About
Officially known as the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), this post-secondary institution is a community of thinkers, creators and champions leading change and reimagining the workforce of tomorrow.
In 1916, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology doors opened in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with 11 students and a mandate to train veterans returning from the First World War. Over the years, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology matched community needs — as a hospital during the Spanish Flu pandemic and as a Royal Canadian Air Force Wireless Training School during the Second World War. Fast forward to today and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s action-based learning, solution-focused research and industry partnerships are helping to shape the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and pioneers. They equip students with essential skills for career success in industry.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology has welcomed international students from more than 140 different countries. They pride themselves on providing a top-quality education, delivered on a beautiful campus complete with all the amenities and support systems students need to be successful.
Why Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT
Campus life: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology supports a happy, healthy and successful student life in all kinds of ways — from clubs to tutoring to athletics and everything in between. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s International Centre provides international students with a supportive and inclusive environment from arrival to beyond graduation.
Location: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology ‘s main urban campus is centrally situated to maximize one’s enjoyment of Calgary and life on campus. Students will have great access to shopping, restaurants and work opportunities. Calgary is a vibrant, modern city located in the southern part of Alberta. With a population of 1.4 million, Calgary is the fourth-largest city in the Canada. Calgary has a multicultural character and is very diverse; close to 150 different languages are spoken in the city. Calgary is well-known for its citizens’ friendliness and hospitality, as well as the natural beauty of its surroundings. Calgary was recently rated the 5th most liveable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Academic Coaching and Tutoring:
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology recognizes the importance of building strong study habits, and offer academic coaching and tutoring for students. Students at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology learn to sharpen their study skills and ease exam anxiety with support from an academic coach. Their academic coaches are pros when it comes to time management, note-taking, exam strategies and lots more.Employment: 91% of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology ‘s grads get hired and 97% recommend a Southern Alberta Institute of Technology education.noted
College Diploma - Hospitality and Tourism Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hospitality and Tourism Management program will give students practical hands-on education, ensuring they have the real-world knowledge and skills to achieve success in the workforce.
During this program, students develop a strong understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. They will gain knowledge in guest experiences delivery, sales and marketing, service and applied leadership, all complemented by a strong financial management foundation. Students will expand their knowledge by choosing a specialization in travel and tourism, entrepreneurship and innovation, hotel and accommodation management, restaurant and service operations, event management, beverage management and more.
Students will develop qualities that are in high demand for all hospitality and tourism jobs such as communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. The industry is fast-paced and requires students to be adaptable, enthusiastic and resilient. Those students who enjoy keeping busy and working within a team to achieve common goals, then this career is perfect for them.
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation specialization introduces students to the entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking and new venture planning. Students will have the opportunity to study current industry trends and identify gaps to help provide creative solutions and drive new product development. This specialization offers elective opportunities from any other specialization.
College Diploma - Culinary Arts
Considered the best in Canada, the Culinary Arts program, (previously Professional Cooking) is delivered by world-renowned chefs who provide expert, hands-on training. In just two short years students will have the opportunity to train and interact with 20 leading culinary professionals – an amazing experience for anyone passionate about the culinary arts..
During this full-time two year program, students will be trained in all aspects of the culinary trade including foundational cooking techniques, garde manger, introduction to global cuisines, patisserie and culinary management which includes courses such as hospitality mindset, teams and cultures, beverage arts and culinary diplomacy to mention a few. In an industry experiencing high demand, graduates from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Culinary Arts program gain valuable, real-life experience and are well prepared for a diverse range of options in the dynamic culinary world.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology focus on student’s success and deliver on this promise through small class sizes, a personalized approach and state-of-the-art facilities. Classrooms and labs have recently received $7 million in upgrades including the new Michelle O’Reilly Charcuterie Lab, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s gourmet Market Place and downtown Culinary Campus. Operating in live classroom environments such as the renowned Highwood restaurant, downtown Campus and 4 Nines Dining Centre provides real world experience that readies students for success in the culinary industry.
Student will learn essential cooking skills and current trends through repetitive production style cooking for the public under the watchful eyes and guidance of professional chefs – just like they would in a real kitchen. Working in teams, they will hone their professionalism, critical thinking and effective communication skills.
At the year-end capstone courses students will have the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate the skills learned throughout their learning journey.
This program requires valid language test results
Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
This program offers conditional admissions
For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant’s level of English proficiency.
The program requirements above should only be used as a guide and do not guarantee admission into the program.
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