Diploma in Business Administration Automotive Management at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,477 per year (CAD 11,655 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 11,655 / year
International tuition: CAD 36,477 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year SAIT diploma prepares students for business careers within the automotive industry, combining core business administration coursework with automotive-specific content. Coursework covers communication, marketing of vehicles, services, and aftermarket products, consumer behaviour, and management skills such as team leadership, resource allocation, and goal-setting. Delivery is blended, combining traditional classroom instruction, collaborative coursework, and online learning. Between the first and second year, students complete a paid summer work practicum in the automotive industry, adding a work-integrated learning component ahead of graduation. The program was designed in collaboration with automotive industry representatives and is described by SAIT as unique among programs in Western Canada. It suits candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, an interest in sales and customer service, and the flexibility to work across dealership functions such as parts, service, and finance. Graduates are prepared for leadership or management roles within dealerships, or positions with related organizations such as aftermarket companies, insurers, or credit companies. Standard full-time completion is two years, with up to seven years allowed to finish all coursework.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2. 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. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
