Mar 29, 2024  
PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2020-2021 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Management


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Program Description


Learn what it takes to become a successful manager. Develop essential management skills through courses in leadership development, project management, organizational behavior, financial management and more. Courses are available through part-time studies (evenings, weekends and online) and are transferable to SAIT’s Business Administration (Management) diploma. You have up to five years to complete this program.

Our management training program is all about equipping you with skills that are in-demand for today’s rapidly changing business world. The business management courses in this program lay the foundation for success as a manager, covering business communications, human resources management, financial accounting and project management training.

We know you’re busy. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience offered in this management certificate program. Choose from a variety of classes that best suits your availability and interests. This certificate is available through Continuing Education (evening and weekend courses) and Distance Education (online courses).

“‘The sky’s the limit as to what I can do with my job and with my career. The people that I’ve met, the experiences that I’ve had, have been just amazing.”

- Nick Kuhn, School of Business Student

Learn from Industry Experts

Your instructors are industry professionals with business expertise. They will share their insights with you and help you learn skills that you can immediately apply in your workplace.

“I love helping students connect with the concepts they’re learning by keeping things as real as I can. I use stories from our past and real situations from today’s headlines to bring ideas and concepts to life. “

- Don Rae, Instructor

Program Overview


Your Career


Students graduating from this program may be eligible for entry-level positions such as:

  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Project Administrator
  • Sales Associate
  • Retail Manager
  • Office Manager

Student Success


  • We find there is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested to the amount of success achieved.
  • Remaining focused and diligent with coursework is important for success in completing the program.
  • You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English.

Credentials


After successfully completing this program, learners will receive a Certificate of Acheivement in Management.

Laddering


At SAIT, you have the flexibility to complete your academic achievements at your own pace. We will help you build an educational future that meets your career goals. You can transfer these courses to the full-time or part-time Business Administration diploma (Management major).

Job Grant


Note: These courses are eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Progression


You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements


There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 403.284.7248. Once you have registered for at least one course and have a SAIT student ID number, consider filling out and submitting the Program Declaration Form to the Office of the Registrar. Contact information for the Office of the Registrar is located in the upper corner of the form.

Program Outline


Courses for this program are available through Continuing Education, offered in the evenings and weekends and the Distance Education program (online).

Evening and weekend courses are offered in January, May and/or September.  Online courses are offered up to 12 times per year; start dates vary.

Registration is as follows:

  • Fall enrollment opens in July
  • Winter enrollment opens in October
  • Spring enrollment opens in February

Online registration closes about one week before the course start date. You can register up to one business day before the start date by calling 403.284.7248 or 1.877.284.7248. Courses fill up quickly; it is recommended you register early.

Four core courses and four electives are required to complete the program.

Core Courses


  • ACCT 215 - Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 credtis
  • BMAT 230 - Business Mathematics  3 credits
  • COMN 222 - Communication and Presentation Skills 3 credits
  • MNGT 255 - Introduction to Management 3 credits

Electives (choose 4)


  • BFIN 301 - Finance for Managers 3 credits
  • ECON 250 - Microeconomics 3 credits
  • HRMT 320 - Human Resource Management 3 credits
  • LDSH 360 - Business Leadership 3 credits
  • MNGT 200 - Introduction ot Business 3 credits
  • MNGT 250 - Organizational Behaviour 3 credits
  • MNGT 321 - Project Management 3 credits

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