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Haskayne School of Business

Business School Regulations

Admissions

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New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding admission requirements to the Haskayne School of Business.

The Haskayne School of Business has quotas on the number of students accepted into the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management programs. Within these quotas, there is a further quota on the number of students accepted into the Tourism Management, Petroleum Land Management and Energy Management concentrations. Admission into the Energy Management and Tourism Management concentrations will be competitive, based on academic performance. Admission into the Petroleum Land Management concentration will be competitive based on academic performance, an interview and other required documents. Only those students entering third year of the Bachelor of Commerce program will be considered for admission into the Petroleum Land Management concentration.

New applicants are considered for admission to the first or third years of the BComm degree program only. There is no second year admission. Applicants coming directly from high school and/or applicants presenting high school upgrading only (those who have not completed any post-secondary coursework - transferable or non-transferable) may be considered for first year admission. To be considered for admission to third year, transfer applicants must have completed 10 prescribed full-course equivalent transfer courses.

Students seeking re-admission into the Haskayne School of Business after a requirement to withdraw are referred to "Student Probation and Dismissal" later in this section.

Students who wish to pursue the degree of Bachelor of Commerce following a previous baccalaureate degree may be given credit for certain courses taken in the preceding baccalaureate degree program. Such students will be required to follow the admission procedures for transfer students.

Students who have obtained a BComm, Bachelor of Administration, or equivalent degree may not enroll in a "second" BComm degree.

Students not registering for the academic year in which admission was granted must reapply for admission into the program.

Students are advised to register for courses as soon as they are eligible to ensure the best selection. Those admitted after registration begins (early June) are required to register within three weeks of the issuance of their notification of admission. The Haskayne School of Business reserves the right to rescind the offer of admission if course registration has not taken place within a three week period. The admission procedures are the responsibility of the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business.

Deadlines

Students must observe all deadlines.

Fall Session:

North American Applicants:

  • Refer to the Applications for Admission Schedule in this Calendar for application deadlines.
  • June 30 for all supporting documents including transcripts, course outlines, change of grade forms and results from deferred examinations.

International Applicants from outside North America:

· International applicants from outside North America will have earlier deadlines and must consult with the Admissions Office.

All documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office, MacKimmie Library Block 117.

Note: Check with the Admissions Office for early admission criteria and deadlines.

The Haskayne School of Business does not admit students to the Spring, Summer or Winter Sessions.

Open Studies and Visiting Students

Applicants who wish to enter the Haskayne School of Business as Open Studies degree holders or as Visiting students (bona fide students of another institution) are required to submit the appropriate application by the deadline indicated in the Academic Regulations/Admissions section of this Calendar. All transcripts supporting the Open Studies degree and Visiting student application/registration forms must be attached. Registration date restrictions apply to Accounting 341, 343, 361, Finance 317, Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317, Marketing 317, Management Information Systems 317, Management Studies 391, Operations Management 317, Risk Management and Insurance 317 and Tourism Management 309. Students are advised to consult the Undergraduate Office for details. Students will be limited to a maximum of five full-course equivalents in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Open Studies non-degree students will not be permitted to register in high demand commerce courses (as listed in the Course Registration and Planning Guide) until the date specified in the Guide, when entry to some of the high demand commerce courses will be available depending on demand. Applicants are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar where more information is given on entering the University under these categories.

Registration

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Accuracy of Registration

Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their program to meet all requirements as detailed in this Calendar. Students should, however, seek advice from the business school concerning their choice of courses. In cases of doubt about the interpretation of regulations, a student should consult the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) and in any case is strongly advised to do this prior to registration in the final courses towards a degree to ensure that all graduation requirements will be met.

Effective Writing Requirement

All students must complete the Effective Writing Requirement by May 1 of their first year of registration at the University of Calgary. Those who do not do so will have their registration for the following fall term courses and all subsequent courses withheld until they meet the requirement. Students are encouraged to meet this requirement in their first term. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the calendar under Competence Tests for details.

Course Work

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Course Load

A student wishing to complete more than the normal load of two and one half full-course equivalents per session must receive special permission from the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business.

Enrollment in Commerce Courses

1. Registration in commerce courses will be limited to students registered in the Haskayne School of Business with the exception of courses described in the Minor in Management and Society program and Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses.

2. In selecting courses, students must take cognizance of prerequisites for each course. Only with the written permission of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business, upon the recommendation of the instructor of the course, will stated prerequisites be waived. However, should a student fail to achieve satisfactory standing in any course for which the stated prerequisite(s) is (are) lacking, he/she may be required to successfully complete the stated prerequisite(s) prior to being permitted to repeat the course.

3. Students are not permitted to register in courses when less than a "C-" grade or equivalent was received in a prerequisite course.

Credit in Courses "by Special Assessment"

Students are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for University regulations on obtaining course credits "by special assessment."

Application must be made on the form headed "Permission to Take Course by Special Assessment" and signed by the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs). Students will be considered in light of their background and the program regulations.

A course previously failed or one in which a higher grade is sought may not be taken subsequently "by special assessment," nor may any course be attempted more than once in this way. No more than two full-course equivalents completed "by special assessment" may be counted towards a degree.

Withdrawals

A student is entitled to withdraw from any course up to and including the last day for withdrawals as indicated in the current Academic Schedule at the front of this Calendar.

Students will not be permitted to withdraw more than once from a particular course. Students will be required to withdraw if they have accumulated a total of more than five full-course equivalent withdrawals while in attendance at the University of Calgary.

Repetition of Courses

A student may repeat a course previously attempted (excluding withdrawals) only once. This regulation applies not only to individual courses, but also to sets of courses where it is stated that credit for more than one of the sets is not allowed. To repeat a course more than once will require the permission of the Haskayne School of Business and the department offering the course. Permission is only granted under exceptional circumstances. Students who unsuccessfully repeat a course that is required for graduation will be dismissed from the business school.

Student Standing

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Grades

The official grading system of the University of Calgary is given in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

Dean's List

The Dean's List recognizes outstanding academic performance while registered in the Haskayne School of Business. It is compiled twice yearly at the end of each of the Fall and Winter Sessions. To qualify for inclusion, a BComm or BHRM student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better on two and one half or more full-course equivalents taken in either the Fall or Winter Session at the University of Calgary. Eligibility for those students registered in full-year courses spanning two sessions will be determined at the end of the Winter Session.

Degree with Distinction upon Graduation

To obtain a degree with distinction in the Haskayne School of Business, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.60 or better in the most recently completed ten full-course equivalents applicable to the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management. A degree with distinction will be granted only if the most recently completed ten full-course equivalents were taken at the University of Calgary.

Students registered in a business school approved exchange program must present a minimum of seven and one half full-course equivalents in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management program at the University of Calgary with a grade point average of 3.60 for a degree with distinction. (Combined Degree program students should consult with the Office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).)

Note: See "Program Details" below for individual program requirements.

Student Probation and Dismissal

Academic performance is assessed following the session in which three or more full-course equivalents are completed by the student since the previous Haskayne appraisal. All courses taken since the previous Haskayne appraisal will be included in the next subsequent review.

If fewer than three full-course equivalents have been completed since the previous Haskayne appraisal, the existing status is retained by the student until the next subsequent review.

For unconditional progress through the BComm and BHRM programs students must earn a grade point average of no less than 2.00.

Students who earn a grade point average of less than 1.70 on three or more full-course equivalents taken since their previous Haskayne appraisal, will be required to withdraw from the business school.

Students who earn a grade point average of at least 1.70 but less than 2.00 on three or more full-course equivalents taken since their previous Haskayne appraisal, will be placed on probation for the next session in which they register.

Students who earn a grade point average of less than 2.00 on three or more full-course equivalents taken since their previous Haskayne appraisal and while on probation, will be required to withdraw from the business school. Students will be removed from probation by achieving a 2.00 or better grade point average on three or more full-course equivalents taken since they were placed on probation.

Students required to withdraw from the Haskayne School of Business for unsatisfactory academic performance must wait a minimum of 12 months from the date of withdrawal to reapply, at which time they will be considered for admission at the next admission cycle together with new third year applicants. Re-applicants will be required to meet the third year admission standards prior to being readmitted. Students who are readmitted after having been required to withdraw from the Haskayne School of Business will be placed on probation for the next session in which they register.

Notes:

1.Notwithstanding the above regulations, students who unsuccessfully repeat a course that is required for graduation, as outlined earlier in the "Repetition of Courses" section of the Business School Regulations, will be required to withdraw from the business school following the session in which the unsuccessful repetition occurred.

2. Students are referred to Academic Standing in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for University regulations on the maximum number of probationary periods permitted while registered as undergraduates.

Appeals Process

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Rights of Appeal

A student may appeal the requirement to withdraw from the business school. The deadline for appeals is 15 calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) from the date of the letter advising the student of his/her status. The student must submit a letter to the Chairperson of the Haskayne School of Business Appeals Committee, clearly stating the extenuating circumstances which are the grounds for the appeal.