Aboriginal Business Student Support and Services
The U of S has more students of Aboriginal ancestry than any other Canadian university. In fact, other universities have looked to the U of S for its innovative Aboriginal programming. Saskatoon is the province's biggest and most vibrant city with a large and growing Aboriginal population.
Saskatoon is home to Aboriginal government offices, Aboriginal owned and operated businesses, Aboriginal urban reserves and a lively Aboriginal arts community.
The Rawlco Resource Centre
- The N. Murray Edwards School of Business is the leader in providing dedicated support and services for Aboriginal business students.
- The Rawlco Resource Centre is unique, and is the only dedicated space for Aboriginal students in business schools across Canada.
- Located on the main floor office wing, students can use the centre for studying, meeting with a group for a project, research resources and reading one of our daily newspaper subscriptions while enjoying a cup of coffee.
- The centre is equipped with computers, resource material, telephone, fridge, lounge area and you will also find office space for both the Director of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Rawlco Aboriginal Business Student Service Assistants.
Aboriginal Grad Banquet
Upon completion of your degree program, Aboriginal students can participate in the annual Edwards School of Business Society Graduation Banquet. In 2008, over 100 students participated in a number of colleges, including Arts and Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering, Graduate Studies and Research, Kinesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Nutrition and Veterinary Medicine. The banquet showcases Aboriginal students from several colleges and are honoured for their academic achievements amongst family and community.
Student Organizations
Aboriginal Business Students Society (ABSS) - The ABSS prides itself on being the only Aboriginal student society which is aimed towards business. Their mandate is to support and enhance positive awareness of Aboriginal business issues within the university and community.
Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) - ACE organizes and motivates teams of university and college students who practice and teach others the principles and values of entrepreneurship and market economies.
International Association for Students of Economics and Commerce (AIESEC) - AIESEC promotes and provides opportunities for international exchanges.
Edwards Business Student Society - The EBSS organizes both social and educational functions and is the main student council of the N. Murray Edwards School of Business. Within the EBSS body, there are several specialty clubs that provide services and events to specific Commerce majors.
Student Support and Services
Aboriginal business students at the Edwards School of Business enjoy a host of support through the Rawlco Resource Centre and from further contributions by Scotiabank, Proctor & Gamble and other donars.
Tutoring Assistance - Aboriginal student academic success is supported through assistance with the financial costs of tutors, for both individual and group subjects. Workshops are also held to assist students with necessary study skills.
Math Prerequisite Classes - Fully funded Grade 12 Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30 are offered to Aboriginal students who need these courses to meet prerequisite admission requirements to the Edwards School of Business.
Awards and Scholarships - There are significant entrance, continuing, and one-time financial incentives through awards, scholarships and bursaries dedicated to Aboriginal students at the Edwards School of Business. These are offered to students in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Professional Development Fund - Aboriginal students are encouraged to build professional networks and memberships through participation in conferences, attend career fairs, research related program certifications and to expore other opportunities to expand their business education.
Financial Assistance Bursaries - To ensure Aboriginal students can stay focused on their academic success, emergency financial assistance is availble to offset those unexpected life events such as sickness, family deaths or household and child care expenses.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
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