Overview

This Business Administration - Accounting (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) program from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) includes the courses you need to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program. If you’re interested in finance, ethics, and problem-solving and want diverse career options, this major is for you.

Understanding how financial information affects business decisions is crucial in a changing global environment. Our program blends both management and financial accounting concepts. It provides valuable insights in various business settings.

You’ll assess financial and operational results to improve performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.

You’ll also learn about tax regulations to help clients follow government rules and accounting standards.

Our program will enable you to analyze and evaluate finance concepts and make informed recommendations.

Information systems are vital for efficient business practices in today’s digital world. You’ll study management information systems and learn how technology can optimize operations and decision-making.

Ethical behaviour is essential for accountants. Our program emphasizes integrity, transparency, and ethical decision-making.

The Accounting major will prepare you to excel in accounting and become a well-rounded business professional with the skills and integrity needed in financial accounting in today’s business world. This programme is not PGWP eligible.

Careers and opportunities

Financial Managers
Other Administrative Services Managers
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers
Administrative Officers
Payroll Administrators
Administrative Assistants
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Financial and Investment Analysts
Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office Workers
Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
Accounting and Related Clerks

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Law
Organizational Behaviour
International Business
Strategic Management
Communication and Presentation Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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OTE

130

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Option one:

An overall minimum average of 65%, calculated using your final grades in:

English 30-1 (must have achieved at least 60%), and
Math 30-1 (must have achieved at least 60%) or Math 30-2 (must have achieved at least 70%), and
two courses from Group A, and
one course from either Group A or B.

Option two

A SAIT Business Administration diploma or a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+).

Option three

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 Math 30-2 or equivalents.

All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21270 CAD / year

≈ 21270 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7260 CAD / year

≈ 7260 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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