Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Business Management
Build foundational knowledge of business functions including management, human resources, marketing and finance. Explore options for starting and growing a business, learn the importance of business ethics and social responsibility. Work through the basic steps of building a business plan and career plan.
See example
course outline for more details and
SAIT Dual Credit Handbook further information. Please note that assessment policy is at the discretion of the instructor and may vary.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still at high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
- Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
5 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades, 11 or 12 as of September
- Have a strong interest to explore a career pathway in business management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
- Excited about taking a post-secondary course through an online format
- Pre-requisite/Co-requisite requirements:
- Students should have completed Social Studies 10-1 and have strong communication skills
Program Delivery and Location
This course is delivered Virtually, fully online and the learning is asynchronous:
- Students learn on their own schedule, accessing the lectures and reading materials independently, however
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines
Program Dates
Considerations
- Students must have space in their full year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below.
- Students must submit a
personal learning schedule with their application (see application checklist for details).
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school each semester(work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
Career Map
Program Partner
Application Deadline
Applications for Summer and Fall programs have now closed. Applications for Semester 2 (Winter) programs will be available in Fall 2024.
Application Deadline:
Applications for Winter 2025 are not yet available. Please check back in Fall 2024.
