The Edwards School of Business strives to be a leader in providing dedicated support and services unique to Indigneous business students amongst business schools across Canada.

In March 2001, the Edwards School received an initial gift of $1,000,000 gift from Gordon Rawlinson, President of Rawlco Radio in order to establish the Rawlinson Centre for Indigenous Business Students (formerly Rawlco Resource Centre). The gift was established with the following objectives:

• To recruit and retain Indigenous students through to graduation from the undergraduate business degree program
  
• To enhance Indigenous business students' educational experience by providing access to needed equipment and resources
  
• To encourage Indigenous students to remain in Saskatchewan upon completion of their business education

Programs

• Math Prep

  Interested in attending university but need to upgrade your math? Register for a free offering of Foundations of Math 30 at the University of Saskatchewan this fall. Foundations of Math 30 is offered online and will start mid-October 2021. There will be a total of 30 sessions.

  Contact Carson at 306-966-7967 to learn more or email undergrad@edwards.usask.ca

• Get a Head Start

  Attention grade 12 students! Take an online business course and receive dual credit for Introduction to Business 30L and COMM 101.3: Introduction to Business.

  September Deadline: June 30 | January Deadline: December 1

• Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate (ABAC)
  The Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate (ABAC) is designed for self-declared Métis, First Nation, and Inuit students. The certificate is a gradual step towards a successful career in business with an option to transfer into the B.Comm. degree program upon completion.
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)
  The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree is a four-year direct-entry program. The first two years are dedicated to providing you with general business knowledge. You will take an introductory course in each of the major specializations (accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing and supply chain management) before selecting your major in the middle of year two.
• Graduate Programs

  Our graduate programs are designed to help you reach your career goal, no matter what educational background you have. The programs currently offered by Edwards School of Business include:

  1. Master of Business Administration
  2. Master of Professional Accounting
  3. Master of Science in Finance
  4. Master of Science in Marketing

  The Indigenous Graduate Students' Council (IGSC) exists to represent, serve and support the academic and non-academic needs of Aboriginal and Indigenous graduate students within the University of Saskatchewan. 

Student Support and Services

At the Rawlinson Centre, Room 91, Indigenous students can find a place to study, attend cultural events, and access dedicated student scholarships, tutoring services, emergency financial assistance, and connect with the Indigenous Business Student's Society. The Centre is one of the only dedicated spaces for Indigenous business students in the country. Services include:

• Scholarships & Awards

  In addition to general USask scholarships, bursaries, and awards, Edwards has a number of dedicated awards for self-declared Métis, First Nation, and Inuit students.

  There are three types of awards:

  • Rawlco B.Comm. Awards (valued at $1,000) recognize Indigenous students who successfully complete years 1,2 and 3 of the B.Comm. program and who register for full-time status in the following year. Also to provide financial assistance to Indigenous students who complete year 4 and receive their B.Comm. degree. The award is given out annually to students who are self-declared and have provided proof of Indigenous ancestry to the Edwards School of Business.
  • Rawlco ABAC Awards (valued at $2,000) recognize Indigenous students who successfully complete the Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate (ABAC) program in the Edwards School of Business.
  • Rawlco Award for SIIT Business Diploma Graduates (valued at $2,000) recognize Indigenous students who successfully complete the Business Diploma program from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and who are entering their third year of study in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program at the Edwards School of Business. To be eligible students must provide proof of Indigenous ancestry to the Edwards School of Business.
• Professional Development Fund

  Edwards students can apply for co-curricular funding to subsidize costs related to activities that support academic success and the development of a professional network. Attending conferences, speaker nights, luncheons, and other engagements such as becoming a student member of a professional organization and/or board are all activities that are supported by the Rawlinson Professional Development Fund. 

• Math Bridging Program

  If you are interested in a program at the University of Saskatchewan that requires Foundations of Mathematics 30 and/or Pre-Calculus 30 (Grade 12 MATH B 30 and/or MATH C 30), the Rawlinson Centre can help you upgrade while taking courses in the ABAC program.

• Tutoring

  Assistance is available for individuals or small groups to receive extra help in classes or to prepare for an exam or assignment.

• Emergency Assistance Fund
  A one-time emergency bursary of up to $1,000 is available to Indigenous students who are experiencing financial distress through the Rawlinson fund.
• Bannock Chat
  Bi-weekly, complimentary soup and bannock is available in the Rawlinson Centre, Room 91, for students, faculty and staff to connect informally over lunch.

Connect with Us

For more information, please contact:

Jocelyn Ormerod, Indigenous Achievement Advisor
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
25 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
S7N 5A7

Call Us 306-966-7967 Email Us