Traits, skills and aptitudes
Those in the management consultant, business and entrepreneurial fields tend to be innovative, directive, and social.
You need:
- intellectual and emotional maturity
- control over your emotions and behaviour
- independence and objectivity
- energy, confidence, and creativity
- tact
- good listening and communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- project-management skills
- the ability to learn quickly and easily, then share knowledge, teach, and train people
- the ability to observe, gather, select, and evaluate facts
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- perceptiveness, to recognize an organization’s dynamics and politics
- persuasiveness and the ability to motivate others
- integrity.
You should enjoy conducting research, presenting, taking charge, and providing constructive advice.
Academic path
The business and entrepreneurship certificate provides you with options for advanced education.
Graduates of this program can receive credit for up to nine courses required for the Business Administration diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration degree (varies by major). Additional admission requirements apply.
Practicum, co-op and work integrated learning opportunities
In your capstone course, you’ll work collaboratively with other students to create a solution to a challenge faced by a business or community organization.
Accreditations, designations or certifications
If you choose Business Productivity Tools and Technology as your technical elective, you may have opportunity to complete one or more Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Specialized intakes
International bundle program
This program is available to international applicants as a stand-alone program or as part of a program bundle - two programs delivered consecutively.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements for both programs.
After successfully completing both programs in a bundle, you may qualify for a post-graduate work permit of up to three years. If you only complete one of the programs, you may be eligible for a one-year post-graduate work permit.
Business and Entrepreneurship + Management and Leadership
You’ll complete the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate in the first year of study.
In the second year of study, you’ll complete the Management and Leadership certificate.
Integrated Artificial Intelligence + Business and Entrepreneurship
You’ll complete the Integrated Artificial Intelligence post-diploma certificate in the first year of study.
In the second year of study, you’ll complete the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate.
Learn more about international bundle programs >
Credential
After successfully completing this program, you’ll receive a SAIT Business and Entrepreneurship certificate.
Accepts international applicants - PGWP-eligible
This program accepts international applicants and meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program, as long as the student is registered in on-campus classes or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for blended options).
International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Related careers
Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.
Potential careers (NOC):
- Financial managers (10010)
- Financial and investment analysts (11101)
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (11202)
- Administrative officers (13100)
- Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency.
There are no further requirements to enter this program.
Application process
International bundle program applicants
International applicants who wish to apply for this program as part of a program bundle should review the admission requirements for both programs and then sign in to the application portal to begin their application.
When selecting your programs, your first choice should be the program delivered in year one. The second choice program will be the program delivered in year two.
The bundle is unavailable to domestic applicants, who may apply to the stand-alone program.
Program outline
The Business and Industry certificate requires 30 credits (10 courses) to complete.
MNGT 257 Business Certificate Capstone should be taken only after completing all other required courses and four elective courses.
The program spans one to five years.
Elective courses
You will choose four courses from the following lists.
Elective courses - Communications (choose one)
Elective courses - Technical (choose one)
Elective courses - Business (choose two)
Suggested schedule of study
It’s recommended you complete the courses in this order.
Progression
You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program.
To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Books and supplies
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.
This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date. Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn’t receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you’re in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term.
Program outcomes
- Use basic financial and accounting principles in a business setting.
- Apply marketing theory and processes in a business environment.
- Develop appropriate personal skills and professional behaviours to uphold general management practices.
- Achieve project goals through teamwork.
- Integrate information and communication technology to achieve efficient business practices.
- Apply entrepreneurship and small business theory.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and personal and professional leadership in business-related situations.
Graduate outcomes
A. Safety - awareness of safety standards relevant to the workplace.
B. Responsible leadership - personal, ethical and respectful behaviour within the workplace and global community.
- Teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Self-initiative
- Ethical reasoning and action
- Global awareness
- Sustainability
C. Communication - the exchange of information professionally and effectively.
- Language skills
- Interpersonal skills
D. Information literacy - the strategies used to become informed, from recognizing an information need to accessing and evaluating information and using it effectively and ethically.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Quantitative literacy
- Technological literacy
E. Technical knowledge, skills and abilities - technical competence specific to the discipline or industry.
- Specialized technical skill set
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