Land Analyst

Credential:: certificate
Program length:: 1 year
Campus:: Main
International applicants:: Not Accepted
Faculty:: MacPhail School of Energy

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Overview

Train to work within the oil and gas industry by coordinating and acting as a liaison between corporations, landowners, regulators and government departments.

The Land Analyst certificate is an online 10-course credit program that provides graduates with hands-on skills in surface land administration.

The opportunity to advance your education by transferring into this program or gain credit for previous postsecondary courses may be available.

There may also be opportunities to further your education by transferring to another institution once you graduate.

Learn more about program and institution transfer options.

During the second semester, students have the option to do a practicum — an eight-week work experience course that encompasses applying acquired skills in a related workplace environment — or group work focused on project management, including the planning and management of project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement.

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Land Analyst certificate.

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Careers and opportunities

Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.

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Finally, you can also head to Alberta alis for various tools and resources, including additional quizzes and labour market information to help you narrow down a career path.

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Courses

The Land Analyst certificate requires 30 credits (10 courses) to complete.

The program spans one year, with two semesters.

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Suggested schedule of study

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Credit
LAND-201	Land Documentation	3.0
LAND-202	Surface Rights & Land Applications	3.0
LAND-203	Petroleum Industry Fundamentals	3.0
COMM-256	Professional Communications and Presentations Skills	3.0
DATA-240	Energy Asset Management Software Applications	3.0
Semester 1 Total		15.0

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Credit
LAND-206	Advanced Land Documentation	3.0
LAND-207	Advanced Regulations	3.0
LAND-208	Stakeholder Engagement	3.0
LAND-209	Managing Alberta's Lands	3.0
PROJ-399	Project Management	3.0
	OR
PRAC-286	Practicum	3.0
Semester 2 Total		15.0
Total		30.0

Course	Credits
Professional Communication and Presentation Skills will introduce learners to the professional writing, collaboration and presentation skills needed to be successful in their chosen field. Learners will gain an understanding of the strategies and competencies required for effective communication with an emphasis on developing the interpersonal skills needed to perform as part of a high-functioning team. Coursework will require learners to work in individual and collaborative settings. Equivalents: COMM 265	3
This course covers information technology concepts, including business IT systems, internal and external internet policies. The learner will be introduced to the ethical considerations of intellectual property, information privacy and emerging business technologies with some focus on Microsoft products. The learner will apply fundamental concepts, terminology and scope of data/records management related to energy and specifically energy asset management and related software applications. Topics will include retention, archiving and governmental records management requirements. Equivalents: COMM 265	3
Topics include an overview of rights and documentation associated with the ownership of land. Legal land descriptions, land title systems and dower situations are applied to the surface acquisition context. Documents for various types of land acquisitions are completed. Course material covers the working language of the surface land profession.	3
Learners examine the workings of the judicial system in Alberta as it relates to the surface land acquisition process. Learners gain an appreciation for the amount of preparatory work required in appearing before a quasi-judicial board. Learners can explain and apply the requirements of the selected pieces of legislation used in the surface land business.	3
This course provides an overview of the petroleum industry, starting with the theories related to the origins of oil and gas to the refining of the end product. It focuses on the accepted theory for the origin of petroleum, lease construction, drilling operations, well completion, surface infrastructure, transportation of products and the refining process.	3
This project-based course will enhance the learners’ capabilities in land administration. Learners are expected to work independently and as part of a team to manage information on industry-related projects and are required to see them through to completion. Pre-requisites: LAND 201	3
This course examines Federal and Provincial governmental requirements and issues important to land agents, land analysts, surface land owners, occupants, local authorities, and managers. Learners will research issues impacting stakeholders, including setbacks, flaring and emergency preparedness. Pre-requisites: LAND 202	3
This course examines the role of Land Agents and Land Analysts' role in public consultation. Regulatory requirements on stakeholder consultation are studied. Scenarios provide students with practical application of the concepts contained in the regulations. This course examines issues surface land professionals encounter when working with aboriginal people and addressing their rights associated with traditional lands. Historical, legal, and cultural reasons impacting current situations are studied. Pre-requisites: LAND 201	3
Learners will apply provincial regulations in the surface land acquisition and development process. Stakeholder interests will be identified. Basic agricultural terminology will be covered in relation to industry’s impact on the landscape.	3

Choose one

Course	Credits
This practicum provides students with an eight-week work experience course that encompasses applying acquired skills in a related workplace environment. This learner-centred course allows for applied education practice for students who can benefit from industry experience. Pre-requisites: LAND 201 LAND 202 LAND 203 LAND 206 LAND 207 LAND 209	3
Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of project management and its application in industry. The focus of this course is to provide project management skills, including planning and management of project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. Emphasis is on team building and group work. Project management software will also be evaluated. Pre-requisites: LAND 201 LAND 202 LAND 203 LAND 206 LAND 207 LAND 209	3

Course

Credits

This practicum provides students with an eight-week work experience course that encompasses applying acquired skills in a related workplace environment. This learner-centred course allows for applied education practice for students who can benefit from industry experience.

Pre-requisites:

LAND 201
LAND 202
LAND 203
LAND 206
LAND 207
LAND 209

Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of project management and its application in industry. The focus of this course is to provide project management skills, including planning and management of project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. Emphasis is on team building and group work. Project management software will also be evaluated.

Pre-requisites:

LAND 201
LAND 202
LAND 203
LAND 206
LAND 207
LAND 209

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 >

Explore your options!

Some courses in this program are available through Open Studies. You can complete courses via Open Studies to get a head start on your education, reduce your course load once accepted into a credentialed program, or determine which career path best suits you before you fully commit.

You may also take courses for general interest or personal and professional development.

Available Open Studies courses

Admission requirements

Applicants educated in Canada

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents.

at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
at least 50% in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.

All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment. Find out what educational documents are accepted and assessment options.

SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.

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English language proficiency

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

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Available intakes

Fall 2024

Start dates:

Sep 03, 2024

Domestic students: Open: Application deadline: June 28, 2024
International students: Open: Application deadline: May 29, 2024

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	Additional fees	Total per year
1	2	$5,730	$1,570	$7,300
Total cost:				$7,300

Year	Number of semesters	Tuition fees	Additional fees	Total per year
1	2	$7,740	$1,570	$9,310
Total cost:				$9,310

Supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.

This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.

Financial aid

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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.

2023/24 fees per semester

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**	$16.23/credit	$146
Health plan***	N/A	$86 ($172 annually)
Dental plan***	N/A	$79 ($158 annually)
Total	$311 maximum	$476

_{*The City of Calgary has increased their UPass fee from $160 to $165 effective for Winter 2024. This increase was not reflected in the above-quoted tuition and fee amounts at the time of publishing.}

_{**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.}

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Student technology fee: supports improvements to cybersecurity to protect student and institutional information, access to learning material outside the classroom, and technology to enhance the student experience.

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Laundry fee: covers the cost of laundering the required uniforms. Applicable only to certain programs and apprenticeships.

Saitsa fees: supports the student-led, non-profit organization representing students. Fees support the operation of a variety of student services, activities, and programming.

Health and dental fees: provides access to thousands of dollars in coverage for prescription medication, dental treatments, paramedical services, and multiple other benefits. Domestic students with existing health and dental coverage may opt out. Find more details at saitsa.com/benefits.

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