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Second Year Advising Information 2016-17 This booklet will guide you through the process for moving forward into your third and fourth years of study at Edwards.

Major Selection Workbook ....................................................................... 3

Majors & Program Planning ...................................................................... 5

Restricted Majors .................................................................................. 5 Choosing a Major .................................................................................. 6

Requesting a Major ............................................................................... 6

Program Planning .................................................................................. 6

Program Options ....................................................................................... 7

Business Co-Operative Education Program .......................................... 7

Study Abroad Option............................................................................. 7

Combined B.Comm./J.D. Law Program ................................................. 7 Honours Program .................................................................................. 7

Global Business Stream & Advanced Global Business Stream.............. 7

Career Planning ......................................................................................... 8

Getting Involved ........................................................................................ 9

Major Specific Student Societies ........................................................... 9

Interest Specific Student Associations .................................................. 9 Important Dates to Remember - 2017 .................................................... 10

Majors, Program Planning, and Registration Dates ............................ 10

Program Options - Application Dates ................................................. 10 Events .................................................................................................. 10

Student Services Student & 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 - Brooke Klassen

Undergraduate Programs Advisors - Amanda Draycott, Shanelle Labach, and Vicky Parohl

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: artsandscience.usask.ca/math/

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/

Health Services: 4th floor Place Riel Phone: (306) 966-5768 Counselling Services: 3rd floor Place Riel Phone: (306) 966-4920 Disability 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 2016/17 will not be used for students applying in January 2017. Students applying to Management are required to have a minimum 60% cumulative average at the time of application.

Seats available in restricted majors and 2016 cut-off averages:

Quota 2016 Cut-off

Accounting 120 73.0769%

Finance 90 69.4167%

Human Resources 45 63.429%

Marketing 50 67.8%

Operations Management 35 60.33%

There are a certain 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/

Major Info Sessions presented by Edwards Student Clubs. These occur between January 3—12, 2017.

Check your e-mail for “The Latest” weekly newsletter for information on speaker sessions and networking events that will help you choose your major.

Requesting a Major Request a first and second major choice using the online Program Planner between January 11 - 13, 2017. You will be emailed your major acceptance by January 16, 2017.

Program Planning Program planning ensures that you:

1. Plan classes for 2017 Spring/Summer and 2017-18 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 17. Submit your program plan for 2017-18 by January 27, at 4:30 pm.

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Program Options Business Co-Operative Education Program 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. Applications will be available mid-November, and students must apply in 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. students.edwards.usask.ca/undergrad/second-degree-programs.aspx

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 Edwards Networking Event takes place on January 25 & 26, 2017, 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 & Cover Letter Wizard to create a professional resume and cover letters when applying for jobs. edwards.optimalresume.ca

Visit the Student Employment & Career Centre website to navigate through the Plan My Career interactive online learning resource. This guide 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/current/life/employment/planmycareer

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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, Kyle Moore kyle.moore@usask.ca facebook.com/TheAccountingClub/

Finance Students Society - President, Robin Rempel robin.rempel@usask.ca facebook.com/financestudentssociety/

Human Resources Students Society - President, Megan Findlater megan.findlater@usask.ca facebook.com/EdwardsHRSS/ Management Students’ Association - President, Chase Shevernoha chase.shevernoha@usask.ca facebook.com/EdwardsMSA/ Marketing Students’ Society - President, Chelsey Sherloski chelsey.sherloski@usask.ca facebook.com/MarketingStudentsSociety/

Operations Mgmt. Students’ Society - President, Angelica Laliberte angelica.laliberte@usask.ca facebook.com/edwards.omsa/

Interest Specific Student Associations AIESEC - For students interested in international business. info@aiesec.com

Enactus - for students interested in entrepreneurship & community. keenan.davreux@usask.ca 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 volunteersaskatoon.com

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Important Dates to Remember - 2017

Majors, Program Planning, and Registration Dates

Majors

Pick a Major and Global Business Stream Information Sessions: January 3 – 12 Major Selection Opens Online: January 11 Deadline: January 13 at 4:30 pm

Program Planning

Opens: January 17* Deadline: January 27 at 4:30 pm

Restricted Courses

Department Approval Given: February 14 Registration Opens: June (Check PAWS for your date) Registration Restrictions Removed: July 7 after 8:30am

∗Opens on January 25 for students that applied to the Business Co-operative Education program.

Program Options - Application Dates

Co-op Applications available: Mid-November Deadline: January 11 at 4:30 pm Study Abroad Application Deadline: February 1

Honours** Encouraged to apply: January 17-27 Application Deadline: April 28

**For students entering their final year of study.

Events

Co-op Information Sessions November 29, 30 January 5, 9, & 10

Edwards Networking Event January 25 & 26

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!

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Major Selection WorkbookWhat I like about the B.Comm. program so far (Classes, themes…):What I want to do when I complete my B.Comm. (Careers, academics…):What major(s) I am considering right now (Why these majors?):Majors I definitely don’t want to do (Why not?):Questions I have about the different majors:

Majors & Program PlanningRestricted MajorsChoosing a MajorRequesting a MajorProgram Planning

Program OptionsBusiness Co-Operative Education ProgramStudy Abroad OptionCombined B.Comm./J.D. Law ProgramHonours ProgramGlobal Business Stream & Advanced Global Business Stream

Career PlanningGetting InvolvedMajor Specific Student SocietiesInterest Specific Student Associations

Important Dates to Remember - 2017Majors, Program Planning, and Registration DatesProgram Options - Application DatesEvents