Welcome
In 2008, Ted Hanlon signed a $2,000,000 gift agreement with Edwards School of Business to increase international student enrollment and provide students with international opportunities. From this, The Hanlon Centre for International Business Studies was created and bears his name in recognition of the gift. The Hanlon Centre for International Business Studies prepares our students for an increasingly globalized business world. The centre consists of academics, business liaisons and students mandated to increase:
- the intensity of faculty research dedicated to Saskatchewan and Western Canada's international business;
- the number of international perspectives in undergraduate curriculum;
- undergraduate participation in international educational exchanges; and
- the number of international students at the Edwards School of Business.
Study Abroad
The Hanlon Centre assists Edwards students in identifying and participating in international opportunities including study abroad. Take a look at the assistance that the Hanlon Centre provides to support Edwards students in the pursuit of studies abroad. Please note that due to COVID-19 travel restrictions the UofS has suspended all exchange programs for summer and fall 2020.
Why Study Abroad?
Students who study abroad are exposed to new ways of thinking, develop friendships with students from around the world, and truly internationalize their degree program.
A recent study of SMEs across Canada by Leger Marketing found that 82% of employers said employees who have cross-cultural knowledge and an understanding of the global marketplace enhance their company’s competitiveness. A report by the UK Higher Education International Unit found that students who studied abroad as part of their university degrees are both more likely to be employed 6 months after graduation and more likely to be earning more than their fellow classmates who did not pursue opportunities abroad.1
In short, study abroad will help you to develop as an individual and as a professional!
In 2019-2020, all Edwards students who study abroad receive a minimum of $500 in support. Students who study abroad at one of our Featured Study Destinations receive an additional $1,000 in support!
1 Canadian Bureau for International Education, A World of Learning: Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education, 2015.
Featured Study Destinations for Edwards Students Include:
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Austria
University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt
- Study in a quintessential Austrian town
- Over 50 courses offered in English
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,100 CAD per month
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
University of Applied Sciences(FHWN) University of Saskatchewan Banking, Credit and Money Markets AND Capital Markets and Investments
COMM SR. 3 Applied Selling AND Marketing Strategy and Planning
COMM SR. 3 Company Analysis AND Project Management and Applications
COMM SR. 3 Consumer Behaviour AND Marketing Strategy and Planning
COMM SR. 3 Consumer Behaviour AND Strategic Sales Management
COMM SR. 3 Consumer Behavoiur AND Human Social Behaviour AND Intercultural Business Skills
COMM SR. 3 Economic Thought AND Multinational Finance & Risk Management
COMM SR. 3 English II AND Introduction to Austria AND German I Beginners
LANG JR. 3 Financial Planning, Budgeting and Controlling AND Macroeconomics for Managers
COMM SR. 3 German Crash I AND German for Incomings
HUMANITIES JR. 3 German for Incomings AND Spanish for Beginners HUMANITIES JR. 3 German for Incomings I AND German for Incomings II HUMANITIES JR. 3 HR Development and Training AND Corporate Organization and Insolvency Law
COMM SR. 3 HR Development and Training AND Organizations and HR Consulting
COMM SR. 3 Human Resource Management
COMM SR. 3 Human Social Behaviour AND Marketing Strategy and Planning
COMM SR. 3 Integrated Marketing Communication AND Marketing/Sales Controlling
COMM SR. 3 Integrated Marketing Communication AND Strategic Brand Management
COMM SR. 3 Intensive German AND German for Incomings AND Introduction to Austria
HUMANITIES JR. 3 Intercultural Business Skills AND Business Administration
COMM SR. 3 Intercultural Business Skills AND International Sales Law AND Business Software Systems III
COMM SR. 3 Intercultural Business Skills AND Teamwork/organization AND Company Analysis
COMM SR. 3 International Communication Strategies AND Applied Marketing Research
COMM SR. 3 International Communications Strategies AND Consultancy Skills
COMM SR. 3 International Communications Strategy Integrated Marketing Communication (COMM 451.3) International Marketing and Sales COMM SR. 3 International Marketing Strategy & Planning International Marketing (COMM 456.3) Introduction to Austria AND German Crash I AND German for Incomings LANG JR. 3 Introduction to Austria AND German I – Beginners AND English I LANG JR. 3 Introduction to Austria AND German Crash AND German for Incomings HUMANITIES JR. 3 Introduction to Austria AND Intercultural Business Skills COMM SR. 3 Labour and Social Law AND Company Analysis COMM SR. 3 Law for International Business AND International HR Law Introduction to Business Law (COMM 304.3) Leadership and International HR Development Leadership (COMM 348.3) Leadership and Management Development AND Organization and HR Management COMM SR. 3 Legal Systems and Principles AND European Law
COMM SR. 3 Macroeconomics Introductory Macroeconomics (ECON 114.3) Management and Leadership AND Strategic Brand Management COMM SR. 3 Marketing and Sales II AND Applied Selling
COMM SR. 3 Marketing and Sales II AND Consumer Behaviour
Sales Management (COMM 358.3) Marketing Research AND Managing Customer Relationships
Marketing Research (COMM 357.3) Marketing Strategy and Planning AND Consumer Behaviour
COMM SR. 3 Organizational Behaviour AND Financial Planning, Budgeting & Controlling COMM SR. 3 Organizational Behaviour AND Human Social Behaviour COMM SR. 3 Organizational Behaviour AND Marketing Strategy and Planning COMM SR. 3 Principles of Corporate Finance I AND Principles of Corporate Finance II Introduction to Finance (COMM 203.3) Principles of Sales AND Global Economic Relations COMM SR. 3 Project Management and Applications AND International Taxation COMM SR. 3 Sales Force Management AND Marketing/Sales Controlling COMM SR. 3 Spanish A1 AND German A1 AND German Crash Course HUM JR. 3 Spanish Language No Credit Special Topics in Marketing Analytics I COMM SR. 3 Strategic Brand Management AND Sales Force Management COMM SR. 3 -
Australia
Curtin University, Perth
- English curriculum
- Cost of living is approximately $2,000 per month
- Located in Western Australia where the Swan River meets the sandy beaches of the southwest coast
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
Curtin University University of Saskatchewan Advertising Principles 211 Integrated Marketing Communication (COMM 451.3) Australian & Intercultural Studies 211 SOC SCI JR. 3 Australian Studies (HERI2002) SOC SCI JR. 3 Brand Management MKTG2001 COMM SR. 3 Business & Sustainable Development (MGMT2004) COMM SR. 3 Child Development Psychology Child Development (PSY 213.3) Consumer Behaviour 201 Consumer Behaviour (COMM 354.3) Entrepreneurship 300 Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (COMM 447.3) Entrepreneurship MGMT3004/7 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (COMM 349.3) Grape and Wine Production 101 AGRC JR.3 HRM: Selecting and Promoting Staff Recruitment Selection and Engagement (COMM 343.3) Human Geography 100 Space Place and Society An Introduction to Human Geography (GEOG 130.3) International Advertising 300 COMM SR. 3 International Management (MGMT3001)
COMM SR. 3 International Marketing (MKTG3007) International Marketing (COMM 456.3) Internet Marketing 250 COMM SR. 3 Internet Marketing 350 COMM SR. 3 Management of Innovation Technology Commercialization (COMM 346.3) Mergers & Acquisition 311 COMM SR. 3 Public Relations Foundations COMM SR. 3 Retail Marketing & Distribution (MKTG3007) Retail Marketing (COMM 454.3) Self, Culture and Society 111 SOC SCI JR. 3 Small Business Growth (MGMT3003) COMM SR. 3 Social Psychology 212 PSY SR. 3 Sociology 226 SOC SR. 3 Strategic Advertising 310 COMM SR. 3 Strategic Games 201 ECON SR. 3 Tourism Marketing 300 COMM SR. 3 -
Chile
Universidad de Chile, Santiago
- Students should have a working knowledge of Spanish – FREE language classes are available before departure
- English curriculum
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,750 CAD per month
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
Universidad de Chile University of Saskatchewan Advanced Accounting - CON405 COMM 433.3 Business I: International Business - NEG310 COMM 340 Entrepreneurship for Small Businesses - NEG302 No Transfer Credit Finance I: Investment COMM SR. 3 Finance II: Corporate Finance - FIN460 COMM SR. 3 Games and Strategies - MEM305 COMM SR. 3 Human Resource Management - GEP305 No Transfer Credit Intercultural Business Challenges in Latin America - NEG317 COMM SR. 3
International Management - NEG 324 COMM SR. 3 Latin America in World's Affairs - NEG423 POLS 254.3 Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions - NEG426 COMM SR. 3 -
Finland
University of Turku, Finland
- Many classes offered in English
- Cost of living is approximately $1,500 per month
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France
NEOMA Business School, Rouen
- Almost 50 courses offered in English
- Apartment rentals start at $400 per month
- NEOMA is located in Rouen, an hour outside of Paris on the Normandy coast
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
NEOMA Business School University of Saskatchewan Brand Management AND Global Marketing AND Strategy AND Marketing Trends COMM SR. 6 Brand Marketing (MKG 42004E) Marketing Strategy (COMM 352.3) Capital Budgeting and Financing COMM SR. 3 Corporate Finance I AND Corporate Finance II Intermediate Corporate Finance (COMM 363.3) Critical Thinking (GS42035E) HUMANITIES SR. 3 Cross-Cultural Issues and Global Diversity SOC SCI SR. 3 Culture of Wine No Credit Developing International Distribution Networks (MK42054E) No Credit Discovering and Understanding French Culture (LV3X134E) SOC SCI SR. 3 The Economics and Management of Sport (GS42031E-3-RN) AND Strategy (ST41003E-2-RN) COMM SR. 3 The Economics and Management of Sport (GS42031E-3-RN) AND International Entrepreneurship Project (EN42010E-RN) COMM SR. 3 Entrepreneurship (EN32011E-1-RN) Introduction to Entrepreneurship (COMM 349.9) Essentials of Project Management (GP42003E) COMM SR. 3 Europe in the World (GS53004E) POLS SR. 3 Financial Analysis (42013E) COMM SR. 3 Financial Markets and Institutions Management of Financial Institutions (COMM 469.3) French for Business A2 (LCS3X067F-4) French for Business (FREN 258.3) French for Communication A1-2 (LV3X…) FREN JR. 3 French for Communication A2-1 (LV3X…) FREN JR. 3 French for Communication A2-2 (LV3X…) FREN JR. 3 French for Communication B1 (LV3X…) FREN JR. 3 French for Communication B2 (LV3X…) Advanced French I (FREN 212.3) Geopolitics and International Relations (LCS44004E-12) Global Politics (POLS 261.3) Global Human Resource Management (RH32006E) Leadership (COMM 348.3) Global Marketing (MK42061E-4-RN) COMM SR. 3 Global Marketing AND Marketing Trends International Marketing (COMM 456.3) Human Resource Management (RH32007) Leadership (COMM 348.3) Intercultural Management (GS34012E) Introduction to International Business (COMM 340.3) Intercultural Negotiation COMM SR. 3 International Brand and Product Management (MK42067E) Issues in Marketing: Social Cause Marketing (COMM 450.3) International Business Development (GS32015E) COMM SR. 3 International Economics (EFI42029E-10) ECON SR. 3 International Economics AND The Economics of Culture (GS42032E) ECON JR. 3 International Entrepreneurship Project (EN42010E) COMM SR. 3 International Finance (GS32015E/42014E)
International Business Finance (COMM 466.3) International Human Resource Management Leadership (COMM 348.3) International Management Introduction to International Business (COMM 340.3) International Marketing International Marketing (COMM 456.3) International Media XAR SR. 3 International Negotiation COMM SR. 3 Managing Non-Profit Organizations (ST42032E) COMM SR. 3 People Management – Team Building and Leadership (MGS 42031E) Leadership (COMM 348.3) Purchasing Procurement and SCM (SC42014E) Purchasing and Supply Management (COMM 491.3) Risk Management (EFI 42040E) COMM SR. 3 Social Impact of Globalization and Innovation (GS32017E) Global Citizenship, Cultures and Coexistence (IS 201.3) Strategic Management (ST32008E) COMM SR. 3 Supply Chain Management (MGMT 404) COMM SR. 3 Sustainable Business (DD42016E) COMM SR. 3 Sustainable Development in a Global Economy (DD32006E) AND The Economics of Culture (GS42032E) COMM SR. 3 Web Marketing COMM JR. 3 -
Germany
- Study amongst the forests, lakes and castles of southern Germany.
- English curriculum
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,200 CAD per month
- Additional funding available through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DHBW Stuttgart University of Saskatchewan Basics of Scientific Working No Credit Employability Skills - Germany No Credit International Marketing COMM SR. 3 The Financial Market in Germany COMM SR. 3 The Financial Market in Germany AND International Marketing AND Intercultural Negotiation Training AND International Social Media Marketing and Digital Storytelling AND General Management Simulation Game COMM SR. 12 German A1 GERM 114.3 German Economy: The Political Economy of Germany and State-of-the-art of the German Economy ECON SR. 3 Contemporary Political and Economic Systems of the European Union POLS SR. 3 Intercultural Negotiation Training COMM SR. 3 International Social Media Marketing and Digital Storytelling AND General Management Simulation Game COMM SR. 3 International Social Media Marketing and Digital Storytelling AND International Marketing: Comsumer Behavior COMM SR. 3 -
Hong Kong
- English curriculum
- Cost of living is approximately $400 per month
- Study in an energetic city of ancient traditions, skyscrapers and fantastic food
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The Netherlands
- Study in the heart of Amsterdam’s business district
- 100 + courses taught in English
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,700 CAD per month
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
VU University Amsterdam University of Saskatchewan Business Model Innovation COMM SR. 3 Business Professionals COMM SR. 3 Enterprising Behaviour COMM SR. 3 Filming Entrepreneurship XAR. JR. 3 Foundations and Forms of Entrepreneurship COMM 349.3 Hollywood Science: Art, Science, and Film XAR. JR. 3 Leadership: Mobilizing People COMM 348.3 Nudge Influencing Behaviour COMM SR. 3 Organizing for Sustainable Innovation COMM SR. 3 Radicalism HUM SR. 3 Radicalization and Conflict HUM SR. 3 Shared Value Creation AND Grand Challenges for Sustainability Foundations of Sustainability (ENVS 201.3) Sustainable Supply Chain Management COMM SR. 3 Urban Struggle SOC 260.3 -
Spain
CESINE Design and Business School, Santander
- English curriculum
- Cost of living is approximately $700 per month
- The CESINE campus is located near the city centre and only 500 meters from beaches, parks and golf courses
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Sweden
Jönköping International Business School
- Study at a modern Swedish campus on the waterfront
- Almost 50 courses offered in English
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,200 CAD per month
Transfer possibilities include but are not limited to:
Jönköping University University of Saskatchewan Business to Business Marketing (MLGN13) COMM SR. 3 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Strategic Renewal (ENLR23) COMM SR. 3 Corporate Finance 2 (FSBN13) Intermediate Corporate Finance (COMM 363.3) Design & Management of Change & Innovation (JDCK17) COMM JR. 3 (Cannot be used to fulfill B.Comm. requirements) Electronic Commerce (MLAG13) COMM SR. 3 Entrepreneurial Creativity (ENBN13) COMM SR. 3 Family Business Development (ENQR23) COMM SR. 3 Finance and Business Analysis (FSCN13) COMM SR. 3 Leadership (MGHN13) COMM 348.3 International Management (MGFN13) Introduction to International Business (COMM 340.3) International Marketing (MLBK13) COMM SR. 3 International Marketing (MLIN13) COMM SR. 3 International Trade Theory (ECLK13) International Trade and Commercial Policy (ECON 354.3) Issues in Development Economics (ECMK13) Development in Non Industrialized Countries (ECON 270.3) Organization and Leadership (MGAG13) Organization Structure and Design (COMM 342.3) Organizing for Profit and Purpose (JOPK17) COMM SR. 3 Principles of Project Management (MGBG13) COMM JR. 3 (Cannot be used to fulfill B.Comm. requirements) Project Management (MGIN13) COMM SR. 3 Sweden in the Global Economy ECON SR. 3 Swedish Language, Culture and Society I (JSAG13) SOC SCI JR. 3 -
United Kingdom
- Study in Britain’s oldest town. Just an hour outside of London by train.
- English curriculum
- Estimated cost of living: approximately $1,500 CAD per month
Transfer credit options from past student exchanges have included:
University of Essex University of Saskatchewan Financial Modeling ECON SR. 3 Human Sexuality PSY 227 International Banking COMM SR. 3 International Finance COMM SR. 3 The Pricing of Securities in Financial Markets COMM SR. 3 Risk Management and Financial Institutions COMM SR. 3
The Story and Myth of the West HUM JR. 3
Introduction to United States Sociology SOC SR. 3
Advanced Marketing COMM SR. 3
Business Strategy COMM SR. 3
Practical Information:
- The weather in Colchester can be very unpredictable (sun, rain, wind - often in the same day). Pack accordingly.
- Essex does not offer meal plans, but a Tesco grocery store is located very close to campus and most students prepare their own food.
- Many pubs, restaurants and shops on or near campus.
Approximate cost of everyday items: Bus Pass £43 per month/£160 per year
Bedding £20
Pint of milk £0.50
Loaf of bread £0.90-£1.50
Pint of beer/ale £3-£4
Box of breakfast cereal £1-£2
"My favourite part of my entire study abroad experience was meeting new people and now having friends and connections around the world...By moving by myself to Australia for five months, I was able to learn how to live and manage in a new environment. As a result, I have more confidence in my ability to take on new experiences. Overall, my study abroad experience was invaluable and I would highly recommend it to any student."
Bursaries and Awards
Hanlon Centre for International Business Studies Bursary
- 3 Awards valued at $1000 each
- Eligible students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and interest in pursuing an international business opportunity (including study abroad). Full details and application information will be available from March 1-31 on the Edwards Awards App
Nystuen Family Foundation International Study Award
- 1 Award valued at $2500 each
- Eligible students must have graduated froma highschool in the province of Saskatchewan, demonstrate financial need, and plan to pursue study abroad. Full details and application information will be available from March 1-31 on the Edwards Awards App
Gary Entwistle and Fred Phillips Travel for Study Abroad Award
- 1 Award covering all expenses associated with studying abroad.
- Eligible students must demonstrate leadership and character, and plan to pursue study abroad. Full details and application information will be available from March 1-31 on the Edwards Awards App
GoGlobal Student Subsidies
The Hanlon Centre offers "GoGlobal Student Subsidies" to help Edwards students participate in international business education and experiential learning opportunities. Over the past years, many individual students and student organizations have received financial support to help with experiences like (but not limited to):
- Attending international business-themed conferences, seminars or workshops
- Participating in Edwards School of Business - Study Abroad Program
- Travelling abroad on AIESEC Internships
- Participating in Global Vision/Junior Team Canada
- Delivering an business honours project at an overseas conference
- Undertaking individual work or volunteer opportunities abroad
All students who receive a subsidy are required to provide to the Hanlon Centre:
- At least 10 photos and video footage capturing the program experience
- A report describing the experience
- A follow up interview that will be published as a Hanlon article
Students may also be asked to give a presentation to faculty and students.
Edwards students can access Go Global funding through the co-curricular funding application process. Please note that the activity you are attending must be held in a country in which you do not permanently reside/are a citizen of in order to be eligible for this funding opportunity.
If the timing of your proposed activity falls outside of the co-curricular application dates, please contact the Hanlon Centre directly at hanloncentre@edwards.usask.ca.
Global Business Stream
Important Update: New International Business Minor Coming Fall 2021 will replace GBS(A). Stay tuned for more information coming Summer 2021.
If you are currently in the process of completing your FITT requirements please contact undergrad@edwards.usask.ca or call (306) 966-4785 for more information.