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Overview
Navigate the complex world of international business and position yourself for a career in multinational corporations and international companies.
Build on your existing experience and further develop your strategic, integrative, sustainable and growth mindset to enhance business performance in a global environment. You’ll learn from supportive faculty with international industry experience. They’re invested in your success and will further develop your business knowledge through work-integrated learning. This learning approach mimics international business challenges and opportunities to prepare you for success in the global workplace.
You’ll further develop your business skills in our small-sized classes where you will actively participate in collaborative coursework in key areas. These include intercultural communications, business development, business management, regulatory and legal frameworks, marketing and strategy. You can also advance your complex interpersonal skills in negotiations, change and conflict management through our elective courses.
In your third semester, you will take an integrated experience elective and choose between:
- a capstone course that enables you to apply your abilities in a work-integrated learning project with a service focus, OR
- an experiential study tour course that allows you to travel internationally and work with an industry partner to apply your abilities in a real-world setting.
This program’s work-integrated learning approach will position you for roles in international management consulting, government relations, start-ups, and companies with international operations or sales when you graduate.
Is this the right program for me?
To achieve success in this program, you should:
- Be proactive, independent, and resourceful
- Have strong written and oral communication skills
- Be prepared to work in teams
- Be proficient in the use of a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office software
- Spend nine to 12 hours per week on each course, including in-class hours
- Actively participate in all classes and activities
- Become familiar and adhere to SAIT’s policies and procedures
- Be ready for a challenge and committed to keeping yourself on schedule
If you are engaged in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources, you may be more likely to experience success in SAIT’s programs.
Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT International Business Management post-diploma certificate.
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Tuition and fees
Estimated cost per year:
Domestic total 2023/24
- Year 1: $9,060
International total 2023/24
- Year 1: $22,644
Final costs are dependent on the number of courses a student takes per semester.
Requirements
You will be offered admission to this program through direct entry if you meet the admission requirements and space is available.
Why SAIT Business?
Gain the practical business knowledge, interpersonal, organizational, technological and decision-making skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced global business environment at SAIT's School of Business.
Admission requirements
Program requirements
Applicants must have completed a two-year Business Administration diploma or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 grade-point average, (67% or C+). This diploma must include a minimum of 20 courses, or 60 credits.
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
A combination of education and experience will be considered upon approval from the academic chair.
When should you apply?
Visit our Apply page to see when applications open and close for upcoming semesters.
To see which semesters this program has intakes for, look at the Available Intakes information at the top of this page.
Direct entry: four-step process
Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.
Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.
Step 3: Apply to the program and submit your transcripts.
Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.
Step 4: Continue to monitor your application status through mySAIT.ca.
You must submit final transcripts/grades to show you have completed the courses and met the minimum admission requirements by the transcript deadline or your seat will be rescinded.
This program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students as long as the student is enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Communication during admission
Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. We recommend you add the business.advising@sait.ca domain to your safe senders' list or you risk missing critical email messages.
When do classes start?
Classes for this program adhere to the following year start and end dates based on the semester the student begins their program.
| Classes begin | Year start date | Year end date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Sept. 5, 2023 | June 28, 2024 |
Courses
Program outline
This program consists of 30 credits (10 courses).
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-300 | Intercultural Communications | 3.0 |
| MKTG-366 | Business Development and Customer Relationship Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-360 | International Business | 3.0 |
| MNGT-407 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| Elective 1 (choose one) | 3.0 | |
| Semester 1 total: | 15.0 | |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BLAW-400 | Legal Aspects of International Trade | 3.0 |
| MKTG-459 | International Marketing | 3.0 |
| MNGT-465 | International Management | 3.0 |
| Elective 2 (choose one) | 3.0 | |
| Semester 2 total: | 12.0 | |
Semester 3
Integrated Experience Elective (choose one)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| INTL-467 | International Business Study Tour | 3.0 |
| MNGT-467 | International Business Capstone | 3.0 |
| Semester 3 total: | 3.0 | |
| Program total: | 30.0 | |
Elective courses (choose 2)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT-252 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MKTG-461 | International Sales and Negotiation | 3.0 |
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.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Transfer options
The opportunity to advance your education by transferring in, within or on from SAIT is available.
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Costs 2023/24
Tuition and fees
The following costs are effective as of July 1, 2023. They are an estimate of tuition and fees based on the recommended course load per year. *
Domestic students
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5** | $7,260 | $1,105 | $695 | $9,060 |
International students
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5** | $20,844 | $1,105 | $695 | $22,644 |
*For a detailed breakdown of tuition costs per course, visit the domestic and international fee tables.
**.5 indicates a combination of full-time semester(s) and part-time semester(s) in the same academic year. In many cases, students are completing a practicum during their part-time semester. Part-time students are those taking less than nine (9) course credits in a semester.
Fees
Your fees are calculated based on the number of course credits you take per semester (approximately 16 weeks of study). In most cases, your fee is determined based on whether you're taking more or less than nine (9) course credits (more than nine credits in a semester are considered full-time studies.)
Fees are adjusted for programs with start dates outside of the typical 15-week program.
Learn more about what your fees are for
Fees are subject to change without notice.
| Fees | < 9 credits per semester | > 9 credits per semester |
| SAIT fees | ||
| Campus athletic and recreation | $51.50 | $103 |
| Student support fee | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| Student technology fee | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| UPass* | N/A | $160 |
| Total | $157 | $474 |
| Saitsa fees | ||
| Student association fee** | $16.22/credit | $146 |
| Health plan*** | N/A | $86 ($172 annually) |
| Dental plan*** | N/A | $79 ($158 annually) |
| Total | $311 maximum | $476 |
*Additional eligibility requirements apply for students to obtain a UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our Upass page.
**Saitsa fees are paid per credit to a maximum amount of $146 per semester.
***Health and dental fees are charged per semester to an annual maximum amount of $172 for health and $158 for dental. In most cases, program fees quoted are based on students paying for a full year of health and dental coverage. International students are charged these fees regardless of course load. Domestic students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Learn more at saitsa.com/benefits.
Books and supplies*
For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Next steps for incoming students
Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.
Orientation
You can prepare by attending the Big SAIT Welcome, online information sessions, international or Indigenous orientation, and completing the preparation courses below.
Computers and laptops
This is a bring your own device program with a standard hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Preparation courses
To support your success, short courses are available to you to help prepare you for the academic year:
PERS 050: Student Rights and Responsibilities
This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You will learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. PRES-050 must be completed within 30 days from the start of the semester.
PREP 100: The SAIT Experience
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. Course completion is recommended by the end of your first semester.
Both courses can be accessed through Brightspace (D2L) before the first day of classes.
Students taking a full-time course load, or more than nine (9) credits per semester, will be automatically enrolled in these courses.
They are optional for students taking a part-time course load (9 or fewer credits per semester). Part-time students can register by emailing academic.coaching@sait.ca.
Required textbooks
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.
Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase is required this term.
Contact
For any questions, or to set up a virtual advising appointment, please contact our School of Business Advising Centre.
Phone: 403.284.8485
Email: business.advising@sait.ca
Academic chair
Grace McKenna, Academic Chair
Email: grace.mckenna@sait.ca
Next steps for all students
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Important dates and deadlines
Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.
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