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Edwards Second Year Advising 2019-2020
Edwards Second Year Advising
2019-2020
Second Year Advising Information 2019-20 This booklet will guide you through the process for moving forward into
your third and fourth years of study at Edwards.
Student Services ........................................................................................ 3
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 – 2019/20 ............................................. 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 - Jacqueline Zabolotney
Undergraduate Programs Advisors – Vanessa Leon, Carson Magnusson, and
Alex Werenka
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://artsandscience.usask.ca/math/resources/
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
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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:
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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
2019/20 will not be used for students applying in January 2020.
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 2019 Cut-off
Accounting 140 74.14%
Finance 100 71.05%
Human Resources 60 60.00%
Marketing 60 67.36%
Operations Management 60 60.40%
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 /
Requesting a Major
Request a first and second major choice using the online
Program Planner between January 15 - 17, 2020. You will be
emailed your major acceptance by January 20, 2020.
Program Planning
Program planning ensures that you:
1. Plan classes for 2020 Spring/Summer and 2020-21 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 is not the same as registration – you must
program plan to get approval for restricted classes so you can register in
June.
Program Planning window opens and guides are available
online January 21. Submit your program plan for 2020-21 by
January 31 at 4:30 pm.
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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/specialized -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 29 & 30, 2020, 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/tools/businesscards/
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
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Getting Involved
We include volunteer opportunities in “The Latest”! Find opportunities
available through Student Clubs at: edwardsbss.com/inter-council-clubs
Major Specific Student Societies
Accounting Club - President, Christian Navalta [email protected] facebook.com/TheAccountingClub/
Finance Students Society - President, Rayna Olynuk [email protected] facebook.com/financestudentssociety/
Human Resources Students Society – President, Laura Chartier [email protected] facebook.com/EdwardsHRSS/
Management Students’ Association - President, John Elder [email protected] facebook.com/EdwardsMSA/
Marketing Students’ Society – Co-President, Carlee Snow [email protected] Co-President, Ryssa Alarcon [email protected] facebook.com/MarketingStudentsSo ciety/
Operations Mgmt. Students’ Society – President, Christian Flaman [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/
Indigenous Business Students’ Society (IBSS): https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousBSS/
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Important Dates to Remember – 2019/20
Majors, Program Planning, and Registration Dates
Majors Second Year Advising - Information Sessions: October 24th at 3:00pm November 6th at 3:00 pm January 9th at 3:00 pm Major Selection Opens Online: January 15 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 11 Spring & Summer Registration: February 12 Registration Opens: June (Check PAWS for your date) Registration Restrictions Removed: July 3 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 15 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 26 & 27 January 7, 8, 9, 13
#EdwardsConnects Networking Event
January 29 & 30
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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.
