Bachelor of Business Administration Practicum Program
Experience scope
Categories
Accounting Operations Project management Marketing strategySkills
data analysis research business consulting business strategy communicationThe SAIT School of Business BBA Practicum benefits the Calgary business community. Our learners can help your staff at peak periods or during leaves of absence, and provide fresh insight into an organization. Students are available for a 4, 8 or 12-month work terms (virtual or in-person) for September, January and May starts.
Learners
- Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the practicum.
- Access to motivated, skilled and productive candidates.
- Savings on recruitment costs and improved retention, with an appropriate employment match.
- A concentrated pool of experienced, talented professionals with which to maintain your competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Students should complete a minimum of 450 hours with your organization.
Project Examples
Requirements
Program outline
Undergraduate students who are in their fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program, may choose to participate in this program. Students have the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to the challenges of business life as they gain valuable, relevant work experience as a practicum student within your organization. Students are available from the following majors:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Management
- Supply Chain
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Construction Project Management
Benefits to the employer
- Employers help SAIT produce highly productive and potential future leaders by complementing and enhancing a student’s applied learning through meaningful work experience.
- Students are available for specific long-term employment or short-term assignments, depending on employer needs.
- Students could be assessed by employers for their ability, professionalism, and aptitude to become a potential career employee.
- Students have completed a minimum of three years of academic study, thereby obtaining a solid base of theory and technical skills.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
The placement host will interview eligible students
Follow up email with the Work Experience Coordinator to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope in an appropriate fit for the internship
Practicum positions must offer remuneration to the student (e.g. salary, honorarium). It must be a minimum of 450 hours completed throughout the first 4 months of employment.