BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Business

Program Description

If you’re looking for a career in the business world, SIIT’s Business Program will get you started!

The Business Program will provide a general overview of the major business functions within small, medium and large companies or organizations. It is a full time program with options to graduate after year one with a certificate, a two year diploma- or transfer directly into a degree program- with partnering institutions such as the University of Saskatchewan Edwards School of Business, University of Lethbridge, or the First Nations University of Canada. The Business Program is available at our campuses in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina, and in select community locations.

Completing this program will allow you to begin your career as a business professional in a wide range of sectors and in specialized fields such as: Accounting, Finance, HR, Management, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship.

Admission Requirements

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

Courses

Year One – Certificate

• BFIN 115 – Mathematics of Finance
• ECON 115 – Microeconomics
• ACCT 115 – Financial Accounting I
• INDG 115 – Indigenous Foundations
• BCOM 120 – Indigenous Business Communications
• COMP 120 – Information Systems
• ACCT 125 – Financial Accounting II
• BABI 125 – Business Internship (2 weeks, pass/fail)
• ECON 125 – Macroeconomics
• MKTG 125 – Marketing
• STAT 125 – Statistics

Year Two – Diploma

• CLAW 215 – Commercial Law
• INGB 215 – Indigenous Business
• INDL 215 – Indigenous Leadership
• HRMT 215 – Human Resource Management
• MACC 215 – Managerial Accounting
• OPMT 215 – Operations Management
• ORGB 215 – Organizational Behaviour
• PFIN 215 – Personal Finance
• BFIN 225 – Corporate Finance
• SBUS 225 – Small Business & Entrepreneurship
• MATH 300 – Business Mathematics
• BACP – Capstone Project

Tuition and Fees

Year One

Year Two

Additional Fees- U-Pass - Saskatoon and Regina Transit Bus Passes

Funding

Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.

What to Expect

Day to Day

Delivery Method

• Primarily in-class instruction, Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day.
• 5-10 hours per week of independent (homework learning) and group learning.
• (Optional) Co-op Program

You will gain practical knowledge and theory, while applying what you have learned to group and individual assignments. These projects influence change at SIIT and in the community, and have included: student leadership governance development, pay it forward campaigns, installation of environmentally friendly water bottle refill stations, and the construction of a Pride Centre.

Work Integrated Learning

An optional Co-op program is available for SIIT Business students.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate.

If you have been approved for funding, you must maintain the attendance required by your sponsoring agency to remain eligible to receive payment.

Graduation Requirements and Credential

You must maintain a GPA of 60% to graduate with a Business Certificate (Year One) or a Business Diploma (Year Two). Graduates will receive a Business Certificate or Diploma, and an SIIT Transcript.

Career Path

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Completing the Business Certificate or Diploma program at SIIT will allow you to begin your career as a business professional in a wide range of sectors and in specialized fields such as: Accounting, Finance, HR, Management, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship.

Depending on your desired career path and previous experience, there are a broad range of NOC codes that describe a career suitable for business graduates. In Saskatchewan, average salaries for business, finance, administrative, and management occupations range from $28,000 – $155,000 per year (https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/hire-train-and-manage-employees/labour-market-information).

For assistance finding employment, please contact your local SIIT Career Centre.

Additional Post-Secondary Opportunities & Credit Transfer

To explore further education at SIIT, click here. You can also explore four year degree options at universities, including partnering institutions that offer direct entry (such as: University of Saskatchewan Edwards School of Business, University of Lethbridge, University of Regina, or the First Nations University of Canada).

If you have a specific program or career path in mind, it is a good idea to check the prerequisites required. Our Academic Advisors can help you plan for further education.