Program Description
Whether you have a business idea or want to drive change in your workplace, the Certificate in Entrepreneurship encourages you to think outside the box. Graduates of this degree-level certificate will be innovative thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and emerge as leaders within a team.
Benefits of the Edwards Certificate of Entrepreneurship include:
- an introduction to entrepreneurial thinking
- completion of a business plan for a new venture
- a diverse classroom environment
- complete full-time program in as little as ten months (part-time option also available)
- option to transfer to B.Comm. program upon successful completion
What You'll Learn
Offered through a flexible learning experience, the eight-course program provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and venture development.
The program is designed to enable you to expand your knowledge of accounting, human resources, marketing, and concepts commonly encountered in business while developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to participate in or start a new venture.
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Required Courses (15 credit units)
- COMM 101.3 Introduction to Business
- COMM 201.3 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- COMM 204.3 Introduction to Marketing
- COMM 341.3 Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation or COMM 346.3 Technology Commercialization
- COMM 349.3 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Electives (9 credit units)
Please Note: Students must ensure they meet prerequisite requirements for any elective classes they choose to register in.
- COMM 104.3 Foundations of Business Statistics
- COMM 105.3 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
- COMM 203.3 Introduction to Finance
- COMM 205.3 Introduction to Operations Management
- COMM 210.3 Introduction to Management Accounting
- COMM 211.3 Human Resource Management
- COMM 229.3 Personal Financial Management
- COMM 352.3 Marketing Strategy
Apply for Admission
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The Certificate in Entrepreneurship program offers admission at three points in the calendar year.
| Start Term | Application Deadline |
| Winter | Dec 1 |
| Spring | Apr 1 |
| Fall | May 1 |
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Direct Entry Admission - High School
- Grade 12 standing or equivalent
- Less than 18 credit units of transferable post-secondary courses
- Successful completion of Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 recommended, but not required
- Minimum average of 70% on five subject high school average. Learn how we calculate your admission average.
- Proficiency in English
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Transfer Admission
- Attempted 18 or more credit units of transferable post-secondary level studies
- Grade 12 standing, or equivalent
- Successful completion of Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 preferred
- Meet the minimum university transfer entrance average of 60%
- Transfer credit will not be rewarded for any cohort classes in the program
- Proficiency in English
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Mature Admission
- Entering first year of study (applicants who have completed 18 credits or more of university-level credits are not eligible to apply for mature admission)
- Applicants must be 21 years of age by the first day of classes
- A written submission demonstrating capacity to undertake university-level studies
- Transcripts of any secondary or post-secondary coursework
- Copies of supporting documents covering any non-credit programs completed
- Resume
- Proficiency in English
- Learn more about mature admission
Note 1: Students completing the program alongside another degree should consult with an advisor in their home college to understand how the courses fit within their program requirements.
Note 2: Students admitted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship program must complete requirements within a ten (10) year time period. Students returning to the Certificate in Entrepreneurship program after an absence of five (5) or more years may be placed under the curriculum requirements in effect on the date of readmission.
Note 3: Edwards School of Business does not recommend this Certificate in Entrepreneurship program to international students because the program can be completed in 8 months.
Money Matters
Tuition and Student Fees
One of the most frequent questions asked by students is "how much will the business certificate cost?"
In 2024-25, domestic students will pay $1,000.80 per 3-credit unit class. For current domestic tuition information, visit the USask tuition website.
All certificate students must pay on-campus student fees. These fees are subject to review and revision at any time and are non-refundable after the add/drop deadline for a given term.
Textbooks
Textbook expenses vary depending on the requirements of each course. Generally students should expect to budget between $100 and $200 per class for texts and materials.
Transfer to a Degree
For those who may want to pursue a business degree in the future, all eight courses in Certificate in Entrepreneurship program fully transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan. To learn more, please contact the Student & Faculty Services Office.
Ready to Study With Us?
If you would like more information on the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, please contact us:
Students & Faculty Services Office
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
Room 185, 25 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
S7N 5A7