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Second Year Advising Information 2018-19 This booklet will guide you through the process for moving forward into your third and fourth years of study at Edwards.
Major Selection Workbook ....................................................................... 4
Majors & Program Planning ...................................................................... 6
Restricted Majors .................................................................................. 6
Choosing a Major .................................................................................. 7 Requesting a Major ............................................................................... 7
Program Planning .................................................................................. 7
Program Options ....................................................................................... 8
Business Co-operative Education Option .............................................. 8
Study Abroad Option............................................................................. 8
Combined B.Comm./J.D. Law Program ................................................. 8
Honours Program .................................................................................. 8 Global Business Stream & Advanced Global Business Stream.............. 8
Career Planning ......................................................................................... 9
Getting Involved ...................................................................................... 10
Major Specific Student Societies ......................................................... 10
Interest-Specific Student Associations ................................................ 10
Important Dates to Remember - 2018 .................................................... 11
Majors, Program Planning, and Registration Dates ............................ 11
Program Options - Application Dates ................................................. 11
Events .................................................................................................. 11
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Student Services Student and Faculty Services Office For information regarding undergraduate programs or to book an appointment with an advisor, please contact our office or sign up for an appointment online, at: edwards.usask.ca/apps/advisorbooking/. You can also book appointments in PAWS under the Edwards section.
Edwards School of Business, Student & Faculty Services, Rm. 185 185-25 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7 Phone: (306) 966-4785 students.edwards.usask.ca/undergrad/
Director, Undergraduate & Certificate Programs - Christina Dolan
Undergraduate Programs Advisors - Vicky Parohl, Vanessa Leon, and Tara Lucyshyn
Tutor Lists Access online, or pick up a copy outside Rm. 185 Edwards if you are looking for help with math, finance, statistics and accounting classes.
Commerce Classes: students.edwards.usask.ca/undergrad/ Math Classes: http://ar tsandscien ce.u sask.ca/math/resou rces/
Student Learning Services Academic assistance and support with math, statistics and writing skills. Address: Rm. 106, Murray Building l ibrary.usask.ca/studentlearning
Student Health, Counselling and Disability Services Professional services offered at no cost for registered students. students.usask.ca/health/centres/
Student Wellness Centre: 4th floor Place Riel Phone: (306) 966-5768 (Health & Counselling) Access and Equity Services: E1, Admin. Building Phone: (306) 966-7273
Major Selection Workbook Before getting into the details of the different majors and their requirements, take some time to reflect on your time in Edwards thus far and what you are thinking about doing in the future.
What I like about the B.Comm. program so far (Classes, themes…):
What I want to do when I complete my B.Comm. (Careers, academics…):
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What major(s) I am considering right now (Why these majors?):
1st Major Choice 2nd Major Choice My Cumulative
Average is:
Majors I definitely don’t want to do (Why not?):
Questions I have about the different majors:
Majors & Program Planning Restricted Majors Five of six majors offered are restricted (Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Operations Management). Edwards limits the number of students admitted to a restricted major. Admission into a restricted major is based on your cumulative average in all courses taken at the U of S that are used toward your B.Comm degree to the end of Term 1 in the year you apply for your major. Term 2 grades in 2018/19 will not be used for students applying in January 2019. Students applying to Management are required to have a minimum 60% cumulative average at the time of application.
Seats available in restricted majors and 2018 cut-off averages:
Quota 2018 Cut-off
Accounting 130 73.929%
Finance 90 70.40%
Human Resources 45 66.00%
Marketing 50 70.571%
Operations Management 35 66.259%
There are a limited number of seats available in the five restricted majors (listed above). Students applying to a major will be ranked by cumulative average and the top students will be admitted to that major until the quota is met. The cut-off averages from last year are listed above. The expected target averages for the majors are 76% for Accounting and 70% for Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations Management. Meeting the target average does not guarantee admission to that major.
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Choosing a Major
The Major Specializations section of the Edwards undergraduate website contains detailed information on each major and possible career opportunities available to students in each of the majors. students.edwards.usask.ca/undergrad/
Pick-A-Major Information Sessions offered November 6, 2018 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm, and January 10, 2019 from 4:30-6:00 pm
Learn more about the majors from faculty and student representatives. RSVP at http://edwards.usask.ca/Apps/RSVP/.
Requesting a Major Request a first and second major choice using the online Program Planner between January 16 - 18, 2019. You will be emailed your major acceptance by January 21, 2019.
Program Planning Program planning ensures that you:
1. Plan classes for 2019 Spring/Summer and 2019-20 Fall/Winter. 2. Obtain permission to register in upper-year restricted COMM
courses when registration starts in June. 3. Plan to register for the appropriate number of classes to fulfill
degree requirements and qualify for graduation.
Edwards analyzes program planning data to adjust the scheduling of offerings to meet demand. All students with a major must submit a program plan each year until they complete program requirements to graduate.
Program Planning window opens and guides are available online January 22. Submit your program plan for 2018-19 by February 1 at 4:30 pm.
Program Options Business Co-operative Education Option Provides students with relevant business experience through the integration of classroom instruction with an eight-month paid work term from January - August in their third year. Students must apply in early January of their second year. students.edwards.usask.ca/careers/coop/
Study Abroad Option Taking university classes in another country will broaden your horizons, enrich your university experience and open your employment opportunities globally. students.edwards.usask.ca/hanlon/
Combined B.Comm./J.D. Law Program
Allows students to obtain both the Bachelor of Commerce and Law degrees in six years rather than the seven years needed to complete the degrees separately. Speak with an advisor to begin planning early on. http://students.edwards.usask.ca/programs/undergrad/Files%20-%20New/B.Comm.-JD-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Honours Program
Honours students complete a project in their final year of study, in a subject area pertaining to their major, under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must have a minimum 70% average in their major classes and core classes pertaining to their major. students.edwards.usask.ca/undergrad/special ized-programs.aspx
Global Business Stream & Advanced Global Business Stream Provides students with the skills to offer superior value to companies and to have greater readiness to launch a business. Achieved by taking approved courses and attending Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) 'Going Global' Workshops. students.edwards.usask.ca/hanlon/gbs/#2
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Career Planning
Edwards Career Services coordinates the Edwards Business Co-operative Education Program and provides individual and workshop job search assistance to Edwards students. Weekly emails are delivered on Fridays with information on upcoming career related events (resume, job search, etiquette, interview skills, etc.)
Edwards Career Services runs the Mentorship Program which you can apply to at the start of your third year. You are matched with a mentor from the local business community, and have the opportunity to attend several networking events throughout the year with your mentor.
The #EdwardsConnects Networking Event takes place on January 30 & 31, 2019, in the Moeller Resource Room (244 Edwards). Network with potential employers and discover
the diverse opportunities available. To leave a lasting impression you can hand out personal business cards, which can be ordered through Edwards Career Services. students.edwards.usask.ca/careers/students/
Book an appointment with a Careers Advisor to discuss career development (e.g. CareerLeader, Job Search, Interview Prep, etc.) edwards.usask.ca/apps/careerbooking/
Use the Edwards Optimal Resume software to create a professional resume and cover letter when applying for jobs. edwards.optimalresume.ca
Visit the Student Employment and Career Centre website to navigate through the career assessments, events, and tips. This website is designed to help you find focus and direction within your career and give you the tools you need to achieve your career goals. students.usask.ca/jobs/careers.php
Getting Involved We include volunteer opportunities in “The Latest”! Find opportunities available through Student Clubs at: edwardsbss.com/clubs
Major Specific Student Societies Accounting Club - President, Breanne Swiezak [email protected] facebook.com/TheAccountingClub/
Finance Students Society - President, Trevor Zentner [email protected] facebook.com/financestudentssociety/
Human Resources Students Society – President, Mikaila Ortynsky [email protected] facebook.com/EdwardsHRSS/
Management Students’ Association - President, Bailey Sinclair [email protected] facebook.com/EdwardsMSA/ Marketing Students’ Society – Co-President, Michelle Day [email protected] Co-President, Cassidy Venne cassidy.ven ne@u sask .ca facebook.com/MarketingStudentsSociety/
Operations Mgmt. Students’ Society – President, Ryley Anderson [email protected] facebook.com/edwards.omsa/
Interest-Specific Student Associations AIESEC - For students interested in international business.
Enactus - for students interested in entrepreneurship & community. [email protected] facebook.com/enactussask/ U of S Students’ Union (USSU): ussu.ca
Edwards Business Students’ Society (EBSS): edwardsbss.com
Edwards International Students’ Society (EISS): facebook.com/EISS.Edwards/
Off-Campus Volunteer Opportunities: http://www.unitedwaysaskatoon.ca/volunteer-database/
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Important Dates to Remember – 2018/19 Majors, Program Planning, and Registration Dates
Majors Pick a Major and Global Business Stream Information Sessions: November 6 at 4:30 pm January 10 at 4:30 pm Major Selection Opens Online: January 16 Deadline: January 18 at 4:30 pm
Program Planning
Opens: January 22* Deadline: February 1 at 4:30 pm
Restricted Courses
Department Approval Given: February 13 Spring & Summer Registration: February 14 Registration Opens: June (Check PAWS for your date) Registration Restrictions Removed: July 6 after 8:30am
∗Opens on January 29 for students that applied to the Business Co-operative Education program.
Program Options - Application Dates Co-op Applications available: Mid-November
Deadline: January 16 at 4:30 pm Study Abroad
Application Deadline: February 1
Honours** Encouraged to apply: January 22-February 1 Application Deadline: April 30
**For students entering their final year of study.
Events Co-op Information Sessions November 27 & 28
January 7, 8, 9, 10, 14 #EdwardsConnects Networking Event
January 30 & 31
Remember to check your email for “The Latest” for details on upcoming information sessions on program options and majors. Also check the Edwards tab in PAWS for important dates and events.
