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.

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 into 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 career 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.

Laddering and transferability
Students can ladder into this diploma program from the Accounting, Business and Entrepreneurship, Management and Leadership 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.

Professional designations and certifications
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.
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)
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Business Administration diploma.

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