World-Class Learning Experiences
Driving firsts, nexts and forging connections with industry.
Academic and
service quality
Investing in a robust system of curriculum development and quality assurance, close engagement with industry, strong pedagogy, as well as supporting services, infrastructure and facilities, elevates SAIT’s academic programs and the learning experience.
Goals in this area include:
- Enhance processes to monitor program quality and update curriculum to ensure SAIT has a state-of-the-art academic environment reflective of current industry standards.
- Elevate comprehensive pedagogical training for new faculty during the onboarding process and ongoing development of all faculty on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Ensure we have the right capacity and mix of services to support and sustain service levels for our evolving learner population.
- Create a world-class physical environment that fosters creativity, well-being and connection. Incorporate advanced technology for teaching and learning, as well as universal design and sustainable operations principles into campus infrastructure.
Scholarly
activity
Scholarly activity is essential to maintaining the quality and relevance of our programs. SAIT is committed to scholarship that advances industry expertise and empowers faculty to adopt leading practices in pedagogy and educational technology.
Goals in this area include:
- Establish a structured scholarly activity research plan and a dedicated office to support scholarly pursuits.
- Sharpen focus on scholarly activity, education technology, faculty development, and quality program and course design.
- Invest strategically in educational technologies to identify effective tools for applied education with scale-up potential.
- Offer ongoing training and professional development to ensure faculty are equipped with advanced teaching skills and can share best practices across the institution.
SAIT’s School of Business ranks #2 in Canada on a global list — here’s what sets us apart
It’s one of Canada’s most well-kept secrets, but shouldn’t be: SAIT’s School of Business is one of the best there is.
It’s one of Canada’s most well-kept secrets, but shouldn’t be: SAIT’s School of Business is one of the best there is.
The school has ranked #53 on CEOWORLD Magazine’s Best Business Schools in the World for 2025 and is one of just 10 Canadian schools to make the list, positioned between the University of Toronto at #52 and McGill at #80. This is SAIT’s fifth consecutive year of recognition.
To be named amongst greats like Harvard (#4), Stanford (#5) and Cambridge (#13) is no small feat and speaks to the quality of SAIT’s business programming.
Global
insights
We recognize the increasing importance of understanding the broader world in which Alberta competes. SAIT’s international student population contributes to a diverse learning environment that promotes cross-cultural awareness, while international opportunities serve to expand the worldviews of our people, as well as our reach and reputation.
Goals in this area include:
- Create global learning experience opportunities (study abroad, work-integrated learning, research projects, short courses) for learners in every school at SAIT.
- Collaborate with international partners to establish faculty and staff exchanges for the purpose of personal and professional development.
Impactful
people
SAIT’s success is driven by the collective contributions of our entire community. When we create and celebrate a supportive, inclusive and dynamic campus, we empower every individual to thrive at SAIT through meaningful impact.
Goals in this area include:
- Provide an excellent onboarding experience that equips employees with the tools, knowledge and support they need to feel confident in their roles, promoting early connection and long-term success within the institution.
- Offer employees lifelong learning and leadership opportunities to excel in their fields, inspire innovation and drive meaningful impact.
- Provide employees with diverse growth opportunities across the institution, including secondments and cross-departmental projects, ensuring a succession plan that supports individual and institutional success as well as institutional sustainability.
Province commits $30 million to support health-care education at SAIT
Through Budget 2025, the Government of Alberta has announced a $30 million investment to support SAIT’s Taylor Family Campus Centre, which will include the development of an integrated health-care education piece.
Through Budget 2025, the Government of Alberta has announced a $30 million investment to support SAIT’s Taylor Family Campus Centre, which will include the development of an integrated health-care education piece.
Leveraging SAIT’s expertise in health care, plans for the new campus centre include integrated health clinics covering comprehensive health, dental, vision, pharmacy services and mental health support. Health and public safety programming at SAIT is providing a stream of students primed for practicum placement, with the centre's future clinic space serving as a critical training ground.
Read the full media releaseMore about our plan and strategic pathways:
BOLD FUTURES
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.