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SAS® Academic Programs

Academic Specialization

Colleges and universities can integrate SAS® into their curriculums – and prepare students for analytics careers.

A successful program leads to successful students.

  • Select the appropriate level of involvement.
  • Evolve your program over time.
  • Provide in-depth instruction on SAS technology.
  • Access free teaching materials and industry connections.
  • Enhance your program’s visibility.
  • Help students land in-demand jobs.

As your SAS integration grows, so do your benefits.

Check out the benefits for each tier.

Benefits that provide a strong foundation for student success.

  • One speaker per year per program (in person or via live web).
  • SAS Academic badge with co-branded logo. 
  • $75 USD SAS certification exams for students and educators. 
  • Access to the SAS Academic Hub, a virtual environment for e-learning and teaching kits for course development. 
  • Access to free SAS software for teaching and learning.
  • Support for teaching SAS, including faculty training and curriculum consultations.

REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one required or recommended reading material that uses SAS per course. Does not need to be SAS-owned material.
  • Programs require that students select any one of the following hands-on components:
    • Lab with hands-on skill development where SAS is the primary tool (50%).
    • Practicum, thesis or capstone that uses SAS (may also fulfill course credits).
    • Course project that uses SAS.
    • Internship that uses SAS.
    • Presentation or poster accepted at a regional, national or international conference (e.g., SAS Global Forum or a SAS users group).
    • Innovative learning approach proposed by the program and approved at the discretion of SAS.
  • Students must have a clear understanding of the value of SAS certification and are informed of available resources for learning SAS (e.g., communities or users groups).
  • At least one graded assignment with applied SAS usage per course.
  • Students encouraged to attempt any SAS certification exam.
  • At least two semester long courses that use SAS in each course at least 50% of the time.

Level up to get all the basic benefits, plus a few additions.

  • One SAS speaker or workshop on campus per year. 
  • Eight fee waivers for in-person or live web commercial courses per year per program for educators at all our Canada SAS training centers.
  • Discount on Cortex analytics simulation game.
  • $75 USD SAS certification exams for students and educators in the program taking an exam independently.
  • $50 USD SAS certification exams for students and educators who are taking an exam hosted and proctored on your campus. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one required or recommended reading material that uses SAS per course. Does not need to be SAS-owned material.
  • Programs require that students select any one of the following hands-on components:
    • Lab with hands-on skill development where SAS is the primary tool (50%).
    • Practicum, thesis or capstone that uses SAS (may also fulfill course credits).
    • Course project that uses SAS.
    • Internship that uses SAS.
    • Presentation or poster accepted at a regional, national or international conference (e.g., SAS Global Forum or a SAS users group).
    • Innovative learning approach proposed by program and approved at the discretion of SAS.
  • Students must have a clear understanding of the value of SAS certification and know about available resources for learning SAS (e.g., communities or users groups).
  • At least one graded assignment with applied SAS usage per course.
  • Students encouraged to attempt any SAS certification exam.
  • At least 3 semester long courses should use SAS at least 50% of the time in each course.

The most advanced programs receive the best benefits.

Tier 3 benefits include everything featured in tiers 1 and 2, plus:

  • One certification prep webinar per program (for students and educators) per certification exam hosted and proctored on your campus.
  • Success story co-developed with SAS to promote the program every three years.
  • 12 fee waivers for in-person or live web commercial courses per year for educators per program at all our Canada SAS training centers.
  • $75 USD SAS certification exams for students and educators in the program taking an exam independently. 
  • $25 USD SAS certification exams for students and educators who are taking an exam hosted and proctored on your campus.
  • One complimentary faculty registration to SAS Global Forum.

REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one required or recommended reading material that uses SAS per course. Does not need to be SAS-owned material.
  • Programs require that students select any one of the following hands-on components:
    • Lab with hands-on skill development where SAS is the primary tool (50%).
    • Practicum, thesis or capstone that uses SAS (may also fulfill course credits).
    • Course project that uses SAS.
    • Internship that uses SAS.
    • Presentation or poster accepted at a regional, national or international conference (e.g., SAS Global Forum or a SAS users group).
    • Innovative learning approach proposed by the program and approved at the discretion of SAS.
  • Students must have a clear understanding of the value of SAS certification and know about available resources for learning SAS (e.g., communities or users groups).
  • At least one graded assignment with applied SAS usage per course.
  • Students encouraged to attempt any SAS certification exam.
  • Academic institution offers at least one SAS practice or certification exam.
  • At least 4 semester-long required courses that use SAS at least 50% of the time in each course
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Talent Connection

Helping students and employers bridge the gap between college and career.

STUDENTS

You’ve put in the work. Now land the career you’ve always wanted. SAS can help improve your marketability – and connect you with potential employers.

STUDENTS

You’ve put in the work. Now land the career you’ve always wanted. SAS can help improve your marketability – and connect you with potential employers.

Read more information for students

Last year, more than
219k
job postings listed SAS as a desired skill.

Source: Emsi, 2019

Tips for setting yourself apart

  • Claim – and share – your digital badges.
  • Continue learning with the SAS Academic Hub, which offers 15 free e-learning courses and free SAS software.
  • Validate your skills by earning SAS certifications.


SAS Canada has many ways to connect students with industry. Attend a user group for free or join our Women in Analytics Network. Email the SAS Canada Academic Program to learn about different ways you can connect with industry.

EMPLOYERS

Finding fresh talent is tough. But with our university connections and strategic partnerships, SAS can help you hire early-career employees who have the right skills.

We'll also help you keep your team trained once you've hired the right people. Visit our Corporate Training page to assess your needs and develop a strategy.

EMPLOYERS

Finding fresh talent is tough. But with our university connections and strategic partnerships, SAS can help you hire early-career employees who have the right skills.

Read more information for employers

Tips for finding top employees

I’m not only pleased to use SAS as a software solution, but also to leverage their vast, global network of higher education institutions to help us identify and attract outstanding early-career talent. John Barnshaw, PhD Vice President, Research and Data Science Ad Astra

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Academics have access to free or low-cost SAS software to help develop their skills.

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SAS E-Learning

Get up to speed and teach topics such as foundation tools, advanced analytics and JMP®.

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