The Edwards Co-operative Education Option is a pass/fail non-credit program, offered in Winter Term 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.

Requirements:

• COMM 380.0
• COMM 480.0

Optional: 

• COMM 483.0 

• Cumulative Weighted Average of 60% on all courses required for B.Comm. degree completion
• Annual weighted average of 60% on Fall and Winter Term and Spring and Summer Term courses
• Weighted average of 60% in the courses taken to meet the requirements for a major.

All Edwards Undergraduate Programs students who attempt a minimum of 18 credits between May 1 and April 30 each year must earn a yearly weighted average of at least 60% to remain in good standing and continue their studies in the Edwards School of Business. Students who do not meet this requirement will be subject to a Repeat Year or Requirement to Discontinue faculty action

All Edwards Undergraduate Programs students who attempt less than 18 credits between May 1 and April 30 each year are expected to earn a yearly weighted average of at least 60%. Students who do not meet this requirement will be subject to a Partial Warning faculty action.

All Students

First Faculty Action (Did not fail 50% of courses attempted)

A student who attempts a minimum of 18 credit units with a yearly average below 60% (calculated on classes taken between May - April) who does not fail 50% or more of the courses attempted in an academic year and who has no previous faculty actions on their record will be assigned a Repeat Year (RY) faculty action and will lose credit for classes taken in that year with a grade between 50-59%. A student in this situation will be able to continue in the Edwards School of Business the following year but will need to repeat any classes in which they have lost credit for (identified with an "N" on the transcript, indicating no credit).

A student may attend Spring/Summer Session to raise their average and clear their faculty action. The student must repeat or substitute (with permission) the course(s) in which a grade of less than 60% was earned and raise the weighted average to 62%. For purposes of the average calculation, the grade(s) obtained at Spring/Summer Session will be substituted for the original grade(s). If the 62% average is obtained, the faculty action will be removed, and credit will be restored for the grades between 50-59% that were not repeated during Spring/Summer session. If the 62% average is not obtained, the faculty action stands. Students will then have to repeat courses between 50-59% in the next academic year.

If a student with a faculty action attempts to clear the action by repeating courses at Spring/Summer Session and is not successful in removing the action, the grades in those courses will be included in the subsequent academic year's average.

First Faculty Action (failed 50% of courses attempted)

A student who attempts a minimum of 18 credit units, has not had a previous faculty action and who fails 50% or more of the courses attempted in an academic year (calculated on classes taken between May - April) will be assigned a Requirement to Discontinue (RTD) faculty action and will lose credit for all courses in which a grade of 50-59% was earned in that year. The first RTD action means that the student will not be allowed to continue in the Edwards School of Business for at least one academic year. These students do NOT have an opportunity to attend Spring/Summer session to clear their faculty action. Consult the Re-Admission Standards for information on how to apply back to Edwards after receiving an RTD faculty action as an upper year student.

Two or More Faculty Actions

A student who attempts a minimum of 18 credit units with a yearly average below 60% (calculated on classes taken between May - April) who has received a previous RY or RTD faculty action will be assigned a Requirement to Discontinue (RTD) faculty action and will lose credit for all courses in which a grade of 50-59% was earned in that year. Receiving a second faculty action means that the student will not be allowed to continue in the Edwards School of Business for at least two academic years following their most recent action. These students do NOT have an opportunity to attend Spring/Summer session to clear their faculty action. Consult the Re-Admission Standards for information on how to apply back to Edwards after receiving an RTD faculty action as an upper year student.

Partial Warning

A part-time student who attempts less than 18 credit units in an academic year (calculated on classes taken between May - April) will be assigned a Partial Warning if their yearly average falls below 60%. The Edwards School of Business believes that all students should have an adequate opportunity to prove their academic abilities. Therefore, no official faculty action is assigned, but a letter is sent to these students indicating that their average is below the minimum standard and that the grades will carry forward. When a student has attempted 18 credit units or more, an average will be calculated at the end of that academic year that includes all grades retroactive to the year in which the partial warning was assigned. An appropriate action will be taken (see above) if the calculated average is below the minimum standard of 60%.

The Edwards School of Business Regulations on Examinations and Academic Performance should be examined for specific cases such as: eligibility for supplemental and deferred examinations; 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.

• First, second, and third year students who earned an average of 75% or higher on at least 24 credit units taken during the academic year (September to April)
• Fourth year students (spring graduates) who earned an average of 75% or higher on at least 15 credit units
• Fourth year students (fall graduates) who earned an average of 75% or higher on at least 24 credit units
• Students in study abroad programs can be considered for the Dean’s Honour Roll providing they have completed 24 credit units or more between the University of Saskatchewan classes and study abroad classes. An average will be calculated using only the University of Saskatchewan classes and must be 75% or higher.
• Students enrolled in the Edwards Co-operative Education Option are considered if they take at least 24 credits between September and April each academic year (COMM 380.0 will be considered as 15 credits).  The average is calculated on Fall Term grades only.

1. Students will only be granted a regular deferred exam if they are absent from a final examination due to medical or compassionate reasons, supported by documentation.
2. Students will not be granted a special deferred exam unless there are mitigating circumstances to justify why a student cannot write during the regular deferred exam time period.
3. Students must apply to their home college (not necessarily the college that offers the course they are registered in) within 3 business days of the missed exam. In the Edwards School of Business, students must meet with an Undergraduate Programs Advisor in the Edwards Student & Faculty Services Office, Room 185.
4. Students will then have 3 business days to complete the application form, obtain supporting documentation, have their instructor complete an instructor information form and submit all documents back to the Edwards Student & Faculty Services Office.
5. Deferred examinations will be accorded the same weight as the regular examination in the recalculation of the student’s final grade.

1. Only students in their graduating year will be granted supplemental examinations.
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 apply, 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 recalculation 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.

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. Combined program students will replace the following classes with approved second-year LAW classes:

• 6 credit units any level non-COMM elective
• COMM 304 Introduction to Business Law
• Free Elective – any level non-COMM or 300 or higher COMM
• Up to 18 credit units Free SR elective (where majors allow)

Students pursuing the Management Major will replace 6 credit units of Management electives with approved second-year LAW classes.

Specific course exemptions may vary according to major. Students should consult an Undergraduate Programs advisor for details.

LAW 491.3 Clinical Law Seminar, LAW 492.12 Clinical Law Practicum, LAW 482.3 Criminal intensive Seminar, LAW 484.12 Criminal Intensive Practicum cannot be  used toward B.Comm. requirements; students pursuing this option will complete their B.Comm. degree after third year Law. Moot law courses will not be accepted to fulfil elective requirements.

A student will 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 be eligible to 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.

For information, please see the Indigenous Business Administration Certificate (IBAC) program listing in this Course and Program Catalogue.

*Please note that no new applicants will be accepted into this program.

Program Requirements (60 credit units):

• 6 credit units JR Social Sciences or Humanities
• BSCM 100.3
• CMPT 100.3
• COMM 101.3
• COMM 104.3
• COMM 201.3
• COMM 202.3 (now COMM 105.3)
• COMM 203.3
• COMM 204.3
• COMM 301.3
• ECON 111.3
• ENG 114.3
• MATH 110.3
• One of NS 110.6 or, INST 100.3 and 101.3 (U of R courses)
• 12 credit units from the following U of R courses:
  • ADMIN 203 3
  • ADMIN 220 3
  • ADMIN 225 3
  • ADMIN 228 3
  • ADMIN 250 3
  • ADMIN 302 3
  • ADMIN 307 3
  • ADMIN 320 3
  • ADMIN 328 3
  • ADMIN 352 3
  • ADMIN 435 3

For information, please see the Certificate in Business program listing in this Course and Program Catalogue.

For information, please see the Certificate in Entrepreneurship program listing in this Course and Program Catalogue.

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization administers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program which is considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program.

The Edwards School of Business participates in the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation program and has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into its curriculum.

Graduates of the Edwards School of Business wishing to proceed toward full professional recognition as a CFA can apply to become a charterholder: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/university-students. The extent of the credit granted depends on the courses selected for the degree and the level of performance achieved.

Students considering a career in investment should consult with the Edwards Student & Faculty Services Office before registration.

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Saskatchewan is the premiere professional association for human resource professionals. The association is the granting body of the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation within the Province of Saskatchewan. CPHR Saskatchewan recognizes the Edwards School of Business human resource major as an accredited post-secondary program. 

Graduates from April 2015 and onward are eligible to apply for a waiver for the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) with an overall cumulative average of 70% or higher.

Professional accountants in Saskatchewan are represented by a single, self-regulating body called the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants Saskatchewan (CPA SK). 

Graduates of the Edwards School of Business wishing to proceed toward full professional recognition as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) 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, it will be necessary for these students to complete 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 Edwards Student & Faculty Services Office before registration.

Supply Chain Canada administers the Supply Chain Management Professional™ (SCMP™) Designation Program which is considered the national standard in the profession. Supply Chain Canada recognizes the Edwards School of Business supply chain management major as an accredited post-secondary program.

Graduates from April 2016 and onward with an overall cumulative average of 70% or higher are eligible to apply for advanced standing.

To obtain the designation, graduates complete the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application and pay a non-refundable application fee. Once notified of their advanced standing, graduates can then apply for admission into the SCMP™ designation program, complete any remaining required coursework, attend the SCMP Leadership Residency, and write the SCMP National Exam.