Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Background Image
Image of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Business Administration
Business Administration Diploma
Business Administration Diploma

Business Administration Diploma

  • ID:SA010008
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:

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

English requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Indicator is also accepted. Must be the Academic IELTS Assessment, 6.0 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30.2 , 5.5 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) CAEL Online is also accepted, 60 overall band, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , 50 overall band, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL Home Edition is also accepted, MyBest Scores are not accepted as proof of English proficiency, A minimum score of 20 in each category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , A minimum score of 18 in each category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA), A score of 8 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, A score of 7 in each section, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE), A  minimum score of 53, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

  • Michigan English Language Assessment (MELAB), A minimum score of 76, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

  • Duolingo, 105 minimum *115 overall minimum with at least 95 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

Course Information

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 part-time Business Administration diploma offers flexible learning through online business courses, evening and weekend classes.

We provide you with practical training to improve your professional skills in business communications, computers, business math, financial accounting, economics and more.

You have the option to specialize in Accounting, Financial Services, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.

Laddering and transferability

Students can ladder into this diploma program from the Financial Services, Management or  Marketing certificates of achievement, as well as the Community Economic Development certificate.

Is this the right fit for me?

We find there is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested to the amount of success achieved. Remaining focused and diligent with coursework is important for success in completing the program.

You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English.

 More info: Click here

First year

Semester 1 - Common

  • Course code, Course name, Credit

  • 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

  • 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 6)

  • ACCT-255, Introductory Financial Accounting II, 3.0

  • BFIN-255, Personal Financial Planning, 3.0

  • HRMT-320, Human Resource Management, 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

See moreSee less

Pre Courses

See moreSee less

Pathway Courses

Business Administration Diploma.

See moreSee less

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Same Courses

Close search