Edwards School of Business
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University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Formerly the College of Commerce, the school was renamed in 2007 to honor N. Murray Edwards
N. Murray Edwards
N. Murray Edwards is a Canadian businessmen and a co-owner of the Calgary Flames hockey team. With an estimated net worth of $US 2.2 billion , Edwards was ranked by Forbes as the 14th wealthiest Canadian and 540th in the world.- Background :Edwards studied at the University of Saskatchewan,...
, an alumnus and entrepreneur.
History
The school was established in 1914 as the School of Accounting, leading to the degree of BSc. However, the first students were not admitted until 1917, due to the impact of World War I on enrollment. This was the first accounting degree in Canada, and the first university-level school of accounting in Canada.In 1936, the school was named the College of Accounting, and in 1943 it became the College of Commerce, coupled with a broader mission that would encompass the training of future business executives.
In 2007, the school was named after Canadian entrepreneur N. Murray Edwards
N. Murray Edwards
N. Murray Edwards is a Canadian businessmen and a co-owner of the Calgary Flames hockey team. With an estimated net worth of $US 2.2 billion , Edwards was ranked by Forbes as the 14th wealthiest Canadian and 540th in the world.- Background :Edwards studied at the University of Saskatchewan,...
, an alumnus and long-time supporter of the school.
Undergraduate
The school grants both undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate degree offered is the Bachelor of CommerceBachelor of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, or BCA...
, or B. Comm. Students can specialize in one of six majors: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or Operations Management . Students choose their major in their 2nd semester of their 2nd year. If accepted into the major of their choice, they begin classes in their field of study at the beginning of their 3rd year. Additionally, undergraduate students may also partake in a co-operative education program during their 3rd year, which sees them undergo an 8 month in-field work placement.
Graduate
In addition to its undergraduate programming, graduate degrees are also offered. Edwards has a Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
program, along with a Master of Science in Finance program, and a Master of Professional Accounting Program. The MBA program is housed in the school's downtown campus.
Certificate
The school also currently offers certificate programs, including a Business Administration Certificate program, along with an Executive Business Administration Certificate program, and an Aboriginal Business Certificate program.