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.
Bachelor of Technology Concentrations
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. To support your professional aspirations, we offer four distinct concentrations, each tailored to a specific area of management. All concentrations share a common set of core courses, while each pathway offers specialized courses to help you build expertise in your chosen field.
Whether you want to study full-time or part-time, this degree is designed to fit your schedule. Explore the details of each concentration below to find the academic path that aligns with your career goals.
General Management
Forge your unique learning path within the BTech degree, tailored for those aspiring to elevate their technical skills to new heights with comprehensive leadership and management training. Gain knowledge in the areas of operations, sustainability and project management.
Operations Management
Discover the art of teamwork and master organizational processes to deliver top-quality customer products and services. Operations Managers focus on ensuring day-to-day operations are efficient, and customer expectations are met within strategic organizational goals and technological capabilities.
Sustainability Management
Gain a holistic perspective as you engage stakeholders to drive environmental, social, and economic change, paving the way for a sustainable future. A Sustainability Manager will combine their technological and leadership knowledge to inform organizational decisions that align with science, legislations, and stakeholders/public relations.
Project Management
Develop expertise in leading, managing, or coordinating various facets of projects, equipping you for success in diverse industries. A Project Manager will combine their knowledge of project management styles with the technological knowledge of their team to ensure projects are completed on time and effectively.
Plan your Path to Success
Build your course load to suit your career aspirations. Download this PDF of BTech course maps or review the BTech course schedule for 2024-2025 academic year.
Have additional questions? Connect with the Business Information Centre.
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.
Admission Requirements
This content is specific to the selected Sep 02, 2025 intake.
Minimum entrance requirements
The specific academic requirements you must meet to be considered for admission. Where applicable, the minimum accepted Alberta high school courses are listed in round brackets ( ). Equivalent or higher-level courses are also accepted.
- Grade 10 Language Arts (English 10-2)
- Grade 10 Mathematics (Math 10C, Math 10-3, Math 20-4, Applied Math 10, Math 13, or Math 24)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
Additional requirements & considerations
Alternative entrance pathways
If you are missing one or more of the minimum entrance requirements, you may be eligible for an alternative entrance pathway. For any pathway listed below, English language proficiency is also a requirement.
Post-admission requirements
Although not required for admission, you must meet the following requirement(s) in order to progress in your program.
It is advantageous for applicants seeking entrance into this program to have:
- a mechanical background
- manual dexterity
- the ability to lift up to 20 kilograms
Additional options
This program has courses that are available for Open Studies. Open Studies allows you to explore credit courses without applying to a program. It is an opportunity to get a feel for school and what program you want to be in.
Learn more about Open Studies
Dates & Deadlines
International
Applications Open:
Aug 01, 2024
International
Applications Deadline:
Mar 31, 2025
Domestic
Applications Open:
Oct 01, 2024
Application Deadline:
Once the program is full
Term Start Date:
Sep 02, 2025
Seats are limited - Apply early! Applications will remain open for at least one month from the open date. If the program/waitlist fill after that date, applications will close.
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.
