Diploma of Business Administration
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Calgary, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Advanced management and business leadership roles
- Promotions and career change within business
Curriculum
- Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
- 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
- In seven-week sessions.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Educated in Canada (with English proficiency): at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
- at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 60% in English Language Arts 30-2. Educated outside Canada: international document assessment proving the programme requirements
- plus proof of English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
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 | $22,165 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $175 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| 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
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $22,165 CAD per year. The application fee is $175 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted 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.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.