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Overview

Develop your management and leadership skills to be an effective leader and advance your career.

Taught by industry-experienced instructors, you'll gain a foundation for success as a manager, team lead or supervisor by working independently and in teams to better understand how to manage projects and lead people in today's rapidly changing business world.

Prepare yourself to lead a team through disruptive change while maintaining momentum through continuous improvements by evolving your leadership, interpersonal, accounting and project management skills and applying that knowledge to various situations.

You can choose two electives to tailor the program to your specific needs and interests. You will finish the program with a capstone course that gives you the opportunity to apply your abilities in a work-integrated learning project, further developing critical thinking, communication, collaboration and organizational capabilities.

To be successful 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 9-12 hours per week on each course, including in-class hours
  • actively participate in all classes and activities
  • become familiar with and adhere to SAIT's academic policies.
  • be ready for a challenge and committed to keeping yourself on schedule

Also, students who are engaged and take advantage of SAIT services and resources usually experience more success in SAIT's programs.

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

When you complete the program, you have the opportunity to ladder into higher credentials at SAIT. Up to 24 credits from this certificate can be applied to our Business Administration diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration program. Both programs have additional admission requirements, and your timeline to complete a diploma or degree begins when you start the first certificate course.

Learn more about program and institution transfer options.

International applicants can apply for two consecutive programs at the same time to create a two-year bundle with Management and Leadership and the Data Analytics or Cyber Security Security for Control Systems post-diploma certificates.

In the first year of study, you'll complete one of the following post-diploma certificates:

  • Cyber Security for Control Systems focuses on addressing the business risks specific to securing control systems in different industries, including business, digital technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, and more.
  • Data Analytics focuses on predictive analytics, which uses statistical models and forecasting to understand possible future scenarios, as well as prescriptive analytics, which uses optimization and simulation to produce recommendations on possible outcomes.

In the second year of study, you will complete a Management and Leadership certificate to prepare you to lead a team through disruptive change to the working environment.

Upon completion of both certificate programs, you'll receive a post-diploma certificate and a Management and Leadership certificate and may qualify for a post-graduate work permit of up to three years. If you only complete one of the programs, you may be eligible for a one-year post-graduate work permit. 

Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent) requirements:

  • Completion of a two-year diploma or undergraduate degree in information technology, instrumentation or related technical discipline.
  • Three to five years of work experience in business, information technology, instrumentation, or a related technical discipline would also be accepted with approval from the program academic chair.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive SAIT Management and Leadership 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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Career counselling and support

Unsure which career path is for you? SAIT offers career planning services to help you decide your future.

You can also get started by taking our online career finder quiz, which can help you narrow down your search based on your current skills and interests.

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 Management and Leadership certificate requires 30 credits (10 courses) to complete, including:

  • eight required courses
  • two elective courses

You'll have up to five years to complete this certificate.

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Course Credits

This course provides an introduction to financial accounting from the perspective of the user who makes decisions based on financial information. The course includes an introduction to the accounting framework, generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements. Accounting concepts such as accounting for cash, accounts receivable, assets, liabilities, sales and inventories, are covered in the context of how they are applied to decision making. Decision analysis regarding corporate ownership and application of financial ratios will also be studied.

Equivalents:
  • ACCT 1010
3

This course will examine intercultural communication and its relationship to personal, organizational and societal identity and influence. The ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures will promote increased understanding of cultural differences, challenge perceptions and develop tolerance for differences. Developing intercultural communication skills will enable you to work successfully and collaboratively in a global marketplace.

Equivalents:
  • COMM 3300
3

Human Resource (HR) Management includes the foundational knowledge and skills required by HR Professionals and business managers. This course includes an overview of the field of human resource management, along with human resource planning, employee compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training of employees, performance management, government regulation and health and safety in the workplace.

Equivalents:
  • HRMT 2320
3

Business Leadership is a course that will take you on a journey of self discovery as well as an inside look at current perspectives of Leadership today. We all take on leadership roles in our lives. In business, success is often attributed to great leadership. However, today in business this role has evolved as has the business environment. Teamwork is an essential component of an organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. From time to time, you may be called upon to take on a leadership role for your work group, even without a title. Throughout this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to help you fulfill your role as a leader through your understanding of personal and organizational leadership.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

  • MGMT 254
  • MNGT 250
Equivalents:
  • LDSH 3050
  • LDSH 405
3

This introductory course provides an overview of human behaviour in organizations at the individual, group, and organizational level and the effect of each on organizational effectiveness. Topics include: individual differences, motivation, communication, teams, power and politics, conflict and negotiation, leadership, organizational culture, and change management.

Equivalents:
  • MNGT 2250
3

This introductory course examines the multi-faceted role of managers and leaders within the organization. Issues such as planning and controls, managing the team and group dynamics, and creating and leading change will be examined within the cultural context of the organization. Decision making and communication skills from a management perspective will be developed in light of sustainability, ethical, and diversity issues combined with a constantly changing competitive environment.

Equivalents:
  • MNGT 1255
3

In this capstone course, students from different disciplines work collaboratively to apply classroom knowledge and diverse viewpoints to a challenge faced by a business or community organization. Combining their disciplinary perspectives for broader context, students will investigate and analyze the problem before presenting a solution. By adding a service-learning component that strengthens community ties, the course allows teams to showcase applied learning and technical skills in a project that expands the individual student’s workplace insights while also forging business connections.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

  • ACCT 215, ACCT 255, ACCT 315, ACCT 338, ACCT 395, BCMP 225, and MNGT 200
  • ACCT 215, COMM 300, HRMT 320, LDSH 360, MNGT 250, MNGT 255, and MNGT 321
  • COMN 220, MKTG 260, MKTG 306, MKTG 366, MKTG 265, MNGT 200, MNGT 321

Or

  • ACCT 215, ENTR 350, MKTG 260, MNGT 200, and MNGT 255
  • One of:
    • BCMP 225
    • MNGT 321
    • MNGT 322
  • One of:
    • COMN 220
    • COMM 300
3

Project Management introduces you to the standards and best practices of the Project Management Institute. We will cover both the technical and sociocultural components of project management at an introductory level, including project definition, work breakdown structures, cost and scheduling techniques, and an introduction to earned value concepts. Stakeholder communications, risk management, project leadership, and project closure round out the topic coverage.

Equivalents:
  • MNGT 2321
3

Choose two of the following courses. 

Course Credits

Managers in all areas of business require an understanding of financial statements and how to use financial information for decision making. In this course, you will gain expertise in interpreting balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow. You will also learn how to use financial information for decision making. You will perform variance analysis and ratio analysis on financial statements in order to analyze them. You will gain an understanding of the importance of cash management in a business, and subsequently prepare bank reconciliations in order to reconcile cash between accounting records and bank statements. In addition, you will develop an understanding of the budgeting process, and how a budget is used in planning and control. Using the appropriate software, you will create a budget. The concept of using incremental analysis to make decisions will be introduced. Lastly, risk will be discussed for each objective of the course.

Pre-requisites:
  • ACCT 215
  • BMAT 230
Equivalents:
  • ACCT 2010
3

Business Mathematics introduces you to mathematical techniques used to solve finance problems involving simple and compound interest, debt repayment, valuation of investments, simple and general annuities, amortization of debts, sinking funds and bond valuations.

Equivalents:
  • BMAT 1040
  • BMAT 205
3

Continuous improvement has emphasis within successful companies as they focus on efficiently delivering products or services to meet customer requirements. This course will outline the principles of continuous improvement and expose you to some of the tools and widely-used methods of continuous improvement. Topics include the concepts of W. Edwards Deming, quality assurance, total quality management (TQM), lean Six-Sigma methodologies, and ISO standards. You will also learn how to analyze processes; identify and design improvements; plan and implement change; identify the impact on human resources; and analyze the results and their impact on the business.

Pre-requisites:
  • MNGT 250
  • MNGT 321
Equivalents:
  • MNGT 3010
3

In this course, you will gain an understanding of different negotiation styles and conflict resolution in the workplace, and develop strategies and skills to deal with different situations. Topics include negotiation and its components; personality; conflict resolution; negotiation style and temperaments; communication; interest and goals in negotiation; perception and power in negotiation; principles of persuasion; negotiation process; and styles, techniques and strategies. The focus will be on the practical implications of this knowledge for the practitioner.

Pre-requisites:
  • MNGT 250
Equivalents:
  • MNGT 3020
3

In this course, you will explore unpredictable drivers that trigger organizational change and develop capabilities to understand, drive and manage change at all levels of the organization. Topics include Types of Changes, Why Change, Understanding and Diagnosing Change, Resistance to Change, Change Communication Strategies, Change Management Perspectives, Change Management Models, Organization Development and Sense-Making approaches, Sustaining Change. This course will allow you to develop and design solutions to manage the challenges in implementing change initiatives in various areas of organizations.

Pre-requisites:
  • MNGT 250
Equivalents:
  • MNGT 4010
3

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to fundamental skills in critical thinking. You will develop skills in identifying fallacies, evaluating formal arguments, and diagnosing the appropriate form of argumentation in a variety of areas, including science and morality. Your skills in argumentation will be honed both in evaluating others’ arguments and in making your own.

Equivalents:
  • PHIL 1011
3

Quantitative Methods will build analysis skills through the study of basic concepts in statistics, including: sampling; measurement of central tendency and variability; probability and probability distributions; random variables; estimation; hypothesis testing; small sample theory; and regression analysis.

Equivalents:
  • STAT 2040
3

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.

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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

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

  • At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or,
  • At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 or,
  • At least 50% in SAIT COMN 220 Communication and Presentation Skills

A combination of education and experience will be considered upon approval from the Academic Chair. A minimum of three years’ work experience is strongly recommended.

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

Winter 2024

Start dates:

Domestic students: Open
  • Application deadline: Feb. 23, 2024

Spring 2024

Start dates:

Domestic students: Open
  • Application deadline: Jan. 22, 2024

Fall 2024

Start dates:

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 $5,910 $1,800 $7,710
Total cost:
$7,710

Year Number of semesters Tuition fees Additional fees Total per year
1 2.5 $18,207.90 $1,964 $20,171.90
Total cost:
$20,171.90

Books and 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.

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.

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Financial aid

Paying for your education may feel overwhelming, but we have resources and programs that can help, including information about payment options, student loans, grants and scholarships.

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This program is eligible for Canada Alberta Job Grant funding.

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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.

Information sessions

Prepare for a strong start in your chosen program or get the details you need to decide your future path.

Our expert staff and faculty are ready to answer your questions and provide information about the following:

  • What sets SAIT apart
  • An introduction to the program and area of study
  • Admission requirements
  • Future career paths
  • Information on the earning potential and graduate employment rates.

Contact us

Prepare for a strong start and get the details you need to make a decision about your future. Our expert staff and faculty are ready to answer your questions, and provide information about:

School of Business Advising

Phone
403.284.8485
Email
business.advising@sait.ca

International Student Advising

Phone
403.284.8852
Email
international@sait.ca