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All full-time programs have academic requirements you must meet in order to qualify for admission. Some programs also have additional selection criteria in place to determine program suitability. Refer to the information below for a quick overview of academic requirements and selection criteria, if applicable, for each program.
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A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T W
Programs offered and their admission requirements listed are subject to change.
ACADEMIC UPGRADING
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
Students will be required to complete testing in relevant subject areas if transcripts are not current or available.
ACCOUNTING
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS TECHNOLOGY
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
BACHELOR OF APPLIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Applicants must have completed a two-year Business Administration or Accounting diploma or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 grade-point average (67% or C+).
This diploma must include a minimum of 20 courses, or 60 credits, and contain the following coursework: Intermediate Accounting, Business Communications, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Systems, and Marketing.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
A two-year diploma from a recognized Canadian college, technical institute or equivalent, or successful completion of two years at a recognized post-secondary academic institution.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
— PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
A two-year SAIT diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering technology, with a grade point average of 2.5 or better is the normal entrance requirement.
University graduates holding relevant science (mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, or geophysics) or engineering degrees are accepted. Additional courses may be required before starting the program. Applicants with other qualifications may be considered upon submission of certified background information.
A transcript of marks for all post-secondary courses or programs is required for all applicants and must be submitted to Office of the Registrar at the time of application. Foreign documents need to be assessed by either World Education Services (WES) or SAIT International Document Assessment (IDA). Registration in a Canadian Professional Engineering or a Certified Technologist organization can be substituted for the WES or IDA assessments, subject to academic chair approval.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Applicants must meet one of the following, as well as the English Proficiency requirement.
1) An overall minimum average of 65% where:
The average will be calculated using English 30-1, and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2, and two courses from Group A, and one course from either Group A or B.
Group A (Academic)
Academic courses may include at the grade 12 level or equivalent:
Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics 31, Physics, Political Science, Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Social Studies 30-1 or Sociology.
Group B (Other)
One of the following:
Art 30 or 31, Drama 30, Music 30 (choral, instrumental, general), Physical Education 30, Religion 35, Social Studies 30-2, or:
Five credits of advanced career and technology courses,
2)A SAIT Business Administration diploma or a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or their equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA, (67% or C+).
3) A two-year diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA, (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or equivalents*.
*Admission is determined based on an applicant’s complete academic history, including both high school and post-secondary courses. Post-secondary level courses of similar learning outcomes may be considered for use in meeting admission requirements.
BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Applicants must meet the following courses or equivalents:
Note: Admissions alternatives for English include successful completion of COMM 240: Business Communications I or COMN 220: Communications and Presentation Skills.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English Proficiency requirement.*
1. An overall minimum average of 70% in the following courses or equivalents:
Group A: Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Science 30
Group B: Art 30 or 31, Drama 30, Music 30, Physical Education 30, Religion 35, Social Studies 30-1, Social Studies 30-2, one language 30, other five-credit grade 12 subjects or a combination of two three-credit grade 12 credits, or five credits of advanced Career and Technology courses.
2. A two-year diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or equivalents**.
BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
BUTCHERY AND CHARCUTERIE MANAGEMENT
At least 50% in each of the following course or their equivalents:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
CULINARY ARTS (Previously Professional Cooking)
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
CYBER SECURITY FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English Proficiency requirement*:
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
DATA ANALYTICS
Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English Proficiency requirement*:
DENTAL ASSISTING
Completion of the following courses or equivalents with an overall average of at least 60%:
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
At least 75% in the following courses or their equivalents:
DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
ENERGY ASSET MANAGEMENT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS
Completion of a Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) with a minimum score of 4 in all categories.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PRINT TECHNOLOGY
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
At least 60% in the following courses or their equivalents:
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents.
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Applicants must meet the following or equivalent:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
JOURNALISM
LEGAL ASSISTANT
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
At least 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
MACHINIST TECHNICIAN
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
MARKETING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or equivalents AND a combined average of 75%:
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT & UNIT CLERK
At least 60% in the following courses or their equivalents:
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
At least 75% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
NETWORK SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING FOUNDATIONS
Successful completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
An overall average of at least 60% in the following courses or their equivalents:
OBJECT ORIENTED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
OPHTHALMIC AND OPTOMETRIC ASSISTING
A minimum grade of 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
OPTICIAN
A minimum grade of 65% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
or
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents with an overall average of at least 60%:
POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
POWER AND PROCESS OPERATIONS
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AUTO BODY
At least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CABINETMAKER
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CARPENTER
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ELECTRICIAN
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 5) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 4) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MOBILE CRANE
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PIPETRADES
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 4) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REFRIGERATION
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 5) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT WELDING
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
PROFESSIONAL REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
RADIO, TELEVISION AND BROADCAST NEWS
At least 60% in the following courses or their equivalents:
RAILWAY CONDUCTOR
At least 50% in each of the following courses or their equivalents:
REHABILITATION THERAPY ASSISTANT
An overall average of at least 60% in the following courses or their equivalents:
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
English Language Requirement
All applicants who have English as an additional language must achieve level 9 in all categories of the Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (ELTPA) to qualify for admission.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST
Applicants must meet the following or equivalent:
WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
WEB DEVELOPER
WELDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
WELDING TECHNICIAN
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
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