This certificate is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business. You may earn the certificate on its own, while pursuing a degree, or after graduating university. 

If you are interested in pursuing a degree in business, the Edwards School of Business offers a Bachelor in Commerce with majors in: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

What you will learn

Students will build a foundation of business accounting acumen through an introduction to accounting and financial literacy, corporate reporting and decision making, and taxation and business decisions.

Students can pursue this program as a stand‑alone option or in conjunction with another degree. The program will benefit:

• Edwards School of Business students who do not major in Accounting*
• USask students pursuing degrees in other colleges
• Students who will use accounting information in the workplace but are not primarily responsible for its preparation

Note: CADM is a specialized program and not intended to serve as a pathway to enter the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) program. Students interested in entering the B.Comm. program and who wish to obtain a certificate prior to enrollment may want to consider the Certificate in Business or the Certificate in Entrepreneurship.

If you are already enrolled at USask, consult your academic advisor regarding enrolling in this program.

The CADM program is intended for students who will use accounting information in the workplace but are not primarily responsible for its preparation. Anyone who wishes to be involved in business, either managing or providing governance/oversight, will benefit from increased financial literacy and accounting acumen.

The program is intended to be applicable to a broad range of students, including but not limited to:

• entrepreneurs
• health care practitioners (e.g., pharmacists, therapists)
• engineers
• agribusiness specialists
• economists
• future educators

Tuition will vary depending on the type and number of classes you take in a year (2025-2026 rates).

Student fees are used to fund specific student benefits, including a bus pass, recreational programs and fitness centre access.

The cost of books and supplies varies widely depending on the courses you choose. It is recommended that you budget between $150-$250 per class.

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High School Admission (receive less than 18 credit units of transferable post-secondary)

• Grade 12 standing or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 is recommended, but not required. 
• High school students or graduates require a minimum admission average of 70%. Learn how we calculate your admission average.
• English proficiency. If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Transfer Admission - Post-secondary (if you receive 18 credit units or more transferable post- secondary)

• Successful completion of Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (or university-level equivalent) is recommended, but not required. 
• Meet the minimum university transfer entrance average of 60%.
• English proficiency. If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Mature Admission

• Applicants must be 21 years of age by the first day of classes.
• Less than 18 credit units of transferable university-level course work.
• English proficiency. If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.
• Applicants applying for mature admission will be required to submit a résumé and cover letter.
• A written submission demonstrating capacity to undertake university-level studies.
• Transcripts of any secondary or post-secondary coursework.
• Copies of supporting documents covering any non-credit programs completed.

Learn more about mature admission.