- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 52.0801
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Finance and Accounting
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year business degree specialising in finance, covering corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk management and financial modelling, with optional paid co-op work terms.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is one of six business degrees at NAIT, all at CAD 22,050, and as a degree it escapes the work permit field of study test the diplomas face.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is taught at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, a PUBLIC polytechnic and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, and NAIT issues it with the letter of acceptance.
Entry to Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 60 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in every band, and tuition for Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is recorded at CAD 22,050 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance. Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance lists seven entry windows across September, January and May. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in every band; TOEFL iBT 80 with at least 20 in every section; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 150 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance is a degree at a public polytechnic, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and NAIT awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Financial Analyst: corporate finance teams
- Credit Analyst: banking and lending
- Investment Operations Analyst: asset management
- Treasury Analyst: corporate treasury
- Risk Analyst: financial institutions
- CFA Designation: the professional route after graduating
Reality check: finance recruitment rewards internships and professional examinations, so begin the CFA route during the degree rather than treating it as a later step.
About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- Established
- 1962
- Reference No.
- O18713200642
