The Marcoux Leadership Program

Powered by the Edwards School of Business, the Marcoux Leadership Program offers an experiential path to developing the core leadership skills you need now and in the future.

This 3 credit* unit course is a one-week, in-person intensive course, taking place May 3-7, 2027. It is open to students from colleges across the University of Saskatchewan. This course provides you an opportunity to build your leadership skills and better prepare you for your future career.

Leaders have a tremendous influence on people, organizations, and societies. During this one-week intensive course, you will be introduced to a set of practices and frameworks designed to help you develop an understanding of different leadership styles, as well as fundamental leadership skills. This hands-on course is designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders through active, experience-based learning. You will engage in real-world leadership challenges and team-based projects. This course will enable you to apply evidence-based leadership perspectives and develop the skills required to become an effective leader in your career.

Whether you already see yourself as a leader or you are an aspiring leader looking for that first step, this opportunity is designed for students who take initiative: on project teams, in student groups, in volunteer roles, or at work. If you’re motivated to learn from others, eager to contribute, and interested in building meaningful professional skills, you belong here.

All students who are accepted and successfully complete the program will receive a Marcoux Leadership Program Award.**

Applications will open October 20th, 2026 and close on December 4, 2026 at 4:30pm.

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*Check with your program advisor if it can be used towards your specific program or not.
**The Marcoux Leadership Program Award is based on the value of a 3 c.u. class for Canadian students.

Are You Eligible?

To participate in the Marcoux Leadership Program, you must meet certain eligibility criteria.

• Eligibility Criteria
  To be eligible to apply, you must:
  

  • Be a current undergraduate student enrolled in a four-year degree program at the University of Saskatchewan
  • Have completed a minimum of 60 credit units by May 1 of the admission year
  • Have not completed more than 102 credit units by May 1 of the admission year*
  • Be a full-time student (registered in 9 or more credit units per term during the Fall and Winter terms)
  • Achieved a minimum 70.00% cumulative average** to date.
  • Be in good academic standing with minimum yearly average of 70.00%, with no faculty actions.***
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills (an admission interview will be required)

  *For Edwards students who have already completed the Edwards Career Mentorship Program, this doesn't apply to you. For non-Edwards students from other colleges and schools this requirement also doesn't apply to you. 

  **Depending on your college, cumulative average may be referred to as program average or weighted average.

  ***Please note that depending on demand, cumulative and yearly admittance average may be higher.

• Mandatory Course Requirements

  If you are accepted into the program, you must:

  • Attend the in-person Program Launch (date TBD; will be held either the evening of Friday, April 30, 2027 or Saturday, May 1, 2027, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
  • Attend all in-person classes from May 3–7, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for the entire week, including all class sessions and lunch periods throughout the week.
  • Dedicate your full attention to the course during the week of May 3–7, 2027, due to its intensive nature.
    • Please make arrangements in advance to cover any work or volunteer commitments during this period.
    • Course assignments and deliverables will be due during the evenings of May 3–7, 2027 and throughout the following week (May 10–14, 2027), so please plan your schedule accordingly.
  • Ensure that you are not enrolled in another Spring Term course during the same period.
  • Participate in the Edwards Career Mentorship Program from October 2027 to March 2028 (Edwards School of Business students only).***
• Edwards-Specific Criteria for Admission

  Admission to The Marcoux Leadership Program includes automatic admission to the Edwards Career Mentorship Program for Edwards School of Business B.Comm. students only.

  This mentorship requirement does not apply to students from colleges outside of the Edwards School of Business. Students admitted to COMM 498: Leadership Development will participate in the Edwards Career Mentorship Program during the following academic year.
  
  The Edwards Career Mentorship Program partners undergraduate B.Comm students (upper year, all majors including Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management) with professionals in the business community (many of whom are Edwards Alumni) from October to March. These mentorship relationships enable students and business leaders to exchange knowledge and experience relating to skill, culture and values.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for admission to the Marcoux Leadership Program, please submit an application form. The application portal will close December 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Please upload the following documents as part of your application:

1. Your current résumé (maximum two pages). At this point, we are more interested in the content than the format. Make sure you include: education, awards and scholarships, work experience, extracurricular activities such as volunteer experience, student leadership roles, memberships, sports, etc. Please note we will not review more than two pages.
2. Your unofficial University of Saskatchewan transcript.

Please note: You will register for COMM 498: Leadership Development and this title will appear on your transcript.

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Important Dates

• Application and Admission Process
  • December 4, 2026 (4:30 p.m.): Application deadline
  • January 4 to 13, 2027: Admission interview
  • By January 29, 2027: Applicants will be notified of admission results
• Program Launch
  • In-person program launch (mandatory session for all successful candidates)
    •  (Date TBD; Will be held either Friday, April 30th evening, or Saturday May 1 from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.).
• Class Dates
  • May 3 –7, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: In-person classes (mandatory classes for all successful candidates)
• Edwards Career Mentorship Program
  Please note this mentorship requirement applies only to Edwards School of Business B.Comm. students:
  

  • The program runs from October 2027 to March 2028. The time commitment includes meeting with your assigned mentor once per month (in person, e-mail, and/or telephone).
  • Please refer to the Edwards Career Mentorship Program page for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

• What is the cost?
  The cost is equivalent to one 3-credit undergraduate course. Please note: Students who successfully complete the program will be recognized with a Marcoux Leadership Program Award.
• What are the dates for COMM 498: Leadership Development?
  This course takes place from May 3-7, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: In-person classes.
• What is the mentorship component of this course?
  Admission to the Marcoux Leadership Program includes automatic admission to the Edwards Career Mentorship Program for Edwards School of Business B.Comm students only. The Edwards Career Mentorship Program runs from October 2027 to March 2028. The time commitment includes meeting with your assigned mentor once per month (in person, e-mail, and/or telephone).
• When is the application deadline?
  Applications will be accepted from October 20, 2026 until December 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Please see the QR code to apply. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an in-person interview held between January 4 to 13, 2027.
• What will you learn?
  • How to identify your personal leadership philosophy
  • How to negotiate
  • How to communicate, be charismatic, and engage in storytelling
  • How to cultivate inclusive workplaces
  • How to coach and mentor employees
  • How to build and lead effective teams
  • How to build resilience and manage stress in uncertainty
• Can I participate in the Marcoux Leadership Program while out on a Co-op placement?
  No, students are ineligible to participate in the Marcoux Leadership Program if currently out on a Co-op placement.

Connect with Us

If you would like more information, please contact: marcouxleadership@edwards.usask.ca