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The BCEP is a pass/fail
non-credit program, offered in term two of the third year of study and
the following summer of a student’s program. Students are required to
apply for admission to the program in January of their second year. Admission requirements include a
combination of minimum academic standards, application documents and an
interview. Entrance to the program will be competitive. For more
information, contact Edwards Career Services in the Edwards School of Business.
A student in an Honours program must
fulfill all the requirements of the regular 120 credit-unit program,
including the requirements for the major in the honours field. All
students must substitute the 6 credit unit Honours Seminar for 6 credit
units of senior electives. The Honours program consists of an
independent research project completed in consultation with a faculty
member.
Students may enter an Honours program only with the
permission of the Department Head in consultation with members of the
department. Formal admission is not granted until the end of the
students' third year, i.e., following the successful completion of 90
credit units* taken in accordance with the curriculum of the Bachelor
of Commerce program. However, students should make formal application
for admission during program planning in February of their third year.
At the time of admission, the student must have a Cumulative Weighted
Average of 70% and a weighted average of 70% in courses (including
core) in the honours field.
The recommendation for the granting
of a degree with Honours or High Honours will come from the department
of the honours field. To be granted Honours, a student must maintain a
Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% and a weighted average of 70% in
courses in the honours field (includes the Honours Seminar). To be
granted High Honours, a student must maintain a Cumulative Weighted
Average of 80% and a weighted average of 80% in courses in the honours
field (includes the Honours Seminar).
Honours or High Honours
may be denied if the student's performance in the honours year is
deemed to be below acceptable standards. Students who fail to maintain
the standard of performance expected of an honours student, but who
otherwise complete the regular program requirements of the college,
will be awarded the regular Bachelor of Commerce degree.
* This
may be reduced to a minimum of 72 credit units for students entering
their final Regular Session who intend to complete no more than 18
credit units in the following Spring and Summer Session.
Students
will be eligible for the Bachelor of Commerce degree if they have
passed the program courses prescribed by the Edwards School of Business
and achieved sufficiently high standing in these courses to meet each
of the averages as follows:
2. Yearly requirements:
Students are required to maintain
a yearly weighted average of at least 60%. Students who do not fulfill
this requirement will be assigned a Faculty Action as follows:
3. The Edwards School of Business Regulations on Examinations and Academic Performance
should be examined for specific cases such as: eligibility for
supplemental examinations; requirements for students taking less than
30 credit units; the effect of courses dropped during the year or taken
during Spring and Summer Terms on the calculation of the year's
average; requirements for final year students who fail to meet the
average requirements, etc.
For
students in the B.Comm./JD Second Degree Program, the average
requirement must be achieved in the 90 credit units taken at the
Edwards School of Business and in the grades earned in the second year
of Law.
The Dean’s Honour Roll is given to:
2.
Supplemental examinations will only be considered in courses taught in
the Edwards School of Business, and for which there is a final
examination, in the case where the student has received 40 to 49
percent. Students wishing to obtain supplemental privileges under this
provision must make application, in writing, to the Edwards School of
Business Undergraduate Studies Committee.
3. For courses taught by another college, the supplemental examination regulations of that college will prevail.
4.
Supplemental examinations will be accorded the same weight as the
regular examination in the recomputation of the student’s final grade.
The maximum final grade that a student may obtain as the result of a
supplemental examination is a pass. This will be recorded in the
student’s average as a 50 percent.
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Arts & Science and Commerce Law and Commerce
A student can achieve both the B.Comm. and B.S.A. degree in six years
or less by carefully selecting appropriate courses and electives in the
Agriculture B.S.A. program. Students wishing to pursue Agriculture and
Commerce should originally apply to the College of Agriculture and
Bioresources.
A student who wishes to pursue
both the B.Comm. and B.A. or B.Sc. degree must complete the equivalent
of a minimum of 150 credit units if they are obtaining a B.A. or B.Sc.
Three-year degree or a minimum of 180 credit units for a B.A. or B.Sc.
Four-year degree. Further, in order to meet the requirements of the
B.Comm. degree, the student must complete at least 60 credit units
selected in such a manner as to satisfy requirements in both colleges.
Commerce courses may not be offered in fulfillment of any of the
requirements for the Arts & Science degree. However, appropriately
selected Arts & Science courses can be taken to satisfy the B.Comm.
requirements. Students wishing to complete both Arts & Science and
Commerce degrees can originally apply to either the College of Arts and
Science or the Edwards School of Business.
The combined B.Comm./J.D. program allows a
student to obtain both the Commerce and Law degrees in six years rather
than the seven years needed to complete the degrees separately. The Edwards School of Business
will exempt B.Comm. students from up to 30 credit units of electives.
Specific course exemptions may vary according to major. Students should
consult an Undergraduate Programs advisor for details.
A
student would initially apply to the Edwards School of Business and
spend three years completing the core and major classes. Once a student
has gained admission into the College of Law, they complete the regular
three year program. A student would obtain their B.Comm. degree after
successful completion of two years in Law.
Note:
Following the program set out for three years in the Edwards School of
Business does not guarantee entrance into Law as this college has high
admission standards. If a student is not admitted to Law, they would
spend their fourth year in the Edwards School of Business and graduate
with a B.Comm. degree.
Three graduate programs in the Business area are offered in the College of Graduate Studies and Research,
leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.),
Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.Acc.) and Master of Science
(M.Sc.). The Edwards MBA values accessibility and a high
academic experience. Students develop an approach to management that is both
integrative and strategic, gaining a deeper understanding of organizations and
their local and global context. By enhancing their interpersonal communication,
team building and leadership skills, graduates enter their professional
endeavors with confidence, integrity and accountability.
The Edwards MBA can be completed in only 12
months if taken full time, or part time in up to 36 months. Its intensive and highly integrated format
will develop a student’s management ability in an applied and useful way. More
than that, students will learn the people skills of management such as how to
manage themselves, how to communicate effectively and how to lead. A decidedly unique aspect of this innovative
MBA program is the focused learning and integration of business concepts. Each course is offered consecutively in a
modular format. Courses are scheduled
in three week durations creating an intensive learning environment that immerses
students in the subject area while allowing flexibility in scheduling your MBA
education. Furthermore, our students
learn how business concepts are integrated into business decisions through a
combination of applied courses, exercises, case studies and projects
incorporating each functional business area. Prospective students seeking more information
about the Master of Business Administration program at the Edwards School of
Business are invited to visit the Edwards MBA website at www.edwardsmba.ca or e-mail mba@edwards.usask.ca.
M.B.A.
M.P.Acc.
The
M.P.Acc. program is designed to prepare candidates as professional
accountants in public practice and industry. The program consists of
eleven courses taken over two consecutive summer semesters (May through
August). The courses include advanced study in accounting, assurance
and taxation, and expose candidates to financial and strategic
management, the modern business environment, information systems and
entrepreneurship. A key component of the program is a research project,
which is completed in a relevant subject area chosen by the candidate.
The program also develops candidates’ personal and professional
competencies such as ethical behaviour, independence, integrity,
critical thinking, strategic problem solving, and written and verbal
communication skills through a series of workshops and seminars.
Successful
candidates are prepared to challenge professional accounting qualifying
examinations (i.e. the Chartered Accountants’ Uniform Evaluation UFE).
Candidates often obtain business and accounting work experience during
the eight-month period between summer semesters, however this is not a
requirement of the program.
M.Sc.
The M.Sc.
program offered in the area of Accounting represents an intensive
analysis of the discipline. Course work and thesis are directed towards
an examination of the current status and the evolution of accounting
thought as well as that of various organizations and structures which
the profession has developed. The level of course work will assume that
students have a very strong background in accounting. Candidates for
admission should be at a minimum either undergraduate accounting majors
or professional accountants. Enrolment will be restricted to four or
five students per year. Students interested in this program should
consult the Director of the M.Sc. program in the Accounting Department.
Note: For 2012-2013, applications are not being accepted for the M.Sc. in Accounting program.
The
Master of Science in Finance Program (M.Sc. in Finance) offered by the
Department of Finance and Management Science, provides students with a
theoretical background in contemporary finance issues and a strong
foundation in empirical methods. The program can be used as a platform
for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. and it equips students with a
competitive advantage in jobs that have a significant research
component.
The
two-year program features seminars and lectures in a small class size
setting. A thesis is required in the second year. Due to the research
intensive nature of the program and individual student supervision at
the thesis stage, enrolment is limited. Only a handful of universities
across North America offer programs that have a similar focus on financial research at the Master’s level.
Prospective students requiring more information about our program are invited to visit the M.Sc. in Finance website at www.edwards.usask.ca/programs/mscfinance or email the Director of the Master of Science in Finance program at mscfinance@edwards.usask.ca.
In late spring, the School offers a seven day residential program, The Effective Executive
Waskesiu, in Prince Albert National Park. This premier learning
experience enables senior managers and executives the opportunity to
address current issues and enhance their leadership practices and
techniques. The Effective Executive program is designed for both
personal and professional growth and renewal.
BAS also offers
five non-credit professional development programs in partnership with
the Schulich School of Business at York University. The Masters Certificate in Project Management (MCPM)
is the number one project management certification program in Canada
and covers all 9 areas of the ‘Project Management Body of Knowledge'
(PMBoK) over a period of 5 months. This program features
results-oriented practical learning with top caliber instruction. It
has a convenient modular program schedule and format, and prepares
participants for PMP Certification and the PMI Exam. The Masters Certificate in Business Analysis
(MCBA) follows the same format as the MCPM and is aligned with the
latest draft of the IIBA Body of Knowledge and will help prepare
candidates for IIBA certification. The three-day Business Analyst’s Course
is recommended for anyone who interfaces with the Business Analyst
function or who directs systems or business development teams. This is
a practical course and covers planning, gathering, communicating and
documenting End User Requirements. The other three-day course is The Project Management Course
which takes a comprehensive view of "the total project", from the
planning and organizational stages to the actual implementation stage
with special emphasis placed on control and continuous improvement.
This is an ideal overview for anyone directly or indirectly involved in
project development. In addition, BAS has a two-day introductory
Microsoft Project software training workshop, Using Microsoft Project, showing you how to use your computer to monitor every phase of your current and future projects.
The Edwards School of Business, BAS in partnership with The Pacific Institute presents Investment in Excellence.
This four day, two module course is for business leaders who wish to
create high performance teams, build constructive cultures and achieve
significant growth. This program is the world's finest science and
evidence-based program that truly allows for creating positive and
sustainable change which can transform companies with measurable
results.
As part of BAS outreach and engagement initiatives, the School offers a variety of Management Development Programs. These include a two-day Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers workshop covering critical financial fundamentals and financial statements and the Friday Seminar Series
of half-day seminars providing the business community an opportunity to
hear from leading researchers and ask questions on topics of interest.
All of these programs are offered out of the Edwards School of Business
Downtown Campus, the K.W. Nasser Centre.
In
addition to these programs, the Edwards School of Business offers
custom training and consulting services to meet specific company needs.
For more information, contact Business Advisory Services, Edwards School of Business at bas@edwards.usask.ca or by phone at 306-966-8686.
The Executive Business Administration Certificate (EBAC) is
an advanced business education at the certificate level for individuals
with previous business education and/or management experience. The aim
of this program is provide students with knowledge of the qualitative
and quantitative aspects of business decision making. Students will
also receive advanced exposure in the areas of marketing, strategy
implementation, business plan development, and special topics in
business. The courses are also transferable to the Bachelor of Commerce
degree program. For information, please contact the Edwards School of Business, Tel: 306-966-8449
Business Administration Certificate (BAC)
The
BAC is a part-time, evenings, eight course program. This program
provides an introduction to the business environment, language,
concepts, and types of problems commonly encountered in organizations.
It will familiarize students with analytical techniques and practical
management skills. 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. Most of the courses
also transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of
Saskatchewan. The BAC has been recently revised to better meet the
demands of today's changing business environment.
Executive Business Administration Certificate (EBAC)
Further information on these Certificates may be obtained from the Business Advisory Services, Edwards School of Business at mailto;bas@edwards.usask.ca or 306-966-8686.
Certificate in Labour Studies
No new students will be accepted into this program.
No new applicants will be accepted into this program.
For information on this program, contact the Associate Dean or an Undergraduate Programs Advisor, Edwards School of Business.
The Province of Saskatchewan grants formal recognition to three
professional accounting organizations. These organizations have
established formal arrangements with the University of Saskatchewan for
the examination of students registered in their programs. These
organizations are: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan: 3621 Pasqua St., Regina SK, S4S 6W8 Certified Management Accountants of Saskatchewan: 202 - 1900 Albert St., Regina SK, S4P 4K8 Certified General Accountants of Saskatchewan: 114 - 3502 Taylor St. E., Saskatoon SK, S7H 5H9 Admission to each organization is governed by its own by-laws.
Complete information concerning admission requirements may be obtained
from each office or from the Undergraduate & Certificate Programs
Office.
Graduates of the Edwards School of Business wishing to
proceed toward full professional recognition in any of these accounting
organizations will be granted substantial credit toward the
professional designation. The extent of the credit granted depends on
the courses selected for the degree and the level of performance
achieved. In any case, however, it will be necessary for these students
to complete such additional study and examination requirements as may
be determined by the University Boards of Examiners in Accounting and
the governing body of the professional organization concerned. It will
also be necessary for the students to complete such service
requirements as may be determined by these professional bodies.
Students
considering a professional accountancy career should consult with the
Undergraduate & Certificate Programs Office before registration.
300-
and 400-level ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, MARKETING, and
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT courses require the permission of the applicable
department.
Bachelor of Commerce students take a
number of courses offered by the College of Arts & Science to meet
core major and elective requirements in degree programs. For course
descriptions, see the Course Descriptions section of the Course & Program Catalogue.