Bachelor of Applied Management

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.

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Four 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 Continuing Education in the Fall and Winter semesters. Below are the Semester 4 Bridging courses and their corresponding 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.

Admission method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The 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.

2023-24 academic year

Year 1 - $11,450
Year 2 - $9,250

International students

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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.

Institution	Agreement details
London School of Business and Finance, Singapore	Graduates having completed the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management at LSBF (London School of Business and Finance) as having met the requirements for admission to year three of the BAMgt (Bachelor of Applied Management) program at Sask Polytech.

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.

More about scholarships

Additional information

For more information, please contact BAMgt@saskpolytech.ca.