College Certificate – Business and Entrepreneurship

The Business and Entrepreneurship 1-year certificate program equips students with the skills, leadership mindset, and core business knowledge needed to launch a new enterprise or manage and expand operations for small businesses.

• Core Focus & Curriculum: Enhances problem-solving, creativity, and strategic leadership. Taught by instructors with hands-on business experience, training covers financial principles, marketing processes, management, and technology applications across diverse disciplines.

• Work-Integrated Learning: Concludes with a capstone project where students collaborate to solve real-world challenges faced by businesses or community organizations, honing critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

• Academic Pathways: Serves as a gateway to higher credentials, allowing graduates to transfer up to 27 credits (9 courses) into SAIT’s Business Administration diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $69,640/yr (Range: $44K – $121K) | 4,482 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $71,733/yr (Range: $46K – $121K) | 682 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.
IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.
General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.