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Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services is a bachelor's degree in Business Administration programme offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 86,880 per year (CAD 30,480 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 30,480 / year
International tuition: CAD 86,880 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Financial Services prepares students for careers in financial advising, banking, investing, and insurance. Coursework builds skills in personal financial planning, client needs analysis, relationship selling, and understanding of the Canadian and global financial systems, while preparing students for industry certifications such as Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC). Students may pursue optional minors in Construction Project Management or Energy, Oil and Gas. Graduates of SAIT's Business Administration diploma with a Financial Services major may be eligible to enter the program in year three. The program is delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus through the School of Business, has a Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code of 52.0804, and accepts international applicants, meeting the field-of-study requirement for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet one of three requirement options. Option one requires an overall minimum average of 65%, calculated using final grades in English 30-1 (at least 60%), Math 30-1 (at least 60%) or Math 30-2 (at least 70%), two courses from Group A academic subjects, and one further course from Group A or B. Option two requires a SAIT Business Administration diploma or a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+). Option three requires 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. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests.

About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1916
Students: 19
Programs: 163
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services award?

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 86,880 per year (CAD 30,480 per year for local students).

Can Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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