About Sait School Of Business
One of the largest business schools in Alberta and home to thousands of full-time students and part-time career advancers.
Sait School Of Business Description
Our History
Business education at SAIT has been thriving for more than 60 years. Prior to the formation of the Business Education Department in 1966, business courses were required for many SAIT diploma programs. The first business course delivered was in the Restaurant Management program. Throughout the following years, dozens of other programs added various business courses to their curriculum.
In September 1960, SAIT began offering its first two-year business diploma program entitled Merchandising Administration. In the following year, the first evening business course was offered – the Psychology of Selling. As the development of the business programs progressed, so did the expansion of the SAIT campus.
1966 proved to be a pivotal year for both the campus and the development of business programs at SAIT. The year heralded the opening of the Senator Burns Building, which enabled SAIT to accommodate an additional 2, 500 students. The building, which was named for renowned businessman and senator, Patrick Burns, is well known not only for its role played in SAIT’s growth, but also for the famous Tyndall stone block that was used in the construction. Also in 1966, the Merchandising Administration department changed its name to the Business Education Department and relocated to the Senator Burns Building. The department, lead by C. A. Harrington offered four diploma programs:
1. Business Administration
2. Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Administration
3. Merchandising Administration
4. Secretarial Technology
2011 marked the first intake of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) degree, SAIT Polytechnic's first baccalaureate degree. In 2013, the program had its first bachelor degree graduates, marking an important milestone in SAIT's history.
Today, the School of Business provides business training to thousands of individuals each year. Our full time programs welcome more than 1, 000 students each year.
Our programming ranges from individual courses all the way to degrees. Many programs are offered through flexible delivery methods including full-time studies, continuing education, distance learning, online and customized corporate training solutions.
Reviews
"I chose SAIT because many of my peers have attended and recommended it. There's numerous transfer options so I can earn a degree after my diploma, and there’s a practicum included in my program. There's also resources and a space for Indigenous students to be a part of their community."
Kassie, second year Administrative Information Management student, describes why she chose SAIT.
A result of good planning lead to a project management class raising $16,703.45! This project-based learning saw a silent auction, Pie the Prof, and Teddy Bear Toss take place. 👍
"The most important thing SAIT can do is prepare you for the future. Along with your studies, develop your resilience, grit and creativity." More: http://ow.ly/IyWw30mNEkU
We're still lost in thought after last week's inspiring Q&A session with entrepreneur and co-creator of the Energy Disruptors event, Graeme Edge. For more great events like this: http://ow.ly/DZjI30mFM6S
The visionary who convinced Richard Branson to speak at Energy Disruptors 2018 shares his inspirational journey tomorrow at SAIT. More: http://ow.ly/sPUp30mCsyL
"The small class sizes and availability of resources was a huge appeal for me. Two of my immediate family members attended SAIT and highly recommended it."
Sara, first year Administrative Information Management student, shares how SAIT's fit her family.
What’s the digital vortex? Some of our students found out at a recent lunch and learn with our partners! Thank you to Cisco Canada and IBM for this great opportunity. 👏
A natural entrepreneur! What Jennifer Carlson has been working on since developing Canada's leading brand of organic baby food: http://ow.ly/xZga30mmtlu
Interested in SAIT? Visit us at Open House on October 19 and 20 from 9 am to 3 pm to have all your questions answered. We can't wait to see you! http://ow.ly/2fGo30mgXr3
We had an amazing time celebrating with our fall graduates! 🤗 Congratulations to all and to valedictorian, Maggie Grynia, on this amazing accomplishment. ❤️ See SAIT Alumni for more moments: http://ow.ly/86Hn30mcs0u
Recognizing Ryan Scott, a 2018 Distinguished SAIT Alumni! A 2001 Business Administration graduate, his entrepreneurial spirit has made him a guru of green building: http://ow.ly/npNC30m0cDr
What makes the School of Business different? Glad you asked! Read more from our dean, Janet Segato: http://ow.ly/WNoO30lZkDm
Shout out to Western Retail Lumber Association who toured members of our Marketing at SAIT Student Club around their facilities and discussed career opportunities in the industry. It's connections like these that demonstrate where you can go 😎
How four students took their knowledge to Zanzibar this summer to teach youth the basics of business: http://ow.ly/J9P730lGpwn
We loved seeing you at orientation! The countdown for the first day of school is officially on. 😁
📷: jsegato (Dean) and rockymtnkaren (Associate Dean) on Twitter
191 BBA graduates made history on June 13 as the first class to walk the stage since we introduced the expanded majors two years ago. Cheers to you! 👏
Post your convocation pics to Instagram using #SAIT2018 after following @SAITAlumni for your chance to win 1 of 4 gift cards to a top dining spot in Calgary! 🤤 Did we mention the restaurant has a SAIT connection? See all the details at sait.ca/alumni
Two years ago we introduced the expanded majors to our BBA program. Today, you crossed the stage. Congratulations to you and valedictorian, Eric Rasmussen, on this accomplishment! You're SAIT Alumni now! ⭐ See more pics: http://ow.ly/PleZ30ku8Oq