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Diploma in Business Administration - Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Diploma in Business Administration - Management is a diploma in Business Administration programme taught at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 40,800 per year (CAD 12,300 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 12,300 / year
International tuition: CAD 40,800 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year SAIT diploma covers foundational business concepts across entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, project management, and human resources. Coursework includes strategies for promoting products and services, running efficient business operations, planning and overseeing projects of varying sizes, and applying human resources practices in workplace situations, alongside an introduction to international business principles. In the final semester, students may take part in an integrative capstone project with peers from other business majors, working on a real challenge faced by a local business or organization. Graduates can pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification and the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) designation. The program suits candidates interested in business leadership, operations, and project coordination, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. It qualifies graduates for corporate management trainee programs and roles across human resources, administration, operations, and project management. Graduates who reach a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA may progress into SAIT's Bachelor of Business Administration degree. 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 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.

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 Diploma in Business Administration - Management award?

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Business Administration - Management take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Business Administration - Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 40,800 per year (CAD 12,300 per year for local students).

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