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A business education is the

foundation for economic,

political and social systems

at all levels, and a Bachelor

of Commerce (Honours)

degree is your ticket to a

successful, productive career

in the field of your choice.

Whether you want to work

with numbers or people or

projects – or a combination

of all three – a business degree

will prepare you for the

21st century’s competitive

job market.

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This is one amazing school!

It will change your life.

WhY stuDY BusinEss

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More THAn A SCHool – A CoMMunITy

The Asper School of Business is located at the University

of Manitoba, which offers more academic programs,

support for students, campus services, scholarships,

bursaries, student groups and social networks than any

other post-secondary institution in the province.

For over 75 years, the Asper School has provided

outstanding business education, producing leaders who

have changed Manitoba and the world. Our community

of learning is strong. Our commitment to excellence

is unwavering.

ACAdeMIC exCellenCeThe Asper School of Business

is accredited by AACSB Inter-

national, the Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of

Business. AACSB International

is an association of more than

1,100 educational institutions,

businesses and other organiza-

tions in 70 countries dedicated

to the advancement of manage-

ment education worldwide.

Founded in 1916, AACSB

International is the longest-

serving global accrediting body

for schools of business that

offer undergraduate, master’s

and doctoral degrees in

business and accounting.

AWArdSThe Asper School of Business

offers awards, scholarships,

prizes and bursaries to Asper

students who demonstrate

exceptional academic perfor-

mance; many of these awards

require no application. Please

visit umanitoba.ca/asper/awards

for a complete list of awards

that require an application.

MAjorSasper students can choose to major in:

aboriginal Business studies

accounting

actuarial mathematics

Entrepreneurship / small Business

Finance

Generalist

human resource management / industrial relations

international Business

leadership & organization

logistics & supply Chain management

management information systems

marketing

operational research / operations management

AACSB accreditation puts the

Asper School of Business in an

elite group: Fewer than 5% of

business schools worldwide earn

this international recognition.

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“ racing is a business first and

foremost, so before I earn the

right to beat another driver on

the race track, I must first be

able to beat them in the board-

room. Having my degree from

the Asper School has helped

add value to my career

and position me ahead of the

competition.”david richertRichert RacingBComm (Hons) 2006

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At the Asper School of Business, we take learning way beyond the classroom through innovative programs, solid support services and international study oppo rtunities.

The Career Development

Centre helps Asper students

and graduates manage their

current and future careers.

Our career advisors are skilled

human resource practitioners

with extensive experience in

career management, who assist

students to understand their

strengths and interests and

help identify career goals.

We assist with career research,

resume and cover letter writing,

job search strategies, effective

interviewing skills, business

networking and professional

CAreer developMenT CenTre

development. We have a rich

network of employers and

companies across Canada,

who contact us when they’re

looking for business students

and graduates who can make

a meaningful contribution to

their organizations.

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“ The Asper School’s

culture fosters success.

It is not a particular

class or program that

will allow you to suc-

ceed; it is the synergy of

activities that surround

you that will make a

lasting imprint on your

future career success.”regan StevensonFounder, Sunspeak Foods Inc. & World Wise Brands Ltd.BComm (Hons) 2006

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Aboriginal Business Education

Partners (ABEP) works with

First Nations, Métis and Inuit

students in the Asper Bachelor of

Commerce (Honours) Program

and promotes excellence by

providing a solid foundation of

holistic support to pre-manage-

ment and management students.

Every Aboriginal student admit-

ted to the U of M who intends

to apply to the Asper School

of Business is eligible to apply

to ABEP. They may choose

academic, personal, financial

and employment assistance

during their qualifying years and

throughout their degree work.

From tutorial sessions in math

and economics to cultural

exchange opportunities with

Elders and academic-achievement

and needs-based financial assis-

tance, ABEP ensures Aboriginal

students are able to achieve

their full potential at the Asper

School of Business.

ABorIgInAl BuSIneSS eduCATIon pArTnerS

At the Asper School of Business, we take learning way beyond the classroom through innovative programs, solid support services and international study oppo rtunities.

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“ during my time at Asper,

I have learned to tackle

challenges head-on. I

work hard and never

give up. Asper offers a

lot of support when

you need it – all you

have to do is ask. ABep

is one such support. The

scholarships have helped

me financially, and their

guidance has helped

build my confidence as a

future business leader.”Madison loustel Halford4th Year ABEP StudentMajor: Accounting

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HAyley’S STory

“ My year abroad set me

apart from all familiarities,

taught me independence

and showed me a multi-

tude of differing cultures.

I realize now that some of

the most important

lessons in life are

taught outside of the

classroom and cannot be

understood through

reading a textbook.”

Hayley johnstonAsper Exchange Student – Full Year 2010-2011Fachhochschule Osnabrück, Germany

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For the past two decades,

the Asper School of Business

has offered the International

Exchange Program as part of

our global vision of providing

students with a first-rate inter-

national business education.

We partner with over 35

schools around the world, many

of which use English as their

language of instruction, while

some offer the opportunity to

study in the local language.

Every year, more than 40 Asper

students head to business

schools in Asia, Europe, North

America and South America to

take advantage of this powerful

international learning oppor-

tunity. All Asper students are

eligible for the program and

earn full transfer credits from

the foreign school.

InTernATIonAl exCHAnge progrAM

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Co-op

Students in the Asper Co-op-

erative Education Program get

a head start on establishing a

meaningful career by:

Engaging in paid work

experience for three 4-month

work terms

Developing communication,

resume writing, job search and

interview skills

Applying theoretical

knowledge in a productive

work setting

Building a network of

contacts before graduation

Graduating with 12 months’

real work experience related

to your major

Entrance is based on academic

excellence, motivation and

professionalism. The program

Co-operATIve eduCATIon progrAM

gives you the edge you need

to launch your career in a

demanding job market – and

you get paid to learn and

increase your earning capacity

before you graduate!

“ the asper co-op program

is a true success story –

one that consistently

provides manitoba

liquor and lotteries with

exceptional students

who already have the

professional skills and

enthusiasm to take

on complex value-added

projects.”

Tracy graham, CACFO, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries BComm (Hons) 1996

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Our co-op program is the only one in Manitoba accredited by the Canadian Association of Co-operative Education (CAFCE) – proof that our co-op students receive outstanding work experience in the business community before they graduate.

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The Stu Clark Centre focuses

on the development of new

businesses and entrepreneurial

thinking among students by

encouraging them to consider

entrepreneurship as their life’s

calling. The Centre puts young

entrepreneurial thinkers through

their paces via classroom

learning, business planning and

venture pitching to train them

as disciplined entrepreneurs.

Students work with inventors

to get a new product or service

to market. They prepare plans,

crunch numbers, research the

market and present their idea to

potential investors at business

planning competitions across

North America and around

the world. Asper teams have

achieved the most wins of any

school – over 50 – at interna-

tional business competitions.

“ I took away two key

things from the Centre

for entrepreneurship:

The knowledge of how

to take an idea from

concept to reality and,

maybe more importantly,

the knowledge, courage

and belief that I can

take an idea from concept

to reality.” Kevin MichalukChief Media Officer, Mobile NationsFounder and Editor, Crackberry.comBComm (Hons) 2004

STu ClArK CenTre For enTrepreneurSHIp

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THe ASSoCIATeS oF THe ASper SCHool oF BuSIneSS

The Associates of the Asper

School of Business, Manitoba’s

premier business network, is

a unique group of business

leaders who share their skills,

experience and passion for

business with Asper students

through guest lectures, net-

working and mentorships. In

addition, the Associates present

the International Distinguished

Entrepreneur Award annually

to honour a business executive

who has achieved outstanding

entrepreneurial success and

made an exemplary contribu-

tion to economic life. Recipients

include Paul Desmarais, C.C.

(1985), Richard Branson (1995),

Ted Rogers, O.C. (2001),

Martha Stewart (2002),

Heather Reisman and

Gerald W. Schwartz (2003),

and Howard Schultz (2004).

Network

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2013Chip Wilson

Founder and ChairmanLululemon Athletica Inc.

2006dame Anita roddick

Founder, The Body Shop

2011jim Sinegal

Co-founder and CEOCostco Wholesale Corporation

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Our students put their heart and soul into making life at the Asper School not only fun but rewarding.

STUDENT LIFE

Our Commerce Students’ Association (CSA) is the envy

of business schools across

North America, with 50

student leaders organizing

and promoting more than

60 events and conferences

annually.

The national Business School Conference, an annual event

entirely run by students in the

CSA, brings together executive

members of business school

student councils from across

the country.

The jdC West Business Competition is one of the most

prominent business school com-

petitions in Western Canada,

with over 600 top students

from 12 schools competing for

excellence in academics, sports,

school spirit and sportsmanship.

This year, the Asper School

team took Second Place for

School of the Year.

Teams come from around

the world to compete in

the Asper School’s annual

Manitoba International Marketing Competition and Conference, Canada’s only

student-run international

marketing competition.

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Even before the first day of classes, the annual Bachelor of Commerce Business luncheon is where you’ll network with superstars of the business com-munity and outstanding guest speakers eager to help you chart your future as an Asper student – and a business professional.

For almost 50 years, the Annual Commerce Business Banquet has been providing another incredible networking op-portunity for students and the business community. With over 700 attendees, and inspiring

You can get involved in everything from student groups and national conferences to fundraising events and business competitions.

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speakers such as Jim Treliving, Gail Asper, and Harry Rosen, it’s the largest student-run event of its kind in Canada.

Asper students care about their community. It shows in fund-raisers like Shinerama and 5 days for the Homeless. This year, our students raised over $62,000 for both charities.

The Atrium is the hub of it all,

a bustling light-filled space

where students gather to hear

special guests, promote fundrais-

ers, events and student groups,

or hang out with friends.

The Scotiabank Technology Centre provides our students

with access to 80 computers

and high speed laser printers.

Asper students have wireless

access throughout the building.

The Albert d. Cohen Manage-ment library supports the

study, research and teaching

needs of Asper School students,

faculty and staff.

The Library is home to the

new Finance Training lab.

The Lab gives students access

to the latest financial data and

the ability to complete projects

that focus on real-life business

decisions, helping to bridge

business theory with practice.

The core of the Lab consists

of ten Bloomberg terminals

– which equip our faculty and

students with one of the world’s

leading financial knowledge

tools.

The Drake Centre features

newly renovated study areas

designed for both group

projects or individual work.

The young Associates Cafeteria is a popular place to

get work done while enjoying

a bite to eat.

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The Drake Centre is the place Asper students call home. More than that, it’s the heart of a community dedicated to your success in the world of business.

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Our state-of-the-art facilities provide everything you need to learn, connect, grow, and feel part of a school where amazing things happen.

Admission

dIreCT enTry CATegoryIn order for a student to be eligible to apply directly to the Asper School of Business, high school applicants must meet the criteria listed below:

1. Manitoba high school gradu-ation (or equivalent), with 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.

2. A minimum 85% average over three courses:

Pre-Calculus 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus recommended)

English 40S

One other 40S or U course

3. A minimum 60% in each of the three courses noted in point 2 above.

note: Should the number of eligible candidates exceed the available spaces, an average higher than the 85% minimum will be required to be competitive.

TrACK 1: FroM u1 or AnoTHer unIverSITyYou must have all of the requirements listed below (or the equivalent) with the minimum grade requirements. The number in brackets indicates credit hours.

ECON 1010 (3) and ECON 1020 (3) (6)

6 credit hours from: Anthro-pology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, or Sociology (6)*

Mathematics MATH 1520 or MATH 1500 (3)

Statistics STAT 1000 (3)

A 3-credit-hour Written English (“W”) course from a specific discipline (ARTS 1110, GMGT 1010 and GMGT 2010 are not considered to be from a specific discipline) (3)

3 credit hours of electives (3) **

Minimum 24 credit hours completed by April 30.

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Take the first step into an exciting future. Apply to the Asper School by visiting umanitoba.ca/asper/undergrad

If students choose to complete 30 credit hours in Year 1, students are recommended to take 6 credit hours from this suggested list of recommended courses: GMGT 1010 plus one of GMGT 2060, GMGT 2070 or MKT 2210.

*Courses chosen for this require-ment must be independent from courses taken to fulfill other degree requirements.

**Critical Thinking (Philosophy) PHIL 1290 is a preferred elective choice.

Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” on each course listed above. Admission is competitive.

TrACK 2 If you are missing one or more of the Track 1 course requirements, you can apply for admission via Track 2, providing that you have (a) completed a minimum of 24 credit hours by April 30; (b) achieved a minimum admission GPA of 3.10; and (c) achieved a minimum grade of C on each course comprising the 24 credit hours. Track 2 spots are limited in number. Admission is competitive.

oTHer AdMISSIon MeTHodSAdmission is also granted (1) under Track 1 & Track 2 sub-categories of (a) Canadian Aboriginal Ancestry Category and (b) Special Consideration; (2) Manitoba Joint Program Agreements.

ConneCTvisit uMConnect.ca and create a personal profile to receive valuable information tailored to your academic and extracur-ricular interests, news about scholarships, financial aid, important dates, applying to the u of M, and more!

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ApplyIng To ASper

direct entry entrance Scholarship deadline

February 21, 2014

direct entry Final Application deadline

May 1, 2014

Track 1 & Track 2 reduced Application

Fee deadlineFebruary 15, 2014

Track 1 & Track 2 Final Application deadline

March 15, 2014

Apply to the Asper School of

Business online through your

UMConnect.ca account or at

umanitoba.ca/applynow.

Asper school of Business 181 Freedman Crescent University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4

204.474.9353 asper_info@umanitoba.ca @ asperschoolumanitoba.ca/asper

“ The Asper School of

Business and our

involvement with the

Commerce Students’

Association gave us

the skills, networks

and confidence to

start our own business

in Toronto.”danielle ArnoldCo-owner, Arnold Tutoring BComm (Hons) 2006Major: Finance and HRCSA President 2005-2006

Mike ArnoldCo-owner, Arnold TutoringBComm (Hons) 2009Major: Actuarial MathematicsFellow of the Society of Actuaries 2012

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