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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Choose from various courses to explore your interests and strengths, helping you make informed choices about your program and career while earning post-secondary credits. General studies The Open Studies program allows you to explore your path with general studies and sample different courses to figure out which field of study or university/college education is right for you.? Maybe the program you want to join isn't available until a later semester. With Open Studies, you can get a head start by taking some courses in advance. This option is especially useful for programs that lead to diplomas, certificates, or degrees. Flexible class times Some students prefer a slower pace. Open Studies allows you to ease into a full program by taking a few courses each semester. The program enables those who are working and studying the time to manage their workload. You can take Open Studies courses in two ways: online asynchronous which is flexible and can be done anytime that suits you online synchronous or in-person, which is scheduled class times. Please note that daytime class options are not available to Open Studies students. Benefits for international students If you're an international student already in a program but want to switch to a different one, Open Studies can help. It helps you maintain the required number of credits to study in Canada, even if the courses aren't directly related to your future career. Prepare for postsecondary Whether you are working towards an undergraduate degree in business studies or another area of study, the Open Studies program can help you get there.
Contact

Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

  • Program Type Open Studies
  • Credential Type Non-Credential
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements for Open Studies.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $5,010.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $3,000.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $804.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

Educational program information is provided as an introduction and for general reference. For current information about programs and school requirements or policies, check the school calendar, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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