Requirements
Program Prerequisites I Admission Requirements
The Edwards MBA requires students to have four courses as a pre-requisite to the program which must be completed prior to starting the MBA: Introductory Accounting, Introductory Statistics, Introductory Microeconomics and Introductory Macroeconomics.
Students are not required to take the Pre-MBA if they have previously earned credit for these equivalent courses.
For those students who have not previously earned credit for these courses, the Edwards School of Business offers a Pre-MBA Program which can be taken in its entirety or only those courses required. It will include each of these courses for a total of 2 weeks during the weeks of July and August each year.
Edwards Pre-MBA Program
The 2009 Pre-MBA is scheduled to run July 20 – 24; July 27 – 31; and August 4 - 7.
Each course will be marked on the basis of a Pass/Fail grade. A certificate of completion will be given to students with a passing mark. Successful completion of each of these programs will constitute fulfillment of each of the Pre-MBA requirements.
Please Note: The Edwards Pre-MBA program is not for credit and will not appear on a student’s transcript. It is intended to provide only the basic information and concepts for the MBA program.
Program Prerequisites
- Introductory Microeconomics(July 20 - 24, 2009)
Dawn Schumilas
Lead Instructor, Edwards School of Business
Course Overview:
This introductory course is designed for students who have never taken a microeconomics class or who would like to refresh their understanding of how consumption and production decisions are made by individuals and firms. Topics include opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticity and profit maximization in different market structures.
8:30am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $250
Location: TBA
Textbook: TBA
- Introductory Macroeconomics (July 20 - 24, 2009)
Dawn Schumilas
Lead Instructor, Edwards School of Business
Course Overview:
This introductory course is designed for students who have never taken a macroeconomics class or who would like to refresh their understanding of key variables used to analyze a nation’s economy. Topics include GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, exchange rates, interest rates, monetary policy and fiscal policy.
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Tuition: $250
Location: TBA
Textbook: TBA
- Introductory Statistics (July 27 - 31, 2009)
Keith Willoughby
Associate Professor, Edwards School of Business
Course Overview:
This introductory course is designed for students that have not taken a statistics class before, or are interested in renewing their understanding of statistics. It will cover basic statistical concepts and common descriptive statistics such as means and variances. Basic principles of probability theory, random variables and hypothesis testing will also be covered. Grades will be pass/fail.
8:30am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $250
Location: TBA
Textbook: Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel: ISBN: #0-13-039028-3, 2004 Canadian Edition
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Introductory Accounting (August 4 - 7, 2009)
Brian Lane
Assistant Professor, Edwards School of Business
Course Overview:
This preparatory course is intended for students that have not taken an accounting class before, or want to refresh their understanding of accounting. The mechanics of accounting entries and the construction of financial statements will be considered. The use and interpretation of accounting information for investment and managerial decision-making will be emphasized. Grades will be pass/fail.
8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuition: $400
Location: TBA
Textbook: TBA
Admission Requirements
- Recommended minimums:
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies.
Minimum score of 500. - A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units) ** University of Saskatchewan grade system equivalent. Countries and Qualifications for a listing of countries and the equivalent academic requirements.
- Work experience will be considered, however if you do not have work experience greater emphasis will be placed on your academic components
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies.
- Four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university
- Evidence of English language proficiency if necessary – the accepted tests and required scores are:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) evaluates the potential success of an individual to use and understand Standard English at a college level. For a list of countries from which students do not need to provide English language proficiency, please Click Here. Minimum - 600 written test; 250 computer-based test; 97 internet-based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
Score of 6.5 required
- Three letters of reference - two academic and one professional
- Application form
- Application fee of $75.00, payable to the “University of Saskatchewan”
- Current Resume outlining position responsibilities
- Letter of intent describing future career plans related to achieving a U of S MBA
- Interview with the selection committee
Note: Meeting these minimum criteria does not guarantee admission to the MBA program.
