Bachelor

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Calgary, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Two-year diploma in hospitality and tourism business management.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Conference and event planner
Accommodation service manager
Travel counsellor
Hotel front desk clerk
Tour guide
Airline agent
Revenue analyst
Sales manager
Customer experience strategist

Curriculum

Two academic years
Blended delivery. Core: introduction to business
Entrepreneurship
Bar and beverage service
Hospitality financial and managerial accounting
Rooms division
Revenue management
Hospitality technology and social media
Event and conference planning
Hospitality law
And two field experiences (seven and four weeks).

Entry requirements

Academic

Educated in Canada (with English proficiency): a SAIT Hospitality and Tourism Management diploma or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution
with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+)
at least 50% in English 30-1 or at least 60% in English 30-2
at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. COMM 240 or COMN 220 may be used as an alternative to the high school English requirement. Educated outside Canada: international document assessment proving the programme requirements
plus proof of English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Completed SAIT diploma (or equivalent) in a related field; exact diploma list, minimum GPA and English/Math requirements are set per programme (not recorded here); educated outside Canada: international document assessment plus English proficiency.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 in each skill
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
PTE Academic each category)
Duolingo PTE Academic 53
Cambridge Duolingo 115 (at least 95 in each subscore)
Oxford Test of English Cambridge 169 in each skill
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme page for admission requirements
entrance testing and intakes
the international deadline (Winter 2027 closes 30 Oct 2026; Spring 2027 closes 5 Feb 2027; Fall 2027 to be announced) at Apply online as an international applicant (175 CAD application fee). Submit transcripts
an international document assessment and proof of English proficiency. Complete health program entrance testing if your programme requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (3
500 CAD). Use the letter of acceptance and the provincial attestation letter to apply to IRCC for a study permit (and TRV or eTA if needed). Register for classes about six weeks before the start and pay tuition.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,665 CAD
Application fee	$175 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Hospitality and Tourism
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Oct 2026
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May 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.