Certificate (Non-Degree) Programs for Part-time Students
The Edwards School of Business is actively involved in the presentation of several programs designed to meet the educational needs of people whose other commitments permit part-time study only and who do not require credit towards a formal degree. The programs concentrate on topics of concern to people in managerial positions. A certificate is awarded by the university upon successful completion of the program. The programs offered are:
Certificate in Business Administration
This program, offered in cooperation with the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education, is designed to expose participants to a wide array of business topics.
Courses offered in this program are recognized as meeting some or all of the requirements for certificates offered by a number of national professional organizations. Many of the courses also transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
Further information on this program may be obtained from the BAC Coordinator, Tel: 306-966-5562, E-mail:
grace.milashenko@usask.ca.
Certificate in Labour Studies
This program was developed by the Edwards School of Business in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Labour Movement. The objective of the program is to provide members of the labour community with the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills to help them understand and cope effectively with the challenges facing the labour community. The program consists of the equivalent of six 12-week courses over a period of three years.
For further information on this program, contact the secretary of the Labour Studies Program, Edwards School of Business, Tel: 306-966-8449.
Certificate (Non-Degree) Programs for Full-time Students
Associate Certificate in Indigenous Business Administration
No new applicants will be accepted into this program in 2008-2009.A joint venture between the First Nations University of Canada and the Edwards School of Business has been developed, offering students an opportunity to earn an Associate Certificate in Indigenous Business Administration (CIBA). Applicants entering the program will be admitted to the Edwards School of Business as First Nations University of Canada/University of Saskatchewan students on the basis of standard university practices. Transfer students into this program will be allowed to transfer up to a maximum of 50% of the CIBA program. This admission allows the student to register in a program consisting of 60 credit units offered off-campus at the First Nations University of Canada Saskatoon campus. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the certificate. Those who have an overall average of 60% or greater may continue as a regular undergraduate student and proceed toward completion of the Bachelor of Commerce degree. Students must apply for transfer to the degree program through
Admissions, Student and Enrolment Services, by the May 1 application deadline.
Students transferring to the B.Comm. program with previous university-level courses, which cannot be used towards the CIBA program, may be eligible for up to 18 additional transfer credit units as electives.
For further information on this program, contact the Assistant Dean or an Undergraduate Programs Advisor, Edwards School of Business, Tel: 306-966-4785.