Overview

This Business Administration - Financial Services major at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) will give you the essential skills and help you achieve industry certifications like Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and Canadian Securities Course (CSC). These industry certifications are highly sought after by employers.

You’ll gain the ability to choose appropriate financial tools to meet the specific needs of your clients and apply financial knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios.

This program will also equip you to:

integrate personal financial planning concepts into your practice
help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions that align with their goals and unique requirements
analyze and understand client needs, assess their financial situations, and provide tailored solutions
master the art of effective relationship selling by building trust and establishing lasting client relationships
stay ahead by incorporating your knowledge of the Canadian and global financial systems into your daily practice and understand the latest industry trends and changes
uphold the highest ethical and regulatory standards expected in the financial services industry by demonstrating integrity, transparency, and compliance in all your professional interactions
develop strong communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to clients
educate and empower your clients to make informed financial decisions.

Careers and opportunities

Financial Managers
Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Financial and Investment Analysts
Financial advisors
Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers
Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office Workers
Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks
Customer Services Representatives - Financial Institutions

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 2026-06-30 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
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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OTE

130

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Financial Management View 12 other Bachelors in Financial Management in Canada

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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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115

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130

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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

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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Living costs

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