Specialized Program Options
Business Co-operative Education Program
The Business Co-operative Education Program allows students to integrate classroom instruction with real life paid work situations in the middle of their third year of study. This will extend the completion of the degree to four and a half years. Students will be required to complete COMM 380.0 and COMM 480.0 in January and May, respectively, of their third year of study with one or two separate employers.
How to complete the program
Students will apply to the Business Co-operative Education Option through Goodspeed Career Services in February of their second year. Once admitted, the student must complete a minimum of 9 credit units (6 credit units may be considered) towards their designated major prior to starting their first co-op work term the following January.
Co-op students will be monitored on their work terms and will complete Work Term Reports graded as Pass/Fail on their transcripts.
NOTE:
- Admission to the Business Co-operative Education Program does not guarantee a work placement
- Students must complete mandatory co-op workshops prior to securing a placement
- Once a placement is secured, students will be given permission to register for COMM 380.0 and subsequently COMM 480.0
Honours Program
The Edwards School of Business offers the Honours Program to provide students of proven academic ability with an opportunity to pursue a more advanced program of studies. Students are encouraged to apply for the honours program pertaining to their chosen major.
A student in an Honours program must fulfill all the requirements of the regular 120 credit unit program, including the requirements for the major in the honours field. All students must substitute the 6 credit unit Honours Seminar for 6 credit units of senior electives. The Honours program consists of an independent research project completed in consultation with a faculty member.
Admission Requirements
- Students apply during program planning in third year of the B.Comm. program
- Cumulative weighted average of 70% and weighted average of 70% in courses in the honours field (including core) at time of admission
- Permission of the Department Head in consultation with members of the department
Formal admission is not granted until the end of the students' third year, i.e., following the successful completion of 90 credit units taken in accordance with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Commerce program. This may be reduced to a minimum of 72 credit units for students entering their final Regular Session who intend to complete no more than 18 credit units in the following Spring and/or Summer Session.
The recommendation for the granting of a degree with Honours or High Honours will come from the department of the honours field. To be granted Honours, a student must maintain a cumulative weighted average of 70% and a weighted average of 70% in courses in the honours field (including the Honours Seminar). To be granted High Honours, a student must maintain a cumulative weighted average of 80% and a weighted average of 80% in courses in the honours field (including the Honours Seminar).
Honours or High Honours may be denied if the student's performance in the honours year is deemed to be below acceptable standards. Students who fail to maintain the standard of performance expected of an honours student but who otherwise complete the regular program requirements of the School will be awarded the regular B.Comm. degree.
Study Abroad Program
ESB students have an opportunity to pursue studies around the world. Taking university classes in another country will broaden your horizons, enrich your university experience and open your employment opportunities globally.
Edwards School of Business have study agreements with a number of universities (i.e. in Austria, Australia, France, Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, USA) where you can study a pre-approved set of classes and credit will transfer back to the B.Comm. degree program. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, meet with an programs advisor in the ESB Undergraduate Programs Office or check out the website: U of S Study Abroad.
