Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Technology and Innovation
Embrace the role of change-maker in the financial technology (fintech) sphere. The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Financial Technology and Innovation blends the robust foundation of a business administration degree with a cutting-edge financial technology curriculum.
You’ll gain solid business acumen while learning how to leverage fintech to spur business growth and adapt to the rapidly shifting technological world. The curriculum is designed to enhance your adaptability and instill a growth mindset.
In this program, you will learn:
data analytics, including how to examine, clean, transform, and model data to discover useful information and support decision-making using systems and software to gather insights from patterns and correlations in large datasets
to use design thinking, a human-centred approach to problem-solving that involves prototyping and testing to develop innovative solutions
about solution architecture and how to create digital financial products and solutions that meet market needs and regulatory requirements
current trends in fintech, how the finance world is leveraging technology from blockchain to AI, and how fintech is expanding into everyday consumer experiences.
This program features small classroom settings that foster cooperative learning, guided by faculty members who bring real-life experiences to your courses. We use a collaborative project-based approach, allowing you to hone key professional skills such as leadership, teamwork, critical analysis, strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and effective communication.
You will begin the program with a common first year with Bachelor of Business Administration students from all majors to build a comprehensive business knowledge foundation before branching into your fintech major in year two.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Quality starts with accountability. We are innovators who dream big, aim high and do what we say we'll do — and usually more. We learn from every opportunity and create bold solutions for the future.
We're better together. Collaboration means we work as a team to explore opportunities, talk things through to get the best result and trust each other enough to challenge convention, embrace crazy ideas and reach audacious goals. Building trust and creating success as a team is the core of our organization.
People come first. Our service focus sets us apart — we deliver a transformational experience that impacts students, alumni, employees, community and industry. Maintaining a high level of service strengthens our sense of community.
Our commitment to excellence drives us. We thrive on continuous improvement — through experimentation, refining the details, and being best-in-class in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
If our values match yours, make your mark at SAIT in a career fueled by innovation and impact.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
91512 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 150 CAD
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