Dorset College

Students who complete the Business Studies program at Vancouver's Dorset College can directly transfer 30 credits in the Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm.) program at the Edwards School of Business. 

This agreement is between Dorset College and the Edwards School of Business; students entering other USask colleges will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Students must complete the entire certificate/diploma at Dorset College to be eligible for block transfer credit (open to graduates of the Dorset Business Studies program in 2018 or later). Those who do not complete the entire program will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Those students who begin their studies in Edwards and subsequently transfer to another USask college may lose credit for courses awarded through the block transfer.   The agreement below was signed in 2021 and applies to students who completed the curriculum in place at the time of signing.

Admission Requirements

• Must meet minimum transfer average
• Apply for admission no later than May 1 to start in September

• Dorset Business Studies Program
  The Dorset Business Studies Program block-transfers to the B.Comm degree program is as follows:
  

  • ACCT 200 = COMM 201
  • ACCT 250 = COMM 210.3
  • COMM 200 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 100 = ECON 111.3
  • ECON 150 = ECON 114.3
  • ENGL 100 + ENGL 150 = ENGLISH WRITING REQUIREMENT
  • FINA 200 = COMM 203.3
  • MARK 200 = COMM 204.3
  • STAT 200 = COMM 104.3
  • STAT 250 = COMM 207.3

  Maximum transferable credits = 30
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

Lakeland College

Lakeland College graduates of the two year business diploma in Accounting, General Business or Small Business & Entrepreneurship can transfer two years toward the four-year Bachelor of Commerce degree offered through Edwards (open to graduates of the Lakeland Business Diploma program in 2017 or later).  The agreement below was signed in November 2022 and applies to students who completed the curriculum in place at the time of signing.  For students who graduated prior to this signed agreement please speak to an academic advisor: undergrad@edwards.usask.ca.

This agreement is between Lakeland College and the Edwards School of Business; students entering other USask colleges will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Students must complete the entire certificate/diploma at Lakeland College to be eligible for block transfer credit. Those who do not complete the entire program will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Those students who begin their studies in Edwards and subsequently transfer to another USask college may lose credit for courses awarded through the block transfer.  

Admission Requirements

• Must meet minimum transfer average and math requirement
• Apply for admission no later than May 1 to start in September or December 1 to start in January

• Accounting (2+2)
  Year 1
  

  • ACCT 130 & 230 = COMM 201.3
  • BA 120 = COMM 105.3
  • CO 131 = XHUM JR.3*
  • CO 231 = COMM 100.3*
  • CU 248 = XAR JR.3*
  • EC 111= ECON 111.3
  • EC 211 = ECON 114.3
  • MA 101 = XAR JR.3*
  • MK 170 = COMM 204.3
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 1 = XAR JR.3*

  Year 2

  • AC 235 = COMM 337.3*
  • AC 441 = COMM 321.3
  • AC 450 = COMM 210.3
  • AC 541 = COMM 323.3
  • BA 440 = COMM 203.3*
  • BA 540 = COMM 363.3*
  • LA 180 = COMM 304.3
  • MA 201** = COMM 104.3
  • 2 elective courses= 6 credit units-as per Electives list

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  **CPA Western School of Business does not recognize this course for prerequisite purposes. Students considering a CPA designation should take MA 201 + 535 to meet CPA prerequisite requirements.

• Small Business and Entrepreneurship (2+2)

  Year 1

  • ACCT 130 & 230 = COMM 201.3
  • BA 120 = COMM 105.3
  • CO 131 = XHUM JR.3*
  • CO 231 = COMM 100.3*
  • CU 248 = XAR JR.3*
  • EC 111 = ECON 111.3
  • MA 101 = XAR JR.3*
  • MK 170 = COMM 204.3
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 1 = XAR JR.3*
  • 1 ELECTIVE COURSE = 3 credit units- as per Electives list

  Year 2

  • BA 170 = COMM SR.3*
  • BA 546 = COMM 349.3*
  • BA 548 = COMM SR.3*
  • BA 656 = COMM 348.3
  • EC 211 = ECON 114.3
  • LA 180 = COMM 304.3
  • 4 ELECTIVE COURSES = 12 credit units- as per Electives list

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

• General Business (2+2)

  Year 1

  • ACCT 130 & 230 = COMM 201.3
  • BA 120 = COMM 105.3
  • CO 131 = XHUM JR.3*
  • CO 231 = COMM 100.3*
  • CU 248 = XAR JR.3*
  • MA 101 = XAR JR.3*
  • MK 170 = COMM 204.3
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 1 = XAR JR.3*
  • 2 Elective Courses = 6 credit units-as per Electives list

  Year 2

  • EC 111 = ECON 111.3
  • EC 211 = ECON 114.3
  • 8 ELECTIVE COURSES = 24 credit units- as per Electives list

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

• Marketing (2+2)
  Year 1
  

  • ACCT 130 & 230 = COMM 201.3
  • BA 120 = COMM 105.3
  • CO 131 = XHUM JR.3*
  • CO 231 = COMM 100.3*
  • CU 248 = XAR JR.3*
  • EC 111= ECON 111.3
  • MA 101 = XAR JR.3*
  • MK 170 = COMM 204.3
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 1 = XAR JR.3*
  • 1 Elective Course = 3 credit unis- as per Elective list

  Year 2

  • EC 211 = ECON 111.3
  • LA 180 = COMM 304.3
  • BA 250 = COMM SR.3*
  • MK 210 = COMM 354.3
  • MK 230 = COMM 357.3
  • MK 211 = COMM 456.3*
  • MK 233 = COMM 451.3*
  • 3 elective courses= 9 credit units-as per Electives list

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

• Elective List

  AC 441 = COMM 321.3
  AC 450 = COMM 210.3
  AC 541 = COMM 323.3
  BA 440 = COMM 203.3*
  BA 540 = COMM 363.3*
  BA 546 = COMM 349.3*
  BA 640 = COMM 213.3
  BA 646 = COMM 205.3
  BA 656 = COMM 348.3
  BA 661 = COMM 211.3
  BE 211 = COMM 340.3
  FN 230 = COMM 229.3
  LA 180 = COMM 304.3
  MA 201 = COMM 104.3
  MK 210 = COMM 354.3
  MK 230 = COMM 357.3
  All other Business electives = COMM SR.3*
  
  *Credit is only granted through the block transfer

   

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT)

SIIT graduates of the 1-year business certificate or 2-year business diploma in Business Administration can transfer 30 credits or 60 credits, respectively, into the B.Comm. program at Edwards (open to graduates of the SIIT Certificate and Diploma programs in 2014 or later). The agreement below was signed October of 2022 and applies to students who completed the curriculum in place at the time of signing.  For students who graduated prior to this signed agreement please speak to an academic advisor: undergrad@edwards.usask.ca.

This agreement is between SIIT and the Edwards School of Business; students entering other USask colleges will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Students must complete the entire certificate/diploma at SIIT to be eligible for block transfer credit. Those who do not complete the entire program will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Those students who begin their studies in Edwards and subsequently transfer to another USask college may lose credit for courses awarded through the block transfer.  

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 70% average and must meet minimum transfer average
• Apply for admission no later than May 1 to start in September or December 1 to start in January

• Business Certificate (1+3)
  SIIT students can transfer in 30 credit units based on completion of the classes in the one-year Business Certificate program:
  

  • BCOM 120 = COMM 100.3
  • COMP 120 = CMPT 100.3*
  • STAT 125 = COMM 104.3
  • ECON 115 = ECON 111.3
  • ECON 125 = ECON 114.3
  • ACCT 115 + 125 = COMM 201.3
  • MKTG 125 = COMM 204.3
  • HRMT 115/215 = COMM 211.3
  • INDG 115 = INDG JR.3
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 1 (BCMO 115 + MNGT 115) = XAR JR.6*

  Maximum transferable credits = 30
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

• Business Diploma (2+2)
  In addition to the Business Certificate (Year 1) classes listed above, SIIT Business Diploma block-transfers to the B.Comm. degree program as follows:
  

  • ORGB 215 = COMM 105.3
  • BFIN 225 (+BFIN 115 YEAR 1) = COMM 203.3
  • HRMT 115/215 = COMM 211.3
  • INDL 215 = COMM SR.3
  • INDB 215 = COMM 347.3
  • MACC 215 = COMM 210.3*
  • OPMT 215 = COMM 205.3*
  • PFIN 215 = COMM 229.3
  • CLAW 215/225 = COMM 304.3
  • SBUS 215/225 = COMM 349.3*
  • MATH 300 (RECOMMENDED) = COMM 121.3**

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer

  ** Students who complete MATH 300 in their second year will be granted credit for 33 cu in year 2; the Edwards Undergraduate Office will ensure that a maximum of 60 credit units will be applied to B.Comm. requirements.

  Note: SIIT courses may be labeled as 215/225. These courses are the same; the middle number indicates which term the course is offered in.

  Note: While students may receive credit for multiple XAR JR.3 courses in the Admissions process, Diploma students will only be able to use one of the second year XAR JR.3 courses toward B.Comm. degree requirements. Students should take at least four elective courses with a direct equivalent to take full advantage of the 2+2 agreement. The Edwards Undergraduate Office will ensure that a maximum of 60 credit units will be applied to the B.Comm. requirements. 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Sask Polytech graduates of the one-year business certificate or two-year business diploma in Accounting, Human Resources, Management or Marketing can transfer 30 credits or 60 credits, respectively, into the B.Comm. program at Edwards. This agreement was signed in 2022 and applies to applicants who graduated from Sask Polytechnic in 2022 onward.  For students who graduated prior to this signed agreement please speak to an academic advisor: undergrad@edwards.usask.ca.

This agreement is between Sask Polytech and the Edwards School of Business; students entering other USask colleges will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Students must complete the entire certificate/diploma at Sask Polytech to be eligible for block transfer credit. Those who do not complete the entire program will be assessed for transfer credit on a course-for-course basis. Those students who begin their studies in Edwards and subsequently transfer to another USask college may lose credit for courses awarded through the block transfer.  

Admission Requirements

• Must meet minimum transfer average
• Completion of Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30 or an equivalent course
• Apply for admission no later than May 1 to start in September or December 1 to start in January

• Business Certificate (1+3)

  SaskPoly students who complete the Business Certificate program will receive transfer credit for one year based on the core classes listed on this page.

  Year 1

  • ACCT 122 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • ADMN 220 = COMM 105.3
  • BUS 104 & COMP 120 = COMM 101.3
  • BCOM 105 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 120 = ECON 111.3
  • HR 120 = COMM 211.3
  • LAW 220 = COMM 304.3
  • MKTG 120 = COMM 204.3
  • MATH 139 = COMM 121.3*
  • 2 ELECTIVE COURSE = 6 CREDIT UNITS (as per electives below) 

  Electives

  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3*
  • ACCT 125 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • INS 100; ACCT 136; ACCT 225 = XAR JR.3*

  Maximum transferable credits = 30
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  ACCT 122 & 125 are both required to receive transfer credit for COMM 201.3

• Accounting Diploma (2+2)

  SaskPoly students who complete the Business Diploma in Accounting program will receive transfer credit for two years based on completion of the Business Certificate (Year 1) and the classes listed on this page in Year 2. 

  Year 1

  • ACCT 122 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • ADMN 220 = COMM 105.3
  • BUS 104 & COMP 120 = COMM 101.3
  • BCOM 105 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 120 = ECON 111.3
  • HR 120 = COMM 211.3
  • LAW 220 = COMM 304.3
  • MKTG 120 = COMM 204.3
  • MATH 139 = COMM 121.3*
  • 2 ELECTIVE COURSE = 6 CREDIT UNITS (as per electives below) 

  Electives

  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3*
  • ACCT 125 = 1/2 COMM 201.3
  • INS 100; ACCT 136; ACCT 225 = XAR JR.3*

  Year 2

  • ACCT 215 & 216 = COMM 321.3*
  • ACCT 217 & 218 = COMM 323.3*
  • ACCT 226 = COMM 210.3
  • ACCT 219 = COMM 213.3
  • ECON 121 = ECON 114.3
  • FIN 220 = COMM 203.3
  • TAX 201, 202, 222 = COMM 406.3

  Electives

  RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 2 ADTG 220; ACCT 227; INDG 100

  • XAR JR.6 – 2x 100 level non-COMM electives*
  • COMM SR.3 – 1x SR/Free Elective*

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  ACCT 122 & 125 are both required to receive transfer credit for COMM 201.3

• Human Resources Diploma (2+2)

  SaskPoly students who complete the Business Diploma in Human Resources program will receive transfer credit for two years based on completion of the Business Certificate (Year 1) and the classes listed on this page in Year 2.

  Year 1

  • ACCT 122 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • ADMN 220 = COMM 105.3
  • BUS 104 & COMP 120 = COMM 101.3
  • BCOM 105 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 120 = ECON 111.3
  • HR 120 = COMM 211.3
  • LAW 220 = COMM 304.3
  • MKTG 120 = COMM 204.3
  • MATH 139 = COMM 121.3*
  • 2 ELECTIVE COURSE = 6 CREDIT UNITS (as per electives below) 

  Electives

  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3*
  • ACCT 125 = 1/2 COMM 201.3
  • INS 100; ACCT 136; ACCT 225 = XAR JR.3*

  Year 2

  • ADMN 206 = COMM 348.3*
  • ADMN 209 = COMM SR.3*
  • HR 225 = COMM SR.3*
  • HR 226 & 227 = COMM 343.3*
  • HR 228 & 229 = COMM 385.3*
  • HR 231 = COMM SR.3*
  • HR 233 = COMM 381.3*
  • HR 234 = COMM SR.3*
  • RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN YEAR 2 = COMM SR.3*
  • 1 ELECTIVE COURSE

  Electives

  • ECON 121 = ECON 114.3
  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3
  • FIN 220 = COMM 203.3
  • MGMT 214 = COMM 496.3*
  • MKTG 222 = COMM 451.3*
  • MKTG 223 = COMM 357.3*
  • MGMT 209, MKTG 221 = COMM SR.3*
  • ACCT 136; ACCT 225; ADMN 224; INS 100; IPSK 200 = XAR JR.3*

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  ACCT 122 & 125 are both required to receive transfer credit for COMM 201.3

• Management Diploma (2+2)

  SaskPoly students who complete the Business Diploma in Management program will receive transfer credit for two years based on completion of the Business Certificate (Year 1) and the classes listed on this page in Year 2.

  Year 1

  • ACCT 122 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • ADMN 220 = COMM 105.3
  • BUS 104 & COMP 120 = COMM 101.3
  • BCOM 105 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 120 = ECON 111.3
  • HR 120 = COMM 211.3
  • LAW 220 = COMM 304.3
  • MKTG 120 = COMM 204.3
  • MATH 139 = COMM 121.3*
  • 2 ELECTIVE COURSE = 6 CREDIT UNITS (as per electives below) 

  Electives

  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3*
  • ACCT 125 = 1/2 COMM 201.3
  • INS 100; ACCT 136; ACCT 225 = XAR JR.3*

  Year 2

  • ADMN 206 = COMM 348.3*
  • ADMN 224 = COMM SR.3* -Management elective(MGT)
  • FIN 220 = COMM 203.3
  • HR 226 & 227 = COMM 343.3*
  • HR 228 & 229 = COMM 385.3*
  • MGMT 209 = COMM SR.3*
  • MGMT 214 = COMM 496.3*
  • MKTG 222 = COMM 451.3*
  • MKTG 227 = COMM SR.3* -Management elective(MKT)
  • 1 ELECTIVE COURSE = 3 CREDIT UNITS

  Electives

  • ECON 121 = ECON 114.3
  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3
  • HR 233 = COMM 381.3*
  • MKTG 223 = COMM 357.3*
  • ADMN 209; HR 225; HR 234; MGMT 209; MKTG 221 = COMM SR.3*
  • ACCT 136; ACCT 225; INS 100; IPSK 200 = XAR JR.3*

  Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  ACCT 122 & 125 are both required to receive transfer credit for COMM 201.3

• Marketing Diploma (2+2)

  SaskPoly students who complete the Business Diploma in Marketing program will receive transfer credit for two years based on completion of the Business Certificate (Year 1) and the classes listed on this page in Year 2.

  Year 1

  • ACCT 122 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • ADMN 220 = COMM 105.3
  • BUS 104 & COMP 120 = COMM 101.3
  • BCOM 105 = COMM 100.3
  • ECON 120 = ECON 111.3
  • HR 120 = COMM 211.3
  • LAW 220 = COMM 304.3
  • MKTG 120 = COMM 204.3
  • MATH 139 = COMM 121.3*
  • 2 ELECTIVE COURSE = 6 CREDIT UNITS (as per electives below) 

  Electives

  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3*
  • ACCT 125 = 1/2 COMM 201.3*
  • INS 100; ACCT 136; ACCT 225 = XAR JR.3*

  Year 2

  • MKTG 216 & 217 = COMM SR.3*
  • MKTG 218 & 219 = COMM 352.3*
  • MKTG 221 = COMM SR.3*
  • MKTG 222 = COMM 451.3*
  • MKTG 223 = COMM 357.3*
  • MKTG 227 = COMM SR.3*
  • MGMT 214 = COMM 496.3*
  • 3 ELECTIVE COURSES = 9 CREDIT UNITS

  Electives

  • ADMN 206 = COMM 348.3*
  • ECON 121 = ECON 114.3
  • FIN 100 = COMM 229.3
  • HR 233 = COMM 381.3*
  • ADMN 209; HR 225; HR 234; MGMT 209; = COMM SR.3*
  • ACCT 136; ACCT 225; ADMN 224; INS 100; IPSK 200 = XAR JR.3*

   Maximum transferable credits = 60
  *Credit only granted through the block transfer
  ACCT 122 & 125 are both required to receive transfer credit for COMM 201.3

USask

• Indigenous Business Administration Certificate (IBAC)
  The Edwards IBAC program is designed for self-declared Métis, First Nation, and Inuit students. The certificate is a gradual step towards a successful career in business with an option to transfer into the B.Comm. degree program upon completion. It provides students with an introduction to business including courses in accounting, marketing, finance, and human resource management and also incorporates significant student success activities.
• Certificate in Business
  The Edwards Certificate in Business is designed for individuals from non-business backgrounds who want to advance their career potential through a foundation in business. Offered through a flexible learning experience, the eight-course program will teach you critical and creative thinking skills. All eight courses in the certificate program fully transfer to the B.Comm. degree.
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship
  Whether you have a business idea or want to drive change in your workplace, the Edwards Certificate in Entrepreneurship encourages you to think outside the box. Graduates of this eight-course degree-level certificate will be innovative thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and emerge as leaders within a team. All eight courses in the certificate program fully transfer to the B.Comm. degree.

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