Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management MajorSAIT
The Human Resource Management major develops skills in employment relations, compensation, workforce data and workplace health and safety. The standard four-year BBA estimate is $93,938, before books, personal costs and any additional study.
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Apply to the BBA before declaring the HR major
Start with BBA General and a common first semester, then declare a major competitively in semester two. A relevant business qualification may offer another entry route. The detailed professional-recognition section describes a national knowledge examination exemption; it does not establish an automatic CPHR designation for every graduate.
Plan the published study costs
International estimates for entry in 2026/27. Your letter of admission may show a higher maximum tuition guarantee.
Tuition and listed additional fees
| Period | Semesters | Tuition | Additional fees | Total |
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| Year 1 | 2 | $21,720.00 | $1,764.50 | $23,484.50 |
| Year 2 | 2 | $21,720.00 | $1,764.50 | $23,484.50 |
| Year 3 | 2 | $21,720.00 | $1,764.50 | $23,484.50 |
| Year 4 | 2 | $21,720.00 | $1,764.50 | $23,484.50 |
| Published program total | $93,938.00 | |||
The additional-fee column is already included in each total. The standard plan has four annual totals of $23,484.50, each based on 30 credits over two semesters. Optional minors, altered schedules and professional-recognition costs are not priced separately in this table.
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- Selected tuition and listed fees
- $23,484.50
- One international application
- $175.00
- Your living estimate
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- Planning subtotal
- $23,659.50
Includes the selected table totals, one application and your entered living budget. It excludes unentered books, equipment, software and separately charged course costs. Use the same dollars as the published table.
Non-refundable · One application with ranked choices
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000–$1,500 per full-time year. Bring a laptop that meets SAIT's standard guidance. Applicants seeking advanced entry should obtain an assessed course plan and charges rather than assuming the full four-year estimate applies unchanged.
Use BBA General for the initial application and check the competitive major-declaration process. A qualifying SAIT Business Administration HR graduate may be eligible for year-three entry; overseas qualifications need their own assessment.
Read the application payment guide ↗Check the academic route
SAIT assesses the documents and course equivalents for education completed outside Canada. Demonstrating English proficiency does not by itself establish that your academic subjects meet the program requirements.
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School-leaver route
An overall average of at least 65% across five subjects: English 30-1 with at least 60%; Math 30-1 with at least 60% or Math 30-2 with at least 70%; two Group A subjects; and one Group A or B subject.
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Group A and B subjects
Group A includes eligible Grade 12, 30-level, CTS or post-secondary academic equivalents in accounting, biology, business, chemistry, economics, finance, geography, history, Indigenous studies, IT, languages, management, marketing, Mathematics 31, philosophy, physics, political sciences, psychology, science, Social Studies 30-1 and sociology; other courses may be considered. Group B includes Art 30 or 31, Drama 30, Music 30, Physical Education 30, Religion 35 and Social Studies 30-2. Other five-credit Grade 12 subjects, two three-credit Grade 12 subjects, five advanced CTS credits or business-related high-school dual-credit courses may also be considered. Check the full definitions against your transcript.
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Relevant business study
A SAIT Business Administration diploma, Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or accredited equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3, equivalent to 67% or C+.
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Other diploma or degree
An accredited two-year diploma or bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3, plus English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or 30-2, or accepted equivalents. English proficiency applies across the routes, and foreign education needs assessment.
English proficiency is a separate requirement
Assessment results must be from within the year before your application. A transfer or deferral can require updated results when that period has passed.
Compare common tests and education routes
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 in each skill; IELTS Indicator accepted |
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| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Duolingo | 115 overall and 95 in each Individual Subscore |
| CAEL | 60 overall and, effective Winter 2023, 60 in each skill; CAEL Online accepted |
| TOEFL before 21 January 2026 | 20 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
| TOEFL from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 overall and 4.5 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
The policy also lists CLBA/CLBPA, MET, Cambridge, Oxford Test of English, LanguageCert and Oxford ELLT. Use the official policy for their individual score requirements and for country or institution exemptions.
- Education in EnglishOfficial transcripts or a completed international assessment must verify at least three years of full-time secondary study in English at 12 or more hours a week, or at least two years of study taught in English at a recognized post-secondary institution, or a recognized English-taught credential from a SAIT-approved institution.
- A post-secondary English courseA credit course in English, comparative literature, communications or an equivalent at SAIT or a recognized post-secondary institution requires at least a C.
- English Language FoundationsThe SAIT route requires both COMN 155 and SPCH 155. Other recognized pathways have their own levels and assessment conditions; check the complete policy before choosing one.
HR specialization within a 120-credit degree
Complete 120 credits across 39 courses, including at least 72 senior-level credits. The integrative experience in year four follows at least 90 completed credits and can be a practicum or capstone. Students pursuing the practicum find their own employment and need Chair approval. SAIT also lists optional 12-credit minor groups; confirm how they fit your assessed degree plan and charges.
Read courses and prerequisites ↗Related study guides
Return to the SAIT program finder ↗Sources and planning scope
Sources checked 29 October 2026. Costs use the published 2026/27 entry estimate. Annual table labels do not determine your months of living costs. Confirm current intake availability and your own admission assessment with the institution.