Bachelor of Applied Business Administration
The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (Accounting) program offers an opportunity to advance your career in accounting through a curriculum designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.
This post-diploma applied degree program is available full-time, providing you with the expertise you need to excel in the accounting field or some finance roles.
Practical learning from experienced faculty
Learn from faculty members with real-world accounting experience. They will guide you through courses that include taxation, advanced management and financial accounting, auditing, and leadership.
Throughout the program, you’ll achieve various outcomes essential for success in the business and accounting fields. These include using financial and accounting principles and applying mathematical formulae and statistical calculations to support business functions.
Ethical and legal foundations
You’ll learn to model the ethical expectations of the accounting profession and understand the principles of the Canadian legal system and fundamental laws governing business ownership and transactions.
Embracing technology
Integrating information and communication technology for efficient business practices is crucial in today’s digital age. The program equips you with the skills to leverage technology effectively and make informed decisions using audit methods.
Communication, strategy and research skills
Effective communication is a key skill you’ll acquire, enabling you to convey information, present sound arguments, and reliably conduct accurate analysis.
To thrive in a global business environment requires an integrative and strategic mindset. You will develop the capacity for independent research and critical evaluation of information. You’ll also gain experience in teamwork within increasingly complex environments.
Professionalism
The program emphasizes operating within the boundaries of professional bodies and following regulatory requirements.
You will learn to maintain the highest standards of accounting professionalism. You’ll develop personal skills and professional behaviours for effective management practices and be able to demonstrate responsible leadership within complex and dynamic environments.
A path to the Chartered Profession Accountant (CPA) program
The program consists of ten academic courses followed by two semesters of Directed Field Studies. During your field studies, you secure your own paid work placement, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
By the end of the program, you’ll have the prerequisite courses required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the world of accounting.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Quality starts with accountability. We are innovators who dream big, aim high and do what we say we'll do — and usually more. We learn from every opportunity and create bold solutions for the future.
We're better together. Collaboration means we work as a team to explore opportunities, talk things through to get the best result and trust each other enough to challenge convention, embrace crazy ideas and reach audacious goals. Building trust and creating success as a team is the core of our organization.
People come first. Our service focus sets us apart — we deliver a transformational experience that impacts students, alumni, employees, community and industry. Maintaining a high level of service strengthens our sense of community.
Our commitment to excellence drives us. We thrive on continuous improvement — through experimentation, refining the details, and being best-in-class in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
If our values match yours, make your mark at SAIT in a career fueled by innovation and impact.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
39548 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 150 CAD
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