Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree is a four-year program offered by the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business. This program is designed for students seeking a business education without narrowing their focus to a specific functional area.

About the Program

Management is the organization and coordination of business activities to achieve certain goals and objectives. The major is designed for those students who seek a business education and do not wish to narrow their focus to a specific functional area.

• The program offers significant flexibility, allowing students to take a collection of courses from accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, management, and supply chain management.
• This wide breadth of knowledge gives students an ideal understanding of the strategy needed to achieve overall organizational goals and objectives.

Sample First Year

All first-year commerce students will take a common set of classes before entering a specialization, such as management, in their second year.

• Course | Description
  • COMM 100.3 | Business Communication I
  • COMM 101.3 | Introduction to Business
  • COMM 104.3 | Foundations of Business Statistics
  • COMM 105.3 | Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
  • MATH 121.3 | Mathematical Analysis for Business and Economics
  • COMM 204.3 | Introduction to Marketing
  • COMM 211.3 | Human Resource Management
  • COMM 229.3 | Personal Financial Management
  • English Writing Requirement
  • 100 level non-COMM Elective

Featured Classes

Some of the classes students might take while completing this degree include:

• COMM 347: Indigenous Business in Canada: This course provides knowledge about the unique environment in which Aboriginal-owned businesses operate, including the impact of treaties, the Indian Act, Land Claim Settlements, and other issues.
• COMM 340: Introduction to International Business: This course introduces the global setting in which international business decisions are made, examining socio-cultural, legal, and political considerations.
• COMM 447 - Entrepreneurship & Venture Development: This course helps students develop the skills required for the successful formation of new business ventures, effective business succession, or small business expansion.

Careers

A career in management can take students in many different directions across industries related to marketing, finance, insurance, real estate, business services, engineering, entrepreneurship, and much more.

• Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • General Manager
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Event planner

Tuition Estimates

Tuition estimates for the program are as follows:

Program Options

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree is a four-year program offered by the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business.

• All undergraduate students admitted to the Edwards School of Business are required to complete a common first-year of studies.
• In January of the second year, students apply to a specialization in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management.

Co-op Option

The co-op option is an opportunity for third-year business students to participate in an eight-month work term and gain practical experience in their field of study.

Study Abroad

Edwards students have an opportunity to pursue studies around the world, taking university classes in another country to broaden their horizons and enrich their university experience.

Second Degree Programs

The University of Saskatchewan offers multiple second degree programs that allow students to earn two degrees in a shorter time frame than if they took each individually.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation and education background.

Application Deadlines

Start term | Application deadline | International deadline ---|---|--- Winter | Dec. 1, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025 Spring | April 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 Fall | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 Winter | Dec. 1, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026

Related Programs

• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Law
• Supply Chain Management