Program Highlights
Gain practical business knowledge in courses blending theory and hands-on learning in the core areas of business administration, such as economics, communication skills and organizational behaviour and build a career in accounting, financial services, human resource management, management, marketing or supply chain.
This program is also available part-time through Continuing Education.
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Tuition and fees per year*
Year 1: $5,572
Year 2: $5,572
Year 1 (International): $18,077
Year 2 (International): $18,077
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Requirements
This is a direct entry program. Applicants who meet the admission requirements are offered spots based on first qualified, first acceptance if space is available.
When can you apply?
- Applications for fall 2020 open Oct. 2, 2019 until the program start date.
- Applications for winter 2020 open May 1, 2019 until the program start date.
Term | Program start |
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Fall 2020 | Sept. 8, 2020 |
Winter 2020 | Jan. 6, 2020 |
Why choose SAIT Business
Students in SAIT's School of Business gain practical business knowledge as well as interpersonal, organizational, technological and decision-making skills needed to succeed in today's fast-changing global business environment.
Under the guidance of instructors with real-world experience, students learn to apply theory in actual business situations through simulations, case studies, team projects and hands-on training. They develop an essential understanding of core business topics such as accounting, economics, management, marketing, organizational behaviour, productivity tools and technology, and communication skills.
Program Details
Program description
Get essential business skills in the Business Administration diploma. Discover the key areas of how businesses operate with practical coursework and gain a solid foundation to start your career. 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.
You start with a common first year to build core business skills. In year two, you become proficient in your choice of major: Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.
You begin the program with a small business simulation. Then you progress to your final capstone course: a global simulation of an international enterprise where you make all decisions from manufacturing and production to hiring your workforce, determining pricing and promotional strategy and more. You graduate ready to start a great business career with the option to ladder into a business degree.
Program brochure
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Majors
Business Administration diploma students can choose between the following majors:
Accounting | gain intermediate-level accounting skills and a practical understanding of how to analyze a company's performance using financial information. You graduate ready to enter CPA's Advanced Certificate in Finance and Accounting program. You can apply to SAIT's Bachelor of Business Administration degree in order to pursue the CPA designation. |
Financial Services | build skills to succeed in the financial services industry. You can write the Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) exam to sell mutual funds. You graduate ready for an entry-level position in financial planning, retail or corporate banking, investing, insurance, trusts or compliance. |
Human Resource Management | develop skills in human resource (HR) management through an understanding of the recruitment process, the role of employee training and development, employment law, and HR information management systems. Graduates can launch their HR career in areas such as recruiting, training, payroll and more. |
Management | develop general management skills in project management, international management, human resources and leadership. You graduate ready to launch a career in human resources, administration, operations, projects, and more in any industry. You can pursue a Certified in Management (CIM) designation. |
Marketing | explore marketing fundamentals and apply the latest trends in brand management, strategic marketing, research and planning. You graduate ready for a career in public relations, media, advertising, sales, promotions, events and more. You can pursue a Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) designation. |
Supply Chain Management | learn how to build, maintain and support an efficient supply chain process. You graduate with an understanding of operations, procurement, logistics, performance analytics, and quality management. You can pursue a career in a variety of industries including transportation, manufacturing, oil and gas, and more. |
Your career
When you graduate, you can pursue entry-level careers such as:
- Accounting: accountant, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, business analyst, payroll clerk, royalty analyst, tax accountant
- Financial Services: fraud investigator, financial planner, financial services representative, insurance claims representative, mortgage assistant, personal banking specialist
- Human Resource Management: benefits advisor, HR coordinator, payroll coordinator, recruiter
- Management: account manager, conference director, management trainee, operations manager, project coordinator, purchasing specialist, store manager
- Marketing: advertising coordinator, business analyst, business development advisor, marketing and communications specialist, marketing coordinator, online advertising sales representative
- Supply Chain Management: buyer, commodity manager, inventory analyst, logistics coordinator, supply chain analyst, procurement specialist
Student success
To achieve success in this program, students should:
- attend and actively participate in all classes
- spend five to eight hours per week on each course outside of regular class time
- be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
- be prepared to work in teams
- 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 may be more likely to experience success in SAIT's programs.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Business Administration diploma.
Graduates will have the opportunity to pursue a variety of professional designations, depending on their major. Additional exams, education or work requirements may apply for earning a designation or certification. Completion of a degree is required in some cases.
Accounting major students can pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program, upon completion of a degree. See SAIT's Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (Accounting).
Financial Services major students will have the opportunity to complete the Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) exam. The Financial Planning Standards Council recognizes the program as meeting the Core Curriculum requirements for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
Human Resource Management (no formal agreement in place): Graduates can pursue a number of designations including: Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR), and Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP). A degree is required in some cases.
Management (no formal agreement in place): Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
Marketing: Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
Supply Chain Management (no formal agreement in place): Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Professional Logistician (P.Log), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Transfer options
Once completed, this SAIT credential may be eligible for transfer credit at another post-secondary institution. Explore your transfer options to advance your education with another credential at another post-secondary across the globe.
Admission Requirements
Admission and selection
- Applications are accepted until the program start date.
- Winter 2020 start: applications open May 1, 2019.
- Fall 2020 start: applications open Oct. 2, 2019.
Admission requirements
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
- at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30
- at least 50% 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 Business Administration and submit your transcripts and or final anticpated 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 business@sait.ca and the sait.ca domain to your safe senders' list or you risk missing critical email messages. ssages.
Courses
Program outline
View additional Business Administration program information including course-specific descriptions and requisites.
This program consists of 60 credits (20 courses). Students take a common first year with an elective option in second semester. In second year they specialize in one of the following majors:
- Accounting
- Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
First year
Semester 1 - Common
Course code | Course name | Credit |
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ACCT-215 | Introductory Financial Accounting I | 3.0 |
BCMP-225 | Business Productivity Tools and Technology | 3.0 |
BMAT-230 | Business Mathematics | 3.0 |
COMN-220 | Communication and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
MNGT-200 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
Semester 1 total | 15.0 |
Semester 2 - Common
Course code | Course name | Credit |
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ECON-250 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
MKTG-260 | Marketing Essentials | 3.0 |
MNGT-250 | Organizational Behaviour | 3.0 |
STAT-270 | Quantitative Methods | 3.0 |
Electives (Choose 1 of 5) | ||
ACCT-255 | Introductory Financial Accounting II | 3.0 |
BFIN-255 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.0 |
MKTG-275 | Marketing You | 3.0 |
MNGT-255 | Introduction to Management | 3.0 |
SCMT-255 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
Semester 2 total | 15.0 | |
First year total | 30.0 |
Accounting major
Second year
Semester 3
Course code | Course name | Credit |
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ACCT-315 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3.0 |
ACCT-338 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3.0 |
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
MNGT-322 | Information Systems | 3.0 |
Semester 3 total | 15.0 |
Semester 4
Course code | Course name | Credit |
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ACCT-350 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3.0 |
ACCT-380 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3.0 |
FNCE-390 | Finance Management | 3.0 |
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Electives (Choose 1 of 3) | ||
ACCT-375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
ACCT-395 | Computer Accounting Software | 3.0 |
PHIL-241 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
Semester 4 - Accounting major - total | 15.0 | |
Second year - Accounting major - total | 30.0 | |
Program - Accounting major - total | 60.0 |
Financial Services major
Second year
Semester 3
Course code | Course name | Credit |
---|---|---|
ACCT-375 | Introduction to Taxation | 3.0 |
BFIN-333 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
BFIN-341 | Risk Management and Retirement Planning | 3.0 |
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
Semester 3 - Financial Services Major - Total | 15.0 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
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BFIN-356 | Mutual Funds and Securities | 3.0 |
BFIN-360 | Relationship Selling | 3.0 |
BFIN-380 | Financial Planning Process and Estate Planning | 3.0 |
BFIN-386 | Integrated Finance | 3.0 |
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Semester 4 - Financial Services Major - Total | 15.0 | |
Second Year - Financial Services Major - Total | 30.0 | |
Program - Financial Services Major - Total | 60.0 |
Human Resource Management Major
Second Year
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
LDSH-360 | Business Leadership | 3.0 |
HRMT-310 | Technical Skills for HR Professionals | 3.0 |
HRMT-320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
Semester 3 - Human Resource Management Major - Total | 15.0 |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
ELAW-350 | Employment Law | 3.0 |
HRMT-300 | Talent Management I: Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 |
HRMT-350 | Human Resource Information Management | 3.0 |
HRMT-360 | Talent Management II: Training and Development | 3.0 |
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Semester 4 - Human Resource Management Major - Total | 15.0 | |
Second Year - Human Resource Management Major - Total | 30.0 | |
Program - Human Resource Management Major - Total | 60.0 |
Management Major
Second Year
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
BFIN-301 | Finance for Managers | 3.0 |
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
HRMT-320 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
MNGT-321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
Semester 3 - Management Services Major - Total | 15.0 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
LDSH-360 | Business Leadership | 3.0 |
MNGT-360 | International Business | 3.0 |
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Electives (Choose 2 of 4) | ||
ENTR-350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
ECON-355 * | Economic Development Fundamentals | 3.0 |
MNGT-367 * | Municipal Structures and Governance | 3.0 |
MNGT-370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
*ECON 355 and MNGT 367 are only offered online through Distance Education. | ||
Semester 4 – Management Major – Total | 15.0 | |
Second Year – Management Major – Total | 30.0 | |
Program – Management Major Total | 60.0 |
Marketing Major
Second Year
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
MKTG-306 | Brand Management | 3.0 |
MKTG-336 | Marketing Action | 3.0 |
MKTG-340 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.0 |
Semester 3 - Marketing Major - Total | 15.0 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
MKTG-322 | Marketing Research | 3.0 |
MKTG-375 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3.0 |
MKTG-380 | Strategic Marketing | 3.0 |
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
Electives (Choose 1 of 3) | ||
ENTR-350 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
MKTG-366 | Business Development | 3.0 |
MNGT-370 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
Semester 4 - Marketing Major - Total | 15.0 | |
Second Year - Marketing Major - Total | 30.0 | |
Program - Marketing Major - Total | 60.0 |
Supply Chain Management Major
Second Year
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
BLAW-300 | Business Law | 3.0 |
ECON-305 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
SCMT-300 | Operations Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
SCMT-310 | Logistics I | 3.0 |
SCMT-370 | Procurement I | 3.0 |
Semester 3 - Supply Chain Management Major - Total | 15.0 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
---|---|---|
MNGT-395 | Managing Strategically | 3.0 |
SCMT-320 | Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective | 3.0 |
SCMT-350 | Operational Performance Analytics | 3.0 |
SCMT-360 | Professional Practice in Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
SCMT-380 | Materials Management | 3.0 |
Semester 4 - Supply Chain Management Major - Total | 15.0 | |
Second Year - Supply Chain Management Major - Total | 30.0 | |
Program - Supply Chain Management Major - Total | 60.0 |
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.
Costs
Domestic Tuition and Fees*
Year | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | SAITSA fees | Health & Dental Plan | 2019/20 total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $4,587 | $462 | $288 | $235 | $5,572 |
2 | $4,587 | $462 | $288 | $235 | $5,572 |
International Tuition and Fees*
Year | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | SAITSA fees | Health & Dental Plan | 2019/20 total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $16,867 | $462 | $288 | $460 | $18,077 |
2 | $16,867 | $462 | $288 | $460 | $18,077 |
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SAIT Fees
Campus Athletic and Recreation Fee: $160
Universal Transit Pass (UPass): $302 - Check eligibility here.
Health and Dental Fees
Domestic Students
- Health Plan: $110
- For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the SAITSA website for information on opting out and adding dependants.
International Students
- Health and Dental Plan: $460
- 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 fulltime year.
- The Business Administration Financial Services major has a 4th semester course that requires registration and payment to an external accrediting body of approximately $400 for an industry licensing exam.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program: approx. $600-$800 for a Windows-based laptop that meets the minimum requirements.
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* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Contact
School of Business
403.284.8485
business.advising@sait.ca