Overview
Make your mark with the industry-recognized Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. You can stand out in the job market with a wealth of business knowledge and skills - and a more in-depth level of relevant business coursework than graduates from other business degrees.
With your Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) laptop, you engage in small classes with active, collaborative coursework - learning from faculty with real business experience. You work in teams to deliver projects, present strategies and meet business goals. The BBA ensures you develop the business acumen, technical knowledge, and soft skills employers are looking for - leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and communication.
You start with a common first year to build core business skills. In year two, you choose from six majors: Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resource (HR) Management, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management. You can enhance your industry literacy with an optional Construction Project Management or Energy, Oil and Gas minor. Our close industry partnerships ensure that your learning is directly linked to the business community and real-world experiences.
Your final course is an Integrated Work Experience. You will have the opportunity to apply learned knowledge and skills to real-world business situations, while further developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication capabilities.
Majors:
- Accounting: Understand the strategic role of accounting in measuring financial performance. In SAIT’s Accounting major, you gain advanced knowledge in core accounting topics and quantitative skills. You graduate with all the courses you need to directly enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program and earn your designation.
- Financial Services: Study for a career in financial advising, banking, investing, or insurance for personal or corporate clients. The unique Financial Services major lets you complete exams for key industry certifications (IFIC, CSC). You can graduate with in-demand financial credentials already in hand.
- Human Resource (HR) Management: Graduate ready to add strategic value to organizations in recruitment, compensation, employee training and development, change management or navigating diversity. In this Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)-accredited program, you are exempt from writing the national exam for your Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
- Management: Open the door to a diverse career with effective skills in managing people, processes and projects. In Management, you learn about projects, operations, change and conflict through practical classes. Specialize your electives and learn the language of industry with a minor in energy or construction.
- Marketing: Learn to create and innovate to grow a business, launch new products and build brands - sometimes for actual clients. In Marketing, you master the marketing mix, embrace the latest trends and blend theory with real-world scenarios. Graduate with a professional portfolio and prepared for exciting careers.
- Supply Chain Management: Learn to effectively manage supply chains using examples from real companies. You delve deeply into procurement, logistics, transportation, inventory and warehouse management, supplier relations, contracts and performance analytics. You graduate ready to excel with unique skills from the only Supply Chain Management degree major in southern Alberta.
The BBA also offers two optional minors:
- Construction Project Management: Get the inside track for a business role in the robust Canadian construction industry. You learn the process of managing large capital construction projects including risk and conflict on construction sites, design considerations and more.
- Energy, Oil and Gas: Prepare to work in Alberta’s dynamic energy industry with courses from the state-of-the-art MacPhail School of Energy. You learn the language of the industry with insights into technical, regulatory and economic factors and more.
Your final course is an Integrated Work Experience. You will have the opportunity to apply learned knowledge and skills to real-world business situations, while further developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication capabilities.
Is this the right fit for me?
To be successful in this academically rigorous program, you should:
- attend and actively participate in all classes
- spend six to nine hours per week on each course outside of regular class time
- be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
- be prepared to work in teams
- be prepared for increasing level of difficulty each year
- become familiar and adhere to SAIT's policies and procedures
- have strong written and oral communication skills.
If you are engaged in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources, you’ll be more likely to experience success in SAIT's programs.
Professional designations and certifications
When you graduate, you can pursue different professional designations, depending on your major. In some cases, we have formal agreements with professional associations to recognize BBA coursework for their educational requirements. You may need additional exams, education, or work requirements to earn a designation.
- Accounting: You graduate with all pre-requisite educational requirements needed to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program.
- Financial Services: You have the opportunity to complete the Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and Canadian Securities Course (CSC) exams in the program. You can graduate with your Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation in hand by passing the necessary exams. The Financial Planning Standards Council recognizes the program as meeting the Core Curriculum requirements for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
- Human Resource Management: This program is accredited by the Human Resources Insitute of Alberta, exempting you from writing the national knowledge exam for your Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. You can also pursue designations including Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR), and Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).
- Management: You can pursue the Certified in Management (CIM) designation.
- Marketing: You can pursue the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation.
- Supply Chain Management: You can pursue several designations including Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Professional Logistician (P.Log), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Credentials
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
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Career opportunities
When you graduate, you can pursue careers in:
- Accounting: Accountant, Actuary, Auditor, Consultant, Forensic Accountant, Financial Analyst, Joint Venture Analyst, Procurement Officer, Tax Advisor
- Financial Services: Asset Manager, Financial Advisor, Investment Consultant, Premium Banker, System Branch Manager
- Human Resource Management: Change Management Specialist, Health and Wellness Advisor, Labour Relations Advisor, Learning and Development Specialist, Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Management: Business Development Advisor, Business Owner, Management Consultant, Operations Manager, Project Manager
- Marketing: Account Manager, Business Development Advisor, Digital Marketing Specialist, Entrepreneur, Event Coordinator, Merchandising Analyst
- Supply Chain Management: Buyer, Category Manager, Commercial Analyst, Contracts Specialist, Inventory Manager, Logistics and Materials Planner, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator, Transportation Manager
Tuition and fees
Estimated cost per year:
Domestic total 2023/24
- Year 1: $8,830
- Year 2: $8,830
- Year 3: $8,830
- Year 4: $8,830
International total 2023/24
- Year 1: $22,831
- Year 2: $22,831
- Year 3: $22,831
- Year 4: $22,831
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.
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Admission requirements
Program requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English proficiency requirement*:
1. An overall minimum average of 65% where:
- English 30-1 has to be at least 60%
- Math 30-1 has to be at least 60% or Math 30-2 has to be at least 70%
The average will be calculated using English 30-1, and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and two courses from Group A, and one course from either Group A or B**.
| Group A (academics) |
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| Academic courses may include Grade 12, 30-level or equivalent |
*Other courses may be considered. Note:
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| Group B (other) |
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One of the following:
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2. A SAIT Business Administration diploma or a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or their equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA, (67% or C+).
3. A two-year diploma or a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA, (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalents**.
Admission is determined based on an applicant's complete academic history, including both high school and post-secondary courses. Post-secondary level courses of similar learning outcomes may be considered for use in meeting admission requirements.
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.
Early admission criteria
Early admission will be offered to qualified applicants based on the following criteria:
- An overall minimum average of 75% where English 30-1 and Math 30-1 have to be at least 60%. The average will be calculated using English 30-1, and Math 30-1 and two courses from Group A, and one course from either Group A or B, OR,
- Applicants who have achieved, or will achieve, a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the SAIT Business Administration diploma or equivalent.
Applicants who have achieved, or will achieve, a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the post-secondary admission requirement. Early admission will be offered until December 15 or until the program is full. Applicants will be ranked and seats offered in order of the ranked list until the program is full. Once the program is full applicants will be placed on the waitlist in ranked order.
In the selection process, applicants will be assessed on the following criteria and seats will be offered accordingly.
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: seven-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: Review the selection information to understand the process and deadlines
- Applications and proof of the admission requirements (transcripts) along with all supporting documents must be submitted.
Selection criteria
- Applicants who do not qualify for early admission, or who qualify after the early admission deadline has passed, will be placed in selection and academically ranked according to the admission requirements.
- Applicants will then be offered a seat or waitlisted, based on ranking and seat availability.
Step 4: Apply to Bachelor of Business Administration and submit your transcripts.
Step 5: Log in to mySAIT.ca to check your admission status. If eligible, your status will indicate that you're "in selection."
Step 6: Complete the interview, if required.
Step 7: Continue to monitor changes to 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 |
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| Fall 2023 | Sept. 5, 2023 | April 26, 2024 |
| Winter 2024 | Jan. 8, 2024 | Aug. 16, 2024 |
| Spring 2024 | May 6, 2024 | Dec. 13, 2024 |
Courses
Program outline
Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue
Note: Not all courses will run every year or every semester.
Open Studies courses available
Some courses in this program are available through Open Studies.
Open Studies is a great way to explore a certain subject before diving into the full program. See what courses are offered by finding this program on the Open Studies courses tab.
The Bachelor of Business Administration requires 120 credits (39 courses) for completion, including at least 72 credits at the senior level. All courses are 3 credits, except for the 6-credit Integrative Experience.
The program consists of:
- Business core courses - 45 credits (14 courses)
- Complementary core courses - 18 credits (6 courses)
- Complementary elective courses - 12 credits (4 courses)
- Major courses - 45 credits (15 courses)
- Optional Minor - 12 credits (4 courses)
The first semester is common for all majors. Students declare a major second semester, subject to a competitive screening process, and move into open registration.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Semester one | ||
| ACCT-1010 | Introductory Financial Accounting I | 3.0 |
| BCMP-1225 | Business Productivity Tools and Technology | 3.0 |
| BMAT-1040 | Business Mathematics | 3.0 |
| ECON-1010 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| MNGT-1200 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| Total credits | 15.0 | |
| Semester two | ||
| COMM-1070 | Communication and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| ECON-1110 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| STAT-2040 | Quantitative Methods | 3.0 |
| Choose one of two: | ||
| ACCT-2010 | Accounting for Managers | 3.0 |
| or | ||
| MKTG-1060 | Marketing Essentials | 3.0 |
| Choose one of five electives | ||
| ACCT-2110 | Introductory Financial Accounting II | 3.0 |
| BFIN-1255 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MKTG-1265 | Digital Marketing Foundations | 3.0 |
| MNGT-1255 | Introduction to Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-1255 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| Total credits | 15.0 | |
Courses
Business core (45 total credits required)
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| ACCT-1010 | Introductory Financial Accounting I | 3.0 |
| BCMP-1225 | Business Productivity Tools and Technology | 3.0 |
| BMAT-1040
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Business Mathematics | 3.0 |
| ECON-1010 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECON-1110 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| MKTG-1060 | Marketing Essentials | 3.0 |
| MNGT-1200 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| BLAW-2030 | Business Law | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2250 | Organizational Behaviour | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2360 | International Business | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4050 | Strategic Management | 3.0 |
| Business core elective one (choose one of two) | ||
| ACCT-2010 | Accounting for Managers | 3.0 |
| ACCT-2110 | Introductory Financial Accounting II Note: Accounting majors must take ACCT 2110. |
3.0 |
| Business core elective two (choose one of two) |
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| BFIN-2301 | Finance for Managers | 3.0 |
| FNCE-3060 | Finance Management Note: Accounting majors must take FNCE 3060. |
3.0 |
| Business core Integrative Experience elective (choose one of two) |
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| ACWE-4990 | Business Practicum | 6.0 |
| MNGT-4990 | Business Capstone | 6.0 |
Complementary core (18 total credits required)
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| COMM-1070 | Communication and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| STAT-2040 | Quantitative Methods | 3.0 |
| PHIL-1011 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| PHIL-3010 | Ethics | 3.0 |
| COMM-3310 | Presentations | 3.0 |
| STAT-4010 | Research Methodologies | 3.0 |
Complementary elective (12 total credits required)
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior science elective (choose one) |
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| BIOL-2220 | Organisms and their Relationships | 3.0 |
| ENVS-2010 | Environmental Science for Sustainability | 3.0 |
| SCIE-2230 | Science of Health and Wellness | 3.0 |
| SCIE-2240 | Science: Past Present Future | 3.0 |
| Junior humanities elective (choose one) |
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| ARCH-1010 | History of Architecture | 3.0 |
| ENGL-1010 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 |
| HUMN-2010 | Introduction to Humanities | 3.0 |
| PHIL-1030 | Ethics in Technology | 3.0 |
| PHIL-1040 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
| Junior social sciences elective (choose one) |
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| ANTH-2230 | Indigenous Studies | 3.0 |
| PSYC-1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCI-2010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| SOCI-2020 | Pop Culture | 3.0 |
| Senior complementary elective (choose one) |
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| Senior humanities elective | ||
| COMM-3300 | Intercultural Communications | 3.0 |
| ENGL-3370 | Comparative World Literature | 3.0 |
| PHIL-4010 | The Philosophy of Money | 3.0 |
| Senior social sciences elective | ||
| SOCI-3060 | Technology and Society | 3.0 |
| SOCI-3340 | Society and the Workplace | 3.0 |
| SOCI-3380 | Conformity and Deviance in the Workplace | 3.0 |
Major courses (45 total credits required)
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-2020 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT-3010 | External Auditing | 3.0 |
| ACCT-3020 | Personal and Corporate Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACCT-3120 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT-3210 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3.0 |
| ACCT-3310 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4020 | Accounting Theory | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4140 | Internal Auditing and Controls | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4220 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4410 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2322 | Information Systems and Data Analytics | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4070 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| Accounting electives (choose two) | ||
| ACCT-4117 | Applied External Audit | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4118 | Applied Personal and Corporate Taxation | 3.0 |
| ACCT-4130 | Advanced Information Systems | 3.0 |
| FNCE-4120 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 3.0 |
| Human Resource Management/Leadership elective (choose one) | ||
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resources Management | 3.0 |
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| BFIN-1255 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| ACCT-2375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2341 | Risk Management and Retirement Planning | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2360 | Relationship Selling | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2380 | Financial Planning Process and Estate Planning | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2386 | Integrated Finance | 3.0 |
| BFIN-3010 | Intermediate Finance I | 3.0 |
| BFIN-3020 | Intermediate Finance II | 3.0 |
| BFIN-4010 | Client Advice | 3.0 |
| BFIN-4020 | Advanced Finance I | 3.0 |
| BFIN-4030 | Advanced Finance II | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4070 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| Financial Services elective (choose one) | ||
| BFIN-2356 | Mutual Funds and Securities | 3.0 |
| BFIN-4040 | Applied Client Planning | 3.0 |
| OR one senior business elective | ||
| Human Resource Management/Leadership elective (choose one) | ||
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| Senior business elective options (choose one) | ||
| BLAW-3010 | Legal, Ethical and Security for Digital Organizations | 3.0 |
| DATA-4010 | Data Literacy | 3.0 |
| DATA-4100 | Business Context for Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| DATA-4150 | Statistical Analysis of Data | 3.0 |
| DATA-4450 | Business Analytics with Excel | 3.0 |
| ECON-2355 | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ELAW-2350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
| ENTR-2350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2350 | Humane Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3010 | Health, Safety and Wellness | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3020 | Talent Management III: Total Rewards | 3.0 |
| HRMT-4010 | Labour Relations | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2306 | Building and Managing Brands | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2336 | Marketing Action: From Concept to Creation | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2340 | Digital Consumer Experience | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2367 | Municipal Structure and Governance | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3010 | Continuous Improvement | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3020 | Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3365 | International Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4010 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2350 | Operational Performance Analytics | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Senior courses | ||
| ELAW-2350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2350 | Human Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3010 | Health, Safety and Wellness | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3020 | Talent Management III: Total Rewards | 3.0 |
| HRMT-4010 | Labour Relations | 3.0 |
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2322 | Information Systems and Data Analytics | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3020 | Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4010 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4070 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| AND one senior business elective | ||
| Senior business elective options (choose one) | ||
| ACCT-2375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| BLAW-3010 | Legal, Ethical and Security for Digital Organizations | 3.0 |
| DATA-4010 | Data Literacy | 3.0 |
| DATA-4100 | Business Context for Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| DATA-4150 | Statistical Analysis of Data | 3.0 |
| DATA-4450 | Business Analytics with Excel | 3.0 |
| ECON-2355 | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ENTR-2350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2306 | Building and Managing Brands | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2336 | Marketing Action: From Concept to Creation | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2340 | Digital Consumer Experience | 3.0 |
| MKTG-3030 | Creating Your Personal Brand | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2367 | Municipal Structure and Governance | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3010 | Continuous Improvement | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3365 | International Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2350 | Operational Performance Analytics | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| MNGT-1255 | Introduction to Management | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3020 | Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4010 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4020 | Project Management II | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4070 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| ALL students will choose four (4) of the following: | ||
| ECON-2355 | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ENTR-2350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2367 | Municipal Structure and Governance | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3010 | Continuous Improvement | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3365 | International Management | 3.0 |
| Students who choose not to complete a minor, must complete four (4) of the following: | ||
| Senior business elective options | ||
| ACCT-2375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| BLAW-3010 | Legal, Ethical and Security for Digital Organizations | 3.0 |
| DATA-4010 | Data Literacy 3 Credits | 3.0 |
| DATA-4100 | Business Context for Data Analysis 3 Credits | 3.0 |
| DATA-4150 | Statistical Analysis of Data | 3.0 |
| DATA-4450 | Business Analytics with Excel | 3.0 |
| ELAW-2350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2350 | Human Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3010 | Health, Safety and Wellness | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3020 | Talent Management III: Total Rewards | 3.0 |
| HRMT-4010 | Labour Relations | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2306 | Building and Managing Brands | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2336 | Marketing Action: From Concept to Creation | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2340 | Digital Consumer Experience | 3.0 |
| MKTG-3030 | Creating Your Personal Brand | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2350 | Operational Performance Analysis | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| MKTG-1265 | Digital Marketing Foundations | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| MKTG-2322 | Marketing Research and Analytics | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2380 | Strategic Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKTG-3020 | Innovation and Design | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4050 | Advanced Digital Marketing Analytics | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4070 | Operations Management | 3.0 |
| Marketing electives (choose eight) | ||
| BLAW-3010 | Legal, Ethical and Security for Digital Organizations | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2306 | Building and Managing Brands | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2336 | Marketing Action: From Concept to Creation | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2340 | Digital Consumer Experience | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2366 | Business Development and Customer Relationship | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2375 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3.0 |
| MKTG-3030 | Creating Your Personal Brand | 3.0 |
| MKTG-3359 | International Marketing | 3.0 |
| MKTG-4020 | Public Relations 3 Credits | 3.0 |
| MKTG-4030 | Go To Market 3 Credits | 3.0 |
| MKTG-4040 | Digital and Social Media Advertising | 3.0 |
| 3 Credits Note: With prior written program approval: • A maximum of three courses from the Marketing - Senior Business Elective Options list may be selected. or • Other senior business electives or other senior electives may be selected. | ||
| Human Resource Management/Leadership Elective (choose one) | ||
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| Senior business elective options (choose one) | ||
| ACCT-2375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| DATA-4010 | Data Literacy | 3.0 |
| DATA-4100 | Business Context for Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| DATA-4150 | Statistical Analysis of Data | 3.0 |
| DATA-4450 | Business Analytics with Excel | 3.0 |
| ECON-2355 | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ELAW-2350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
| ENTR-2350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2350 | Human Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3010 | Health, Safety and Wellness | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3020 | Talent Management III: Total Rewards | 3.0 |
| HRMT-4010 | Labour Relations | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2367 | Municipal Structure and Governance | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3010 | Continuous Improvement | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3020 | Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3365 | International Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4010 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2350 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| SCMT-1255 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| LDSH-3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3020 | Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills | 3.0 |
| MNGT-4010 | Change Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2350 | Operational Performance Analytics | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2360 | Professional Practice in Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
| SCMT-4010 | Procurement II | 3.0 |
| SCMT-4020 | Logistics II | 3.0 |
| AND, one senior business elective | ||
| Senior business elective options (choose one) | ||
| ACCT-2375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
| BFIN-2333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| BLAW-3010 | Legal, Ethical and Security for Digital Organizations | 3.0 |
| DATA-4010 | Data Literacy | 3.0 |
| DATA-4100 | Business Context for Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| DATA-4150 | Statistical Analysis of Data | 3.0 |
| DATA-4450 | Business Analytics with Excel | 3.0 |
| ECON-2355 | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ELAW-2350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
| ENTR-2350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2350 | Human Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
| HRMT-2360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3010 | Health, Safety and Wellness | 3.0 |
| HRMT-3020 | Talent Management III: Total Rewards | 3.0 |
| HRMT-4010 | Labour Relations | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2306 | Brand Management | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2336 | Marketing Action | 3.0 |
| MKTG-2340 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2367 | Municipal Structure and Governance | 3.0 |
| MNGT-2370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3010 | Continuous Improvement | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3365 | International Management | 3.0 |
| MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Optional minor (required 12 credits)
In order to earn a Minor in Construction Project Management, you must complete an additional 12 credits from the courses listed below.
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| CPMT-2030 | Construction Management Overview | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| CPMT-3060 | Project Risk and Conflict Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4060 | Scope and Design Management | 3.0 |
| Construction Project Management elective (choose one) | ||
| CPMT-3020 | Project Delivery Systems and Contracts | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
In order to earn a Minor in Energy, Oil and Gas you must complete an additional 12 credits from the courses listed below.
| Course code | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior courses | ||
| PTPR-1255 | Overview of the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry | 3.0 |
| Senior courses | ||
| ENVS-3370 | Regulatory, Environment and Sustainability | 3.0 |
| MNGT-3310 | Petroleum Management | 3.0 |
| PTOP-3350 | Technology and Canadian Oil and Gas Operations | 3.0 |
| SCMT-2320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
In order to earn Minors in both Construction Project Management and Energy, Oil and Gas you must complete an additional 12 credits from the courses listed under Construction Project Management and an additional 12 credits from the courses listed under Energy, Oil and Gas.
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.
Learn more about program and institution partnership agreements.
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 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
| 2 | 2 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
| 3 | 2 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
| 4 | 2 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
International students
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | $21,261 | $948 | $622 | $22,831 |
| 2 | 2 | $21,261 | $948 | $622 | $22,831 |
| 3 | 2 | $21,261 | $948 | $622 | $22,831 |
| 4 | 2 | $21,261 | $948 | $622 | $22,831 |
*For a detailed breakdown of tuition costs per course, visit the domestic and international fee tables.
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** | $16.23/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*
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.
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.
Learn more about your tuition and financial aid options
*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
Your program orientation (ORNT 118) will be held on campus on August 30. Check your schedule in mySAIT for the time and location details.
Learn more about campus orientation.
How to register for classes
You'll need to register for your classes ahead of each semester.
You’ll receive an email from us indicating what registration process you’ll use to enroll in your classes.
Learn how to register for your classes and find important registration deadlines.
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 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
Ross Humby, Academic Chair
Email: ross.humby@sait.ca
Next steps for all students
Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!
Next steps for accepted students
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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