTION.


University of Calgary Graduates of 2-year diplomas will be awarded up to 5 full junior open options.  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 December 8, 2010 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT 89900.



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Baking and Pastry Arts
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
SAIT Polytechnic Technology Infrastructure Management Recent and past graduates of any SAIT two-year diplomas are eligible for admission to the Fast-Track Technology Infrastructure Management program. See Program Coordinator for further details. Updated February 11, 2011 INTERNAL OPTION.


Humber College Advanced Diploma in Culinary Administration Graduates of SAIT's Baking and Pastry Arts diploma are eligible to enter the third year of this advanced diploma program at Humber. Humber has an agreement where graduates of Humber’s Advanced Diploma in Culinary Administration articulate straight into year four of Holland College’s (PEI) Applied Degree in Culinary Operations. Updated August 31, 2010 SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management This Bachelor of Applied Management (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 University of New Brunswick 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
Athabasca University Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) SAIT graduates of the Hospitality Management diploma program are eligible for 30 credits towards the 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) degree at Athabasca University plus additional credit for any SAIT courses that will fit into the remaining degree program requirements. Updated July 21, 2011 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT #125913.


Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) SAIT graduates of the Hospitality Management diploma program are eligible for 30 credits towards the 4-year Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) degree at Athabasca University. Updated July 21, 2011 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT #128512.


Capilano University Bachelor of Tourism Management Graduates of the Hospitality Management diploma program may be awarded up to 57 transfer credits towards Capilano University’s 120 credit Bachelor of Tourism Management degree. Completion of the SAIT diploma does not imply guaranteed admission or preferential entry to the receiving institution. SAIT students will have to meet the entry requirements of the receiving institution to be accepted into the BTM program. The minimum GPA is 3.0 or equivalent. Updated April 23, 2010 FORMAL AGREEMENT.


Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management SAIT Hospitality Management graduates are eligible for advanced credit towards this Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management provided the SAIT coursework meets their transferability requirements. Contact University of Houston 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 in International Tourism and Hotel Management. Entry in February and July. Click on Credit Transfer and Articulation or KOM Consultants for additional information.  Updated September 1, 2009 FORMAL AGREEMENT.


Humber College Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduates of SAIT’s Hospitality Management diploma are eligible for admission to Humber’s one year Hospitality & Tourism Operations Management (Post-Graduate) diploma. The program is two semesters of study followed by an eight-week internship. Updated August 31, 2010 SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


Mount Royal University Bachelor of Business Administration Graduates of SAIT’s Hospitality Management diploma are eligible for 51 unspecified credits towards Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in General Management degree. Updated February 1, 2012  ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT 126504


Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen (UK) Bachelor of Arts (HONS): International Hospitality Management SAIT graduates of the 2-year HMGT diploma are eligible to enter Stage 3 of this degree program provided all admission requirements are met (GPA 3.0, reference from SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism, satisfactory evidence of English proficiency, and eligibility to obtain the required study visa) at RGU in Aberdeen, Scotland. Updated: December 9, 2011 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 Royal Roads University program.  Updated February 17, 2010 FORMAL AGREEMENT.


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (HON): Hotel Management (Conversion) SAIT graduates of the HMGT diploma program are eligible for 48 credits and to study for 1 ½ years towards this BSc(Hons) degree in Hotel Management (Conversion) at HKPU provided that all other admission requirements are met. Updated: December 9, 2011


University of Calgary Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management

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



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. Please visit the University of Lethbridge Post-Diploma Degree Programs page to see if your diploma is admissible to the UofL. For more information about co-op and its possibilities for you, click on Co-operative Education and contact the university as enrollment dates and applications are program specific.  Updated December 8, 2010 GENERAL POLICY.


University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) Hospitality Management graduates will be given the opportunity to complete the 20-24 course requirements for the Bachelor of Management (Post-diploma) degree program. Students are guaranteed admission with a diploma GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduates with a diploma GPA below 3.0 may be admitted in the second round of admissions. Eight majors are available in the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program. Bridging courses are required to be taken at either SAIT or University of Lethbridge (check the above link). 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. Updated April 23, 2010 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT 119460.


University of Lethbridge Pre-Bachelor of Management/ Bachelor of Education (available in General Management only) Ever thought about becoming a teacher? Students begin the program classified as Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. in the Faculty of Management. After completion of 10 courses, including Education 2500, students must apply to the Faculty of Education. Students are not officially in the Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program until they have been admitted to BOTH the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Education. Once admitted to both the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Education students complete the remaining 25 courses in order to meet program requirements for the Bachelor of Management and the Bachelor of Education degrees. Admission is competitive. Admission is guaranteed with a diploma GPA of at least 3.0, and applicants with a diploma GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 may be considered depending on individual circumstances. (on a 4.0 scale). Students admitted to the Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. 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. Updated April 23, 2010  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION.


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism The Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism 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 Ontario Institute of Technology Commerce Bridge, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Graduates of SAIT’s Hospitality Management diploma program with an overall B average or better will be considered for admission to University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Commerce Bridge program. Students who complete the five bridge courses from a business or non-business program with a minimum cumulative B average or 3.0 GPA, will be eligible for admission to the third year of UOIT’s four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree program. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Updated November 1, 2010 FORMAL AGREEMENT


University of Victoria Bachelor of Commerce Applicants from SAIT's two-year Hospitality Management or Hotel and Restaurant Management diploma programs may be eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Commerce , Hospitality Management specialization program, 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 Vancouver Community College's Bachelors in Hospitality Management degree.  Updated May 30, 2008  SPECIFIC RECOGNITION.


Vancouver Island University Bachelor of Hospitality Management Upon application to the Vancouver Island University'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.


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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Hotel and Restaurant Management
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
This program has been discontinued effective September 2007. 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 or the SAIT Academic Chair for more information and possible options.



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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
Humber College Advanced Diploma in Culinary Administration Graduates of SAIT's Professional Cooking  diploma are eligible to enter the third year of this advanced diploma program at Humber College. Humber has an agreement where graduates of Humber’s Advanced Diploma in Culinary Administration articulate straight into year four of Holland College’s (PEI) Applied Degree in Culinary Operations. Updated August 31, 2010 SPECIFIC RECOGNITION


University of New Brunswick, Saint John Bachelor of Applied Management This Bachelor of Applied Management (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 University of New Brunswick 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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Travel and Tourism
Transfer Institution Transfer Option Supporting Information
Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) SAIT graduates of the Travel and Tourism diploma program are eligible for 30 credits towards the 4-year Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) degree at Athabasca University. Updated July 21, 2011 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT #128890.


Athabasca University Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) SAIT graduates of the Travel and Tourism diploma program are eligible for 30 credits towards the 3-year or  4-year Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma) degree at Athabasca University. Updated July 21, 2011 ACAT FORMAL AGREEMENT #125914.


Capilano University Bachelor of Tourism Management Graduates of the Travel and Tourism diploma program may be awarded up to 48 transfer credits towards Capilano University’s 120 credit Bachelor of Tourism Management degree. Completion of the SAIT diploma does not imply guaranteed admission or preferential entry to the receiving institution. SAIT students will have to meet the entry requirements of the receiving institution to be accepted into the BTM program. The minimum GPA is 3.0 or equivalent. Updated April 23, 2010 FORMAL AGREEMENT.


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


Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen (UK) Bachelor of Arts (HONS): International Tourism Management SAIT graduates of the 2-year Travel and Tourism diploma are eligible to enter Stage 3 of this degree program provided all admission requirements are met (GPA 3.0, reference from SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism, satisfactory evidence of English proficiency, and eligibility to obtain the required study visa) at RGU in Aberdeen, Scotland. Updated: December 9, 2011 FORMAL AGREEMENT


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (HONS): Tourism Management SAIT graduates of the Hospitality Management diploma program are eligible for 48 credits and to study for 1 ½ years towards this BSc(Hons) degree in Tourism Management (Conversion) at HKPU provided that all other admission requirements are met. Updated: December 9, 2011 FORMAL AGREEMENT.


Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Tourism Management Travel and Tourism graduates could expect to receive up to 48 credits towards the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree. Students are responsible for consulting with their Thompson Rivers University Open Learning 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 Bachelor of Tourism Management Upon application to the Vancouver Island University'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.


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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