Bachelor of Applied Management

Degree
Bachelor of Applied Management

Program Overview

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.

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.

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.

For more information, please contact:
Shannon Kotylak, program head
shannon.kotylak@saskpolytech.ca

SHEQAB-sealThis 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.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s):

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

  • Regina

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. Contact the program head for more information.

  • 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.

 

2022/23 Academic Year

Year 1 - $11,210
Year 2 - $8,900

International Students

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Courses

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Year 3 - Semester 5

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ACCT 300
Accounting for Managers
3
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In your studies, you will gain the required knowledge of accounting and finance to perform your role as a manager. Your studies will include an introduction to essential accounting concepts and the development and interpretation of financial statements. You will also learn how to prepare operating and capital budgets, and how to compare budgeted and actual results throughout the organization’s fiscal year.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
ADMN 303
Organizational Behaviour
3
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You will study human behaviour in organizations and develop the skills needed to lead people in the workplace. This course emphasizes the application of basic organizational behavior concepts and processes. The course content includes individual behaviour, values, interpersonal relationships, performance management, leadership, power, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change. Your studies of human organizational behaviour will focus on improving organizational commitment, job performance and leading through change.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): ADMN 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
BCOM 300
Professional Writing and Presentations
3
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You will study research techniques and develop writing and presentation skills for business applications. You will practice collaborative writing and research skills using the tools of electronic communication.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEAD 302
Leadership Fundamentals
3
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You will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to work with and manage people in the workplace, community, and volunteer experiences. You will learn strategies for building and maintaining trust, developing successful interpersonal interactions, and addressing difficult situations. You will develop useful techniques for creating learning conversations used in coaching situations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEAD 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MKTG 300
Marketing
3
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You will discover the dynamic field of marketing. You will explore what marketing is, how it works, and the effect it can have on consumers and on society. You will have a strong sense of how to market yourself, your skills, your ideas, as well as more traditional products and services. Marketing concepts you will learn include: the strategic marketing planning process, segmentation, positioning, forecasting, consumer behaviour, and the marketing mix.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 15

Year 3 - Semester 6

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ECON 400
Micro and Macro Economics
3
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You will study the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Your studies will include economic theory, problems and solutions. You will gain an understanding in scarcity, opportunity costs, demand and supply; as well as how various market structures determine output and price. From a macro perspective you will learn about the role of the government's spending and taxation, the Canadian banking system, foreign trade and other key macroeconomic variables.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
HR 300
Human Resource Management
3
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Your studies will focus on an overview of human resource management and practices. You will learn the impact of job analysis on planning, recruiting, and selection processes; training, developing and compensation considerations; and management performance and labour relations. Employee and organizational ethics are discussed throughout the course with an emphasis on using human resource management to achieve high organizational performance.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): HR 400
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LAW 301
Law and Ethics
3
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Your studies will focus on the field of business law in Canada and its related concepts of business ethics. You will examine the concepts of contract law and apply them in business contexts. You will also learn and apply legislation related to torts, agency, various forms of business organization, and the sale of goods. Particular emphasis will be placed on labour relations law, as well as applying ethical decision-making within business contexts, as well as essential decision making within a business context.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEAD 303
Contemporary Leadership
3
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You will develop the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply leadership concepts to your personal and professional life. Through the tool of narrative, you will explore your own leadership philosophy and compare it with the characteristics of sound leadership practice. You will explore concepts such as leadership ethics and effective leadership, and create a leadership development action plan.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 12

Semester 6 Electives (1 of 5)

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 302
Analytical Decision Making
3
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You will learn the basic concepts, methods and tools of critical thinking and logic. You will apply these tools to analyze ordinary and famous decisions made in the past and to make sound business decisions for the future.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
BUS 300
Business and Society
3
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You will study the business corporation in its social context, with a focus on stakeholder groups and their participation in decision-making for a business.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CDNS 300
Canadian Government
3
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You will examine the structure and function of the various arms of Canada’s federal government. You will compare Canada’s government to those of the United States and Great Britain, and examine governmental change in Canada from colony to independent nation. Through classroom lecture, small group discussion, assigned reading and independent study and research, you will examine the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and analyze the issues, processes and dynamics of the relationship between Canadian citizens and their government.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
COMM 301
Managerial Communications
3
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You will analyze organizational communication structures and practices. You will practice your writing skills by composing various types of correspondence, including email, social media, and reports. Your public speaking skills will be strengthened by conducting interviews, facilitating group discussions and delivering a formal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEAD 400
Effective Leadership
3
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You will develop leadership skills which are appropriate for diverse organizational community contexts. The course content emphasizes the interactions between self, systems and the organizational context. You will explore the types of actions based on theoretical approaches and conceptual understandings, which leaders take to make positive differences. You will develop your vision of leadership within a diverse organization and determine how you will apply your leadership vision in a variety of organizational and community contexts.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): LEAD 302
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning

Year 4 - Semester 7

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 400
Business Analytics
3
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You will learn the essential skill of estimating costs and benefits for a process change. Your studies will include the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in these areas: querying from existing data sources, outlining assumptions, developing cost-benefits models, analyzing outcomes over multiple years, separating assumptions from the model, and developing flexible formulae. A component of your studies will include an introduction to relational databases and advanced use of spreadsheet software.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
COM 400
Building a Digital Communication Strategy
3
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You will examine your digital identity and identify strategies to enhance your digital presence. You will consider issues of privacy, ethics, professionalism, and career advancement in constructing your digital identity. You will also study the digital communication practices and identify strategies that organizations can implement to improve their communication with key stakeholders and achieve their strategic goals.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses, BCOM 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
FIN 400
Finance
3
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You will study the basic components of modern corporate and personal finance. Your studies will include the following topics: accounting, time value of money, shares, debt instruments including bonds and debentures, valuations, interest calculations, and rate of return.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 407
Cross-Cultural Management
3
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You will learn skills, knowledge, and attitudes that support the transformation of diversity into a competitive advantage. Your studies will include the elements of culture that define societies, intercultural communication skills that support collaboration, and strategies that enhance organizational and personal efficiency and effectiveness.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 12

Semester 7 Electives (1 of 5)

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 302
Analytical Decision Making
3
Show course details
You will learn the basic concepts, methods and tools of critical thinking and logic. You will apply these tools to analyze ordinary and famous decisions made in the past and to make sound business decisions for the future.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
BUS 300
Business and Society
3
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You will study the business corporation in its social context, with a focus on stakeholder groups and their participation in decision-making for a business.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CDNS 300
Canadian Government
3
Show course details
You will examine the structure and function of the various arms of Canada’s federal government. You will compare Canada’s government to those of the United States and Great Britain, and examine governmental change in Canada from colony to independent nation. Through classroom lecture, small group discussion, assigned reading and independent study and research, you will examine the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and analyze the issues, processes and dynamics of the relationship between Canadian citizens and their government.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
COMM 301
Managerial Communications
3
Show course details
You will analyze organizational communication structures and practices. You will practice your writing skills by composing various types of correspondence, including email, social media, and reports. Your public speaking skills will be strengthened by conducting interviews, facilitating group discussions and delivering a formal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEAD 400
Effective Leadership
3
Show course details
You will develop leadership skills which are appropriate for diverse organizational community contexts. The course content emphasizes the interactions between self, systems and the organizational context. You will explore the types of actions based on theoretical approaches and conceptual understandings, which leaders take to make positive differences. You will develop your vision of leadership within a diverse organization and determine how you will apply your leadership vision in a variety of organizational and community contexts.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): LEAD 302
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning

Year 4 - Semester 8

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ADMN 400
Entrepreneurship
3
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You will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and frameworks used to solve problems through innovation. Additionally, you will utilize the Business Model Canvas to synthesize your knowledge and experience in a variety of management disciplines to prepare and pitch a comprehensive business plan for a new venture.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses, ACCT 300, HR 300, MKTG 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 404
Managing Change
3
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You will develop a strategic perspective on managing the four phases of change and your role as a change agent. Your studies will include content that will support your role as a change agent and the personal factors that you will use when you are leading an organizational change. You will explore challenges that organizations face, and you will develop a leadership perspective that will assist you to deal with change or manage change.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses, LEAD 303
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 405
Strategic Business Management
3
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You will study management processes, strategies, and techniques that are consistent with corporate business strategy and designed to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Your studies will equip you with the critical skills and knowledge required to make important business decisions. You will develop the business expertise to engage in strategic planning that supports the integration of functional business activities of production, finance and marketing.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses, ACCT 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 406
Risk Management
3
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You will learn how to identify and manage threats, both external and internal, focusing on best practices in the field of risk management. You will assess risk situations in organizations and analyze project risk management and its development. You will learn about enterprise risk management and apply it to a business context. You will learn to recognize and control certain risk hazards such as financial risks, infrastructure risks, reputational risks and market place risks. You will learn how to manage threats and deal with them in an appropriate and effective manner.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PROJ 403
Leading Projects
3
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You will develop the knowledge and skills to lead a project to successful completion. Your studies will combine operational aspects of managing a project with leadership qualities required to inspire a project team and to provide interaction with the project’s key stakeholders. You will develop the knowledge and skills to analyze the feasibility of a project, develop processes to ensure the project work gets done, lead and motivate the project team, and create contingency plans to mitigate risk.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 15

2 Courses Required (2 of 8)

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 302
Analytical Decision Making
3
Show course details
You will learn the basic concepts, methods and tools of critical thinking and logic. You will apply these tools to analyze ordinary and famous decisions made in the past and to make sound business decisions for the future.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
BUS 300
Business and Society
3
Show course details
You will study the business corporation in its social context, with a focus on stakeholder groups and their participation in decision-making for a business.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): Bridging courses
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CDNS 300
Canadian Government
3
Show course details
You will examine the structure and function of the various arms of Canada’s federal government. You will compare Canada’s government to those of the United States and Great Britain, and examine governmental change in Canada from colony to independent nation. Through classroom lecture, small group discussion, assigned reading and independent study and research, you will examine the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and analyze the issues, processes and dynamics of the relationship between Canadian citizens and their government.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
COMM 301
Managerial Communications
3
Show course details
You will analyze organizational communication structures and practices. You will practice your writing skills by composing various types of correspondence, including email, social media, and reports. Your public speaking skills will be strengthened by conducting interviews, facilitating group discussions and delivering a formal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning

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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.

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.

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