Information Technology

Admission Requirements

Admission and Selection

• Applications are accepted until the program start date.
• Fall 2020: applications open Oct. 2, 2019.
• Winter 2021: applications open March 30, 2020.

Admission Requirements

Completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30,
• At least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
• 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. 

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 Information Technology and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades 

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Continue to monitor changes to your application status through mySAIT.ca.

Communication during selection

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 ict.info@sait.ca and the sait.ca domain to your safe senders list or you risk missing critical email messages. 

Courses

Program Outline

Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue

First Year

Semester 1

Computer System Major

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Network Systems Major

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Software Development Major

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Telecommunications Major

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

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.

Transfer options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark
• Griffith University
• NAIT
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

To learn more, visit transfer options.

Costs

Domestic Tuition and Fees*

International Tuition and Fees*

SAIT Fees

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $171.20
Universal transit pass (UPass): $310 - Check eligibility here.
Student support fee: $100
Student technology fee: $100

Health and Dental Fees

Domestic Students 

• Health Plan: $122
• Dental Plan: $130
• For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the Saitsa website for information on opting out.

International Students 

• Health and Dental Plan: $344
• For more information on Health and Dental Benefits for International students please contact the International Centre.

Books and supplies*

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.

Find out about tuition and financial aid.

* 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.

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important Dates

Student Guidelines

Review the student guidelines to learn about the School of Information and Communications Technologies' expectations before you start your studies. 

Download Guide

Fall 2020

Orientation

Orientation for new students will take place online on Sept. 3, 2020.

To find the time and platform, visit our orientation page.

Delivery 

All classes in this program will be delivered online for the Fall 2020 term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health and safety guidelines.

How to register for classes

You'll follow an adjustable block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.

Computers and laptops

This is an e-learning program, which means you will be provided with a laptop with all the necessary software required. Find instructions on how to pick-up your e-learning laptop. 

Required equipment/tools

Students will require their own:

• Cloud computing services subscription is approximately $800 - $1,000 per year.

Preparation courses

To support your success, SAIT offers some short courses before classes start, including PREP 100: The SAIT Experience and ETHI 110: SAIT Ethical Practices. 

Required textbooks

The booklist will be available about two weeks before classes start.

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 

Phone: 403.284.8543
Email:  ict.techstudents@sait.ca

Academic chair

Jessica Ager, Academic Chair (First semester)
Email:  jessica.ager@sait.ca

Amos Ngai, Academic Chair (Computer Systems, Network Systems and Telecommunications)
Email:  amos.ngai@sait.ca

Erin Gates, Academic Chair (Software Development)
Email:  erin.gates@sait.ca