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64.7 Certificates

64.7.1 Certificate in Community Service-Learning

    Students in the Bachelor of Commerce program may pursue the Certificate in Community Service-Learning by fulfilling the requirements of their Business program, including major/minor requirements, and by completing in addition a minimum of *12 credits and one non-credit opportunity as follows:

(1)

At least *3 credits in a CSL-designated course, such as CSL 300 (see §231)

(2)

*9 credits from the list of academic courses approved each year by the CSL Program Office [list of courses available on the CSL website (www.csl.ualberta.ca) or from the CSL Program Office]. Students must satisfactorily meet the CSL requirements of each course.

(3)

Successful completion of one non-credit opportunity. Information about non-credit opportunities that count toward the certificate is available from the CSL Program Office.

(4)

Courses offered by the School of Business that appear on the list of CSL approved courses as in (2) above, may be used to satisfy both major/minor requirements and the requirements for the CSL certificate.

(5)

No more than *6 of the *12 credits may be transfer credits from other postsecondary institutions.

(6)

Students may not take courses extra to their degree for the sole purpose of satisfying the requirements for the certificate.

    For information regarding Graduate Study, please consult §205.9 of the Graduate Program section of the Calendar.

64.7.2 Certificate in Leadership

    The Certificate in Leadership is administered by the Undergraduate Programs Office in the Faculty of Business. This program aims at producing a transformative experience for undergraduate students that provides them with access to and mentorship by individuals with proven leadership qualities in the local, national and international communities. Academic coursework is provided by Faculty members trained in leadership, and additional learning experiences are provided by leaders from across Alberta, Canada, and internationally in many different disciplines. A small cohort of twenty students per year ensures that each student is given individual attention. Students will be senior undergraduate Business students in their third and fourth years

    Students in the Bachelor of Commerce program may apply to pursue the Certificate in Leadership by meeting the following requirements:

(1)

Students must apply to the Undergraduate Office by March 1st;

(2)

Applications must be accompanied by a resume, at least one letter of reference, and a letter of intent outlining why the student should be admitted to the program;

(3)

Students must have completed or be in the process of completing all of the required primary core courses in the Bachelor of Commerce Program;

(4)

Students must have completed a minimum of *51 and a maximum of *69 towards their Bachelor of Commerce degree including courses in progress during the Winter term in which they apply;

(5)

Students must be in satisfactory academic standing;

(6)

Students must be current Bachelor of Commerce students, or transfer students who have applied for entry to the Bachelor of Commerce program.

    Only a small number of spaces exist in the Certificate in Leadership Program. Only qualified applicants will be considered for admission. Qualified applicants are those who meet the requirements above. Admission decisions will be made by a Faculty Admissions Committee on the basis of the student’s character and leadership potential based on a combination of a personal interview, resume, letter of intent and letter(s) of reference.

Coursework

    Students are required to complete all of the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce program, including the requirement to complete a major area of concentration. In addition to those requirements, students will complete the following courses:

(1)

BUS 301 Business Communications

(2)

SMO 402 Management Skills for Supervisors and Leaders

(3)

SMO 470 Leadership Lecture Series

(4)

SMO 471 Leadership Seminar

    Upon completion of all of the above, the student will receive the Certificate in Leadership at the same time they receive their degree parchment.

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