Edwards School of Business

What Edwards School of Business does

Edwards School of Business (N. Murray Edwards School of Business) is the business college of the University of Saskatchewan, a public post-secondary institution established in 1916 as the College of Commerce and rebranded under its current name in 2017 following significant alumnus contributions. It is AACSB International accredited (extended 2023), placing it among the top 6% of business schools globally, and serves prospective students, working professionals, and corporate clients primarily across Saskatchewan and Canada. The school offers a Bachelor of Commerce with six majors (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, International Business), graduate programs including MBA, MPAcc (CPA-accredited), MSc in Management, and PhD in Applied Economics, six certificate programs, and a Co-operative Education program. Edwards Executive Education, operating for over 40 years from a downtown Saskatoon facility relocated in 2024, delivers corporate training and professional development services.

The school generates revenue from tuition and academic fees across its program portfolio, provincial government operating funding via the University of Saskatchewan, alumni donations and charitable gifts (including the largest legacy gift in USask history from William and May Ellen Pringle), and corporate training and executive education services. Specialized facilities include the Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals (unveiled 2020) and the Allsopp Learning Lab. Technology supporting delivery includes Canvas LMS integration, an Edwards iPhone mobile application, and a virtual tour platform for prospective students. The school distributes programs through three locations: the main campus at the Nutrien Centre on the University of Saskatchewan, a downtown executive education site at T&T Towers, and a forthcoming Prince Albert campus launching in fall 2026.

The school's go-to-market combines traditional academic enrollment with event-driven recruitment (Dean's Speaker Series, Prairie Business Summit, entrepreneurship youth camps), and channel partnerships with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Lakeland College, Dorset College, and five regional colleges. Student-managed initiatives include the George S. Dembroski Student Managed Portfolio Trust (grown to $4.3M over a decade) and the Enactus U of S chapter. Recent growth indicators include record scholarship disbursement of $1.9M to 670 students in 2025 (up from $1.6M in 2024), a 160-student co-op cohort, and active donor relationships with named alumni including N. Murray Edwards, Gordon Rawlinson, and Federated Co-operatives Limited ($500,000 in co-op funding since 2015).

Name

Edwards School of Business

Legal name

Edwards School of Business

Website

https://edwards.usask.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Edwards School of Business is the business college of the University of Saskatchewan, offering AACSB-accredited undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and executive education programs. It serves prospective students, working professionals, and corporate clients across Saskatchewan through multiple campuses and pathway partnerships.

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Product category

Business School / Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAA

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAD

Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAE

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAMAHAG

Marketing, Branding & Sales Skills

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Entrepreneurship & Business Enrichment

Keywords

• Business education
• Undergraduate commerce
• Graduate management
• Executive education
• Co-operative education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition across undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs including MBA, MPAcc, MSc Management, and executive education offerings.
2. Government Funding: Base operating funding from provincial government as part of University of Saskatchewan's public post-secondary mandate.
3. Alumni Donations and Charitable Gifts: Scholarly endowments and capital gifts from alumni and donors supporting scholarships, chairs, facilities, and programs including largest legacy gift in USask history from William and May Ellen Pringle.
4. Corporate Training and Executive Education: Custom corporate training, professional development programs, and executive education services for organizations including project management, leadership development, and financial management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Edwards School of Business is a public business school within the University of Saskatchewan that delivers accredited business education programs. It sells undergraduate (Bachelor of Commerce), graduate (MBA, MPAcc, MSc Management, PhD in Applied Economics), certificate, and executive education offerings, supplemented by co-op work placements and specialized facilities such as the Bloomberg-equipped Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room.

Product overview

Edwards School of Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services centered around its undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce degree (core product) and graduate programs including the MBA, MPAcc, and Master of Science in Management. The school supplements its degree offerings with certificate programs (Graduate Certificate in Financial Management, Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Certificate in Business, Certificate in Accounting for Decision Making, Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Indigenous Business Administration Certificate) and Executive Education for professional development. The school also provides experiential learning through its Co-operative Education Program, the Dembroski Student Managed Portfolio Trust, and specialized facilities including the Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals and the Allsopp Learning Lab. The institution operates across multiple campuses including the main Saskatoon campus, downtown Executive Education location, and the new Prince Albert Campus launching in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edwards Executive Education: Off-campus executive education programs offered in downtown Saskatoon at T&T Towers, providing professional development and training for over 40 years.
• Edwards MBA
• Edwards Co-operative Education Program

Products and services

• Bachelor of Commerce Four-year undergraduate business degree with six majors providing foundational business education for high school graduates and college transfer students.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business degree for professionals seeking career advancement, featuring experiential learning, co-op opportunities, and internship components.
• Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) Graduate accounting program accredited by CPA Canada, including the Capstone 2 module, preparing students for the CPA designation.
• Master of Science in Management Two-year thesis-based graduate program designed for students pursuing PhD studies or research-focused industry positions in business analysis, market research, financial analysis, or consulting.
• PhD in Applied Economics Doctoral research program in applied economics for aspiring academic and industry researchers.
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Management Eight-month, three-course graduate certificate teaching strategic decision-making using financial data.
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership Three-course graduate certificate supporting working professionals in becoming more effective leaders, offered since 2022.
• Certificate in Business Certificate program for students outside the college seeking business fundamentals.
• Certificate in Accounting for Decision Making Certificate providing accounting knowledge for decision-making purposes.
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship Certificate program fostering entrepreneurial skills and business creation.
• Indigenous Business Administration Certificate (IBAC) Certificate program supporting Indigenous business students and entrepreneurs through the Rawlinson Centre.
• Edwards Executive Education Off-campus professional development and training division located at T&T Towers in downtown Saskatoon, offering project management, operational excellence, financial management, executive retreats, leadership development, and custom corporate training for over 40 years.
• Co-operative Education Program Eight-month work placement program providing students real industry experience, supported by Federated Co-operatives Limited.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 6% globally - AACSB accredited business school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saskatchewan PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement allowing business students to transfer between institutions. Relationship reaffirmed in 2019 after three years of collaboration.
• Dorset CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded partnership to include Edwards MBA program. Agreement allows Dorset business students to transfer to Bachelor of Commerce program.
• Supply Chain CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement provides Supply Chain Management program graduates with advanced standing towards the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program.
• CPA CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPAcc program achieved further accreditation to deliver Capstone 2 module. Graduates eligible for CPA designation upon completion.
• CPHR SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHR Saskatchewan announced accreditation of Edwards Bachelor of Commerce Human Resource major. Graduates from April 2015 onward can waive the NKE with 70%+ average.
• CMC-CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership with Canadian Association of Management Consultants helping students gain critical insights and skills for future careers.
• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdwards welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program supporting students in CFA Program preparation.
• MitacscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch internship program providing $10,000 per student for four-month strategic research projects with small/medium companies or not-for-profits. Edwards hosts international Mitacs interns for AI-driven research.
• United Nations PRMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdwards became latest signatory to UN Principles for Responsible Management Education, joining global movement for sustainable growth and responsible leadership.
• Lakeland CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew pathway partnership providing students opportunity to maximize their education through transfer agreements.
• Regional Colleges (Cumberland, Great Plains, North West, Northlands, Parkland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOU signed with five Saskatchewan regional colleges for student pathways and educational collaboration.
• Saskatchewan HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting community engaged tax preparation program preparing 142 returns for Saskatoon residents.
• Hanlon Centre for International Business StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports visiting scholar program bringing global business perspectives to Edwards including Dr. Richard Metters in October 2024.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Smith School of Business: Queen's University's AACSB-accredited business school offering undergraduate Commerce, MBA, and executive education programs with strong co-op/trading-room facilities. Direct peer on experiential learning model.
• Ivey Business School: Western University's premier AACSB-accredited business school offering HBA, MBA, and executive education. Direct program-structure peer at a Canadian research university, with stronger national brand and case-method focus.
• Rotman School of Management: University of Toronto's flagship AACSB-accredited business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive education. Direct program-structure peer; benchmark for top-tier Canadian business schools against which Edwards competes for talent.
• Haskayne School of Business: University of Calgary's AACSB-accredited business school serving a Prairie/provincial market with comparable B.Comm, MBA, and executive education offerings. Closest geographic and structural analog to Edwards within a major Canadian research university.
• Schulich School of Business: York University's AACSB-accredited business school offering BBA, MBA, MPAcc, and executive education with comprehensive program coverage mirroring Edwards' portfolio. Direct peer in program breadth and target segments.
• Asper School of Business: University of Manitoba's AACSB-accredited business school serving a western Canadian market with comparable BComm, MBA, and executive education programs. Comparable size and regional positioning to Edwards.
• DeGroote School of Business: McMaster University's AACSB-accredited business school offering BCom, MBA, MPAcc, and executive education. Direct peer on program structure including accounting designation pathway.
• Alberta School of Business: University of Alberta's AACSB-accredited business school offering undergraduate, MBA, MPAcc, and PhD programs with similar comprehensiveness. Direct prairie-region peer with overlapping program structure and co-op/trading-room facilities.
• Beedie School of Business: Simon Fraser University's AACSB-accredited business school offering BBA, MBA, and executive education with strong co-op program. Direct peer for co-op-based experiential learning model.
• Desautels Faculty of Management: McGill University's AACSB-accredited business school offering BCom, MBA, and graduate programs with comparable comprehensiveness. Direct Canadian research-university peer for talent competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-saskatchewan
• Instagraminstagram.com/edwardsbusiness
• Xx.com/edwards_school
• Facebookfacebook.com/usask

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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