The Bachelor of Applied Management (BAMgt) provides journeypersons and non-business diploma and certificate graduates with the ability to leverage their existing education and experience into a bachelor's degree with only the equivalent of two years of additional study, which can be completed either full or part-time.
Start date
Semester 4 (for journeypersons or certificate applicants) - Fall or Winter
Degree Program - Fall
Length
Semester 4 Courses - 16 weeks (maximum)
BAMgt Degree Completion - 64 to 80 weeks (based on whether Semester 4 (Bridging) courses
are required)
Locations(s)
ReginaFour out of ten people in management in Saskatchewan are over the age of 55. This means there will be a significant amount of retirements on the horizon which is an opportunity for those with the right combination of skills, experience and education.
You will build knowledge and skills in a wide range of leadership and management disciplines including accountancy, human resource management, business communications, strategic management, leadership development, business analytics, finance, change management, risk management, commercial law, and economics.
Classes are offered both in-person and via Zoom in the evenings and there are options each semester for courses which are offered exclusively online. This program flexibility means that students can work full-time while they complete their degree. Domestic students can attend from anywhere in Canada with a computer, webcam, and a stable internet connection, allowing them the additional flexibility of distance learning.
This degree program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced
Education, effective July 1, 2019. This authorization was provided after the program
proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards
established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves
that the degree program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs.
Career and salary information
Your career
As a BAMgt graduate, you will be prepared for success in management and leadership roles in a variety of sectors including health care, construction, utilities, information technology, automotive services, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, restaurant and food, recreation and tourism, early childhood education, and more. Whichever sector you choose, this unique combination of education and experience will position you for career advancement in management and leadership roles.Admissions
Admission requirements
- Completion of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic two-year non-business diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum of 60 credits overall and a 60% grade point average or higher, or
- Completion of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic non-business certificate (more than 41 credits) or equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 60% and 15 non-business credits from a recognized post-secondary educational institution, or
- Completion of a three-, four-, or five-year journeyperson certificate qualification in Saskatchewan, designated by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or interprovincial equivalent, or
- Completion of a two-year journeyperson certificate qualification in Saskatchewan, designated by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or interprovincial equivalent and 15 credits from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
- English Language Requirement
Notes:
Based on admittance, some students may need to start with Semester 4 courses. Semester 4 courses are for applicants with a journeyperson designation or applicants with less than 60 credit units overall. All other admitted students will start in Semester 5.
Semester 4 Courses:
ACCT 201 Accounting
COAP 201 Information Systems
COM 200 Business Communications
MATH 204 Business Mathematics
MGMT 213 Introduction to Management
Semester 4 equivalencies are available through Centre for Continuing Education in the Fall and Winter semesters. Below are the Semester 4 Bridging courses and their corresponding Centre for Continuing Education equivalent.
| Semester 4 bridging course | Continuing Education equivalent |
|---|---|
| ACCT 201 Accounting | ACCT 122 Intro to Financial Accounting |
| COAP 201 Information Systems | COMP 120 Business Solution Software |
| COM 200 Business Communication | BCOM 105 Business Communications |
| MATH 204 Business Mathematics | MATH 139 Business Mathematics |
| MGMT 213 Introduction to Management | ADMN 255 Conflict Management |
- Applicants who completed a non-business certificate (more than 41 credit units) and 15 non-business credit units from a recognized post-secondary institution must complete all five (5) Semester 4 courses.
- Two- or three-year journeypersons must complete all five (5) Semester 4 courses.
- Four-or five-year journeypersons must complete COM 200 plus one (1) additional Semester 4 course.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business diploma graduates (and its predecessor programs) are not eligible for this program. Business programs from other post-secondary institutions are also not eligible.
NEW admission requirements effective for September 2026
- Completion of a program in a non-business discipline: a degree, diploma, or certificate with a minimum of 60 credits or equivalent from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or other recognized post-secondary education institution*, with an overall average of 60% or higher, or
- Completion of a three-, four-, or five- year journeyperson certificate of qualification designated by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or provincial-territorial equivialent. Three-, four-, or five- year journeyperson candidates are required to complete the following Saskatchewan Polytechnic or equivalent courses: COMP 120 Business Solutions Software and BCOM 105 Business Communications prior to acceptance into the program, or
- Completion of a two-year journeyperson certificate qualification designated by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission or provincial-territorial equivalent and 15 credit units from a recognized post-secondary education institution. In addition, two-year journeyperson candidates are required to complete the following Saskatchewan Polytechnic or equivalent courses: ACCT 122 Introductory Financial Accounting 1, BCOM 105 Business Communications, COMP 120 Business Solutions Software, MATH 139 Business Mathematics and BUS 104 Introduction to Business prior to acceptacne into the program.
- English Language Requirement
*Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business diploma graduate (and its predecessor programs) are not eligible for this program. Business programs from other post-secondary institutions are also not eligible.
Beginning September 2026, the program will be 64 weeks.
Admission method
First Qualified/First AdmittedThe First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.
Tuition and fees
Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.
2024-25 academic year
Year 1 - $11,780
Year 2 - $9,580
International students
View tuition rates for international students.
Courses
Get credit for what you know
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.
Transfer credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.
Student awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.
Accreditation
Canadian Institute of Management
Accreditation recognizes business administration, commerce and management programs
aligning with the academic requirements as established in the Chartered Management Program (CMP). The CMP is a core requirement for the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) and Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) professional designations. Students enrolled in this program are eligible for free associate membership with the association.
Additional information
For more information, please contact BAMgt@saskpolytech.ca.