Broadcast Systems Technology at Sait
| Broadcast Systems Technology at Sait | |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Diploma |
| Tution Fees | $ 21,469 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 53 |
Program Highlights
Prepare for a career installing, maintaining and repairing electronic and computer equipment for television and radio stations, post-production facilities or equipment manufacturers with courses covering hardware, operating systems and troubleshooting.
Program description
The Broadcast Systems Technology (BXST) program is a unique program and prepares you for employment installing and maintaining electronic and computer based equipment for the Broadcast industry. You will discover how to maintain and repair broadcast equipment as the electrical signal flows from the source through the audio and video mixing consoles to the station’s link to the transmitter and then to your home. You may also be involved in the design of facilities. You will also acquire professional and business skills and learn comprehensive technical applications that will help you achieve a great career in the broadcast industry.
Your career
Opportunities exist in many areas, including television and radio broadcast stations, systems and networks, post-production facilities, educational television and audiovisual systems, equipment manufacturers (technical field support) equipment sales and communications providers. Career progression may lead to employment as assistant chief and chief station engineers.
There is a major migration from analog systems to digital audio and video systems with the most prominent being High Definition Television (HDTV). It is common to have facilities that employ both analog and digital systems or just one or the other. The broadcast industry is now enhancing the delivery of content through streaming audio and video over the Internet.
- Graduates of the Broadcast Systems Technology program have a 100% employment rate
Student success
Characteristics of a successful student in this program include:
- Enjoy keeping up-to-date on new technological developments, continue to take training and enjoy learning new skills.
- Are able to manage their time and work effectively while facing deadlines.
- Able to work independently with little supervision but can also perform as a vital member of a team of professionals.
- Pay attention to detail and take personal pride in their technical problem-solving skills.
- A working knowledge of the MS Office Suite would be an asset.
Sait Highlights
| Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Application mode | Online |
| Student Retention rate | 94.8% |
| Cost of living | 788-1,327 CAD/Month |
| Number of Students | 11,023 full time |
| Number of teachers | More than 1500 specialists |
| Academic calendar | Semester based |
| Finance type | Non-profit |
| Number of schools | 8 schools |
| Medium of instructions | English |
| Domestic Tuition fee | 681.20 CAD |
| International Tuition fee | 1,141.20 CAD |
Sait The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Attending SAIT Polytechnic can cost an international student the following approximately:
| Expenses | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Average cost of tuition | 18,112.00 CAD |
| Cost of living | 11,000.00 CAD |
| Application fee | 75.00 CAD |
Tuition Fees
For international students, the tuitions fees will be:
| SAIT Fees | Total in CAD |
|---|---|
| Campus recreation | 171.20 |
| Universal transit pass | 310 |
| Health and dental | 460 |
| Student support fee | 100 |
| Student technology fee | 100 |
The optional course enrollment would increase the fees and may include a security deposit of 400 CAD.
English Proficiency Test Scores
All the programs at the university are taught in English medium and hence proving English language proficiency is mandatory.
| Test name | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall, 20 in each category |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| CLBA | 8.0 |
| CAEL | 60 |
| PTE | 53 |
| MELAB | 76 |
SAIT Admission requirements and process
Admission at SAIT Polytechnic requires additional documents from international applicants. Application requirements for various programs are given below.
Selection CriteriaSAIT Polytechnic opens the admissions in the Fall Start and continues until the Spring start. Different programs have different time periods for their admission process.
- The application fee charged is 75.00 CAD once for each program enrolment.
- Percentage required in schools and the other major requirements are different for all courses:
- A 65% record or a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.3 is required for the Bachelor’s of business administration.
- Other courses require a minimum of 50%.
- A common requirement in all the courses is the English proficiency.
- Admission into the Institute is determined on the academic records.
- Graduate employment rate in the institute is 94%
Criteria of selection are not the same for different courses and to meet up to the suitability of the program the students may need to give supplementary documentation or additional information to be submitted. This includes:-
- Career investigation report
- Required tests
- Resume
- Essay
- Interview
- Ranking (used by some programs)
| Sait Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 18,000 |
| Postgraduate | 0 |
| Sait Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 11,000 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 1,200 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Sait English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Sait University Contact Details |
|---|
| Sait Address |
| 1301 16 Ave NW,Calgary 1301 16 Ave NW AB T2M 0L4 |
| Sait Email |
| advising@sait.ca |
| Sait Phone |
| 403-284-7248 |