Diploma in Business Administration
Calgary, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
Key Summary
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Introduction
Develop in-demand business skills in a collaborative environment at your own pace. Build a career specializing in one of six majors - accounting, financial services, human resource management, management, marketing or supply chain management.
Our Business Administration diploma offers flexible learning through daytime courses, evening and weekend, and online classes.
We provide you with practical training to improve your professional skills in business communications, computers, business math, financial accounting, economics and more.
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.
Ideal Students
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.
Career Opportunities
Career potential for graduates of this program varies by major. Potential positions include:
- 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, category manager, inventory analyst, logistics coordinator, supply chain analyst, procurement specialist
Curriculum
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 careers 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. |