Bachelor of Technology in Management General Management Concentration

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NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology in Management (BTech) degree is the only program of its kind in Alberta and one of just a few similar programs in Canada. If you’ve graduated with a 2-year technology diploma, the BTech program offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree with only 2 additional years of study.

The BTech degree has been developed to help you bridge the gap between the job you started as a technologist and a career in management. There is a demand for leaders who can address the technological challenges of today’s economy while contributing to socially aware and ethical business decisions. The BTech degree will help you develop the critical skills needed to make a difference in your organization and industry.

We offer three concentrations designed to meet industry demand and give you a competitive edge:

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Sustainability Management

In the General Management concentration, you will forge a unique learning path within the BTech degree. Tailored for those aspiring to elevate their technical skills to new heights with leadership and management training. Build your academic plan to incorporate courses from operations, sustainability, project management, and business fundamentals.

Upcoming Intakes

Select your preferred intake to see relevant program information. Program details, including tuition and course information, may vary by intake.

Selection Start Date Delivery Mode Time Campus Length Domestic Status International Status
Sep. 02, 2025 (Fall) Your choice Your choice Main 2 Years (Full-time) Open Open
  Jan. 08, 2026 (Winter) Your choice Your choice Main 2 Years (Full-time) Open Open
May. 04, 2026 (Spring) Your choice Your choice Main 2 Years (Full-time) Upcoming Open
 
             
 

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Delivery Mode

  • In-person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.
  • Online - All your class activity will be delivered online.
  • Hybrid - Your classes will be a mixture of in person and online learning. You must be able to come to campus and participate remotely online.
  • Your choice - Your program offers a variety of class delivery options (in person, online, or a mixture of both) and you can select which type of classes to take. If you wish, you can complete your entire program either in-person or online.
  • HyFlex - All your classes are delivered for simultaneous participation in person and online. You can choose daily to attend your classes in person or join remotely online.

Time

  • Your choice - You can select class times and days that fit your schedule. There are a variety of class options for you to choose from including daytime, evening, weekdays or weekends.
  • No set time - No set class days or times, content is access on-demand. You can complete your studies on your own schedule within the scheduled class dates; may have set due dates and deadlines.
  • Evenings & Weekends - Classes are scheduled after 5 p.m. on weekdays or anytime on weekends.
  • Weekdays - Daytime - Classes are scheduled on weekdays, typically start before 6 p.m.
  • Weekdays - Evening - Classes are scheduled on weekdays, typically start after 6 p.m.
  • Weekends - Classes are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays.

Campus

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at this campus location.

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Length

  • Full-Time - This is the standard length to complete the program, with a full course load per term.
  • Part-Time - Students follow a structured schedule of classes so they can progress in their studies part-time while balancing everyday life.

Domestic Status

The program availability status for domestic applications is updated as applications are reviewed and assessed. Program availability is subject to change without notice.

  • Open - Program intake is accepting applications. If you apply and are qualified, you may be offered admission or be waitlisted. Open does not guarantee a seat.
  • Waitlisting - Program intake is accepting applications, but qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
  • Closed - Program intake is not accepting applications.
  • Upcoming - Applications will open soon for this intake. View the upcoming terms for open dates.
  • N/A - Not available for this intake.

International Status

The program availability status for international applications is updated as applications are reviewed and assessed. Program availability is subject to change without notice.

  • Open - Program intake is accepting applications. If you apply and are qualified, you may be offered admission or be waitlisted. Open does not guarantee a seat.
  • Limited - For international applicants, the program intake is now only available if you already have a valid study permit.
  • Waitlisting - Program intake is accepting applications, but qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
  • Closed - Program intake is not accepting applications.
  • Upcoming - Applications will open soon for this intake. View the upcoming terms for open dates.
  • N/A - Not available for this intake.

Credit programs that accept international applicants, including programs with a Hybrid delivery mode, meet the eligibility requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, as long as they meet the field of study requirement or award a bachelor’s degree. Each student is responsible for maintaining their PGWP eligibility throughout their studies. Learn more by checking the International Applicants tab below.

What you will learn

Learn skills to move into management

In the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) General Management program, you'll build on your strong technical background, adding leadership and critical-thinking skills you'll need to take on management and supervisory roles.

The BTech General Management concentration will allow you to create your own learning path to develop a comprehensive understanding of operational, sustainable, project and fundamental business skills including:

  • engage systems, processes, and tools in diverse technological environments to create value for organizations and society
  • build relationships through connection, communication, and collaboration
  • demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practices
  • create solutions through research, critical thinking, and problem solving

Capstone project

In addition to maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0 through years 3 and 4, you will need to complete a capstone project to be presented at the annual BTech Capstone Showcase.
The Capstone Showcase is attended by members of industry to introduce them to NAIT's qualified graduates. In a team of 3 or 4, you'll apply your learning and research skills to create a solution that solves a current industry problem. Students are expected to present their Capstone project face-to-face.

Core Courses

  • Critical Reading & Writing
  • Applied Research Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Team Dynamics & Performance
  • Ethics & Society
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Project Management
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Society, Environment & Society
  • Leadership Development
  • Capstone Project

Required Electives (choose 8)

  • Agile Project Management
  • Applied Sustainability
  • Navigating Difference and Diversity
  • Data Visualization
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Global Energy Development
  • Innovation Strategy & Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Mindfulness at Work
  • Operations Management
  • Principles of Workplace Education
  • Quality Management
  • Regenerative Development & Design
  • Selected Topics in Tech. Management

Required Courses

  • Managerial Accounting
  • Operations Management
  • Quality Management

Required Electives (choose 2 or more)

  • Principles of Workplace Education
  • Data Visualization
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Lean Six Sigma

Required Courses

  • Sustainability and Ecological Analysis
  • Applied Sustainablity
  • Navigating Difference and Diversity 

Required Electives (choose 2 or more)

  • Mindfulness at Work
  • Global Energy Development
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Required Courses

  • Agile Project Management
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Quality  Management

Required Electives (choose 2 or more)

  • Managerial Accounting
  • Innovation Strategy and Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Strategy for Accountants

Career Outcomes

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Courses and Advanced Credit

Current and recently admitted students can find information and updates about their program on their My Program page in the MyNAIT Portal. To monitor your course progress and the courses still needed to graduate, visit your Academic Progress Report.

Advanced Credit

You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).

Transfer Credit

In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section, your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:

  • You must have completed the course or program no more than 10 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
  • You must have a minimum mark of B- in the course(s) or program

Course(s) completed in a diploma credential will not be considered for transfer credit assessment for NAIT BTech courses.

Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR)

Please see below for the list of courses that are available for PLAR credits in this program. Please click on the specific course for more information on the evidence that is required for each course.

Please refer to the Credit for Work and Life Experience page for more information on how to apply for PLAR credits.

Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.

Scholarships & Awards

NAIT awards over $6 million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 4,000 students each year, with the support of donors and the government. A variety of awards are available, including ones for academics, community involvement, equity/diversity grants, bursaries for financial need, program-specific awards and more!

Learn how to apply for awards

International Applicants

This program accepts international students.

PGWP Eligibility

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), following Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. Students must still meet all other PGWP eligibility requirements, including full-time and in-person study requirements.

Learn more about PGWP and explore eligible NAIT programs.

Want to learn more about this program?

Thank you for your interest! We want to get you in contact with the right person to answer your questions. If you are a current or recently admitted student you can find program and course information as well as contact details for your program on the My Program page on the MyNAIT Portal.








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