Management / University College of the North Joint Program, B.Comm Honours

Program Requirements for the Asper School of Business /University College of the North Joint Program

September 2022 will be the last intake from under the articulation agreements with Manitoba Colleges.

Prior to admission to the Asper School of Business/University College of the North Joint Program students must complete the Business Administration Diploma (University Stream) at University College of the North with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. Students must have graduated from the Diploma program within the last 5 years to be eligible for admission. Admission is limited and competitive. Following admission to the Asper School of Business, students in the Joint Program will be required to complete 81 credit hours to earn the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. The 81 credit hours can be divided into the following components: the Core, the Major, Business Options, and Electives. These components and their associated limits are defined below.

Note: The Joint Program is currently under review; transfer credit details are subject to change. Please contact the Asper Undergraduate Program Office, Room 268 Drake, for information and details on the admission requirements and transfer credit processing.

Note: Students admitted to the Asper School of Business prior to the current calendar year should refer to the Academic Calendar for the year in which they were admitted for a description of their program requirements.

The Core

The Core comprises 45 credit hours of the 81 required in the Joint Program. The Foundation courses (18 credit hours) should be taken in the first year in the Asper School. Students must achieve a minimum “C” grade in each Foundation course. The Program Core courses (27 credit hours) may be taken at any point in the program, but the course GMGT 4010 must be taken in the student’s final term. Core courses are listed below in Course Requirements for UCN Joint Program Students

The Major

Each student must complete the course requirements of one Major. Each Major will consist of a 12 credit hour unit of course work. Information on completing a Second Major are found in the Faculty Academic Regulations under Completing Two Majors. The Majors are listed in the overview and the program tab.

Students may begin taking courses for their major as soon as prerequisites are met. Students have an opportunity to transfer from one Major to another, but this opportunity decreases as the student progresses in the program.

Note: Students in the Asper School of Business/University College of the North Joint Program who want to major in Finance will be required to take FIN 2200 as one of their Business Options. Likewise, students who want to major in Marketing must take MKT 2210 as one of their Business Options.

Business Options

This component of the program consists of a required number of Business courses freely selected by the student. These courses are referred to as Business Options. Students must take 15 credit hours of Business Options. All Business Options courses must be at the 2000 Level or higher, except for language courses used as part of the International Business Major. Some students may want to take Business Options which will supplement their Major, whereas other students may prefer to broaden their educational base by selecting Business courses in other Majors. Students who want to supplement their Major may take up to 12 hours of their Business Options from that area. Students may complete a second Major as part of their Business Options requirements. Such students should consult with staff in the Undergraduate Program Office.

Electives

This component of the program is the Elective requirement. An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other faculties and schools, excluding the Asper School of Business. Students must take 9 credit hours of Electives that meet the following criteria; 3 credit hours must be at the 2000 Level or higher, 3 credit hours must be a freely chosen course that meets the Written English “W” requirement at any level plus a 3 credit hour elective at any level.

Business Option or Elective

This component of the program consists of 3 credit hours which may be either a Business Option or Elective and it must be at the 2000 Level or higher.

Course Requirements for UCN Joint Program Students

The course requirements for the Asper School of Business/University College of the North Joint Program are as follows.

Students should register for the Foundation courses in their first year at the University of Manitoba and must achieve a minimum “C” grade in each course.

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses
Select 6 credit hours from: ANTH, HIST, MATH, PHIL, POLS, PSYC OR SOC ¹		6
Select one of the following: ²		3
MATH 1520	Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
MATH 1500	Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1230	Differential Calculus
Select one Written English Course ³		3
STAT 1000	Basic Statistical Analysis 1 ⁴	3
or STAT 1150	Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Select one Elective		3
Program Core Requirements
ENTR 2030	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
MIS 2000	Information Systems for Management	3
GMGT 1010	Business and Society	3
MSCI 2150	Introduction to Management Sciences	3
SCM 2160	Supply Chain and Operations Management	3
GMGT 4010	Administrative Policy (must be taken in final term)	3
Select one Ethics Course ⁵		3
Select one Alternative Management Studies Course ⁶		3
Select one International Business Course ⁷		3
Total Hours		45

6 credit hours from: Anthropology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, or Sociology. Courses chosen for this requirement must be independent from courses taken to fulfill other degree requirements.

The prerequisite for MATH 1520 or MATH 1500 is a 60 per cent in Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or equivalent or a grade of “C” in the MSKL 0100 course taught by Extended Education; the prerequisite for MATH 1230 is a 70% in Pre-calculus Mathematics or the former Mathematics 40S (300) (70%) or the MSKL 0100 offered by Extended Education (B). Students who have been admitted into the Joint Program and who successfully complete the Mathematical Skills course may be entitled to an additional three credit hour Elective from their Business Administration diploma.

Students are required to select a three credit hour course to satisfy the Written English “W” requirement. The “W” course for the Foundation course requirement must be from a specific discipline (ARTS 1110, GMGT 1010 and GMGT 2010 are not considered to be from a specific discipline and therefore do not fulfil the Track 1/ Foundation Written English course requirement). Courses that satisfy the Written English requirement are listed in the General Academic Regulations.

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The prerequisite for STAT 1150 is a minimum of 70% in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or a grade of B or better in MSKL 0100 offered by Extended Education or equivalent.

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All Business students must complete three credit hours of Ethics. Students may fulfil this requirement by completing one of the following courses: PHIL 2290, PHIL 2750, PHIL 2790, PHIL 2830, GMGT 3030 or GMGT 3581. If a 6 credit hour course is chosen, 3 credit hours will count toward the core Ethics requirement and 3 credit hours will count as Electives.

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Alternative Management Requirement: One of the following must be chosen: AGRI 3030 (Cooperatives in Business and Community topic only), ECON 2540, LABR 2300, NATV 3120, NATV 4220, NATV 4320, POLS 3250, POLS 3270, SOC 3838 or any one of the following Asper courses: GMGT 4210, LEAD 3030 or MKT 3246 (or the former MKT 3240 when titled Sustainability Marketing topic only).Take careful note of any course prerequisites in your timetable planning. Course prerequisites will be waived for Asper students in the following courses: NATV 3120, NATV 4220, NATV 4230, and POLS 3270; students must contact an Asper Program Advisor before registration for the prerequisite waiver. May be taken in Year 3 or Year 4.

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International Business Requirement: One of the following courses must be chosen: INTB 2200, FIN 3450, HRIR 4520, MKT 3300, MKT 3240 (Cross-Cultural Brand Management topic only), SCM 3230 or ACT 4250.

Overall Program Requirements Credit Hours

Foundation Courses (18 credit hours)
Program Core Courses (27 credit hours)
Major Courses (12 credit hours)
Business Options (15 credit hours)
Electives (6 credit hours)

Total Credit Hours 81

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Admission Requirements
Academic Regulations
Minors for Non-Business Students
Leadership for Business and Organizations Minor for Non-Business Students
Management Minor for Non-Business Students

Faculty Academic Regulations

Admission Requirements

The following is a summary of the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). Equivalent courses completed at other universities will be considered for admission and transfer credit only if the courses have been taken within the last 10 years. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in the Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, 424 University Centre. This information is also posted on the University of Manitoba’s website.

Direct Entry from High School

To be eligible to apply high school students must have:

Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (Dual Credit –University), with
A minimum 85% average over four courses: Pre-Calculus Math 40S, English 40S, and any two other 40S courses, and
A minimum 70% in each of the four courses noted in point 2 above, and
Applicants may require a higher average than stipulated in point 2 to be successful in the annual competition for admission.

See Applicant Bulletin for complete details.

Track 1 Transfer Students

The following is a summary of the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours.) for Track 1 transfer students. Equivalent courses completed at other universities will be considered for admission and transfer credit only if the courses have been taken within the last 10 years. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in the Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, 424 University Centre. This information is also posted on the University of Manitoba’s website.

Requirements (for Track 1 Transfer students)¹

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
ECON 1010	Introduction to Microeconomic Principles	3
ECON 1020	Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles	3
Select 6 credit hours from: Anthropology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, or Sociology ²		6
Select one of the following:		3
MATH 1520	Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences ³
MATH 1500	Introduction to Calculus ³
MATH 1230	Differential Calculus
STAT 1000	Basic Statistical Analysis 1	3
or STAT 1150	Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Select one 3 credit hour Written English (“W”) course from a specific discipline ⁴		3
Select 3 credit hours of Electives ⁵		3
Total Hours		24

Students must achieve a minimum grade of "C" on each course listed below

Courses chosen for this requirement must be independent from courses taken to fulfill other degree requirements.

MATH 1510 will be accepted as an alternate for MATH 1500 or MATH 1520.

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ARTS 1110, GMGT 1010 and GMGT 2010 are not considered to be from a specific discipline.

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

Minimum 24 credit hours completed by April 30. Although 24 credit hours is the minimum requirement for admission, a full year course load would require 30 credit hours; therefore, students only taking 24 credit hours for admission will need to pick up an extra 6 credit hours of course work once in the Asper School of Business.

An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other faculties and schools, excluding the Asper School of Business.

If students want to complete 30 credit hours in Year 1, students are recommended to take 6 credit hours from this suggested list of recommended courses:

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
GMGT 1010	Business and Society	3
Select one of the following:		3
GMGT 2060	Management and Organizational Theory
GMGT 2070	Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
MKT 2210	Fundamentals of Marketing
Total Hours		6

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

See Applicant Bulletin for complete details.

Track 2 Transfer Students

Applicants who are missing one or more of the Track 1/Foundation course requirements may apply under Track 2 provided they have met the following criteria: completed a minimum of 24 credit hours; achieved a minimum admission GPA of 3.1; and achieved a minimum grade of “C” on each course comprising the 24 credit hours. Track 2 applicants are encouraged to complete all outstanding Track 1/Foundation required courses during their first year after admission to the Asper School of Business.

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

Note: The prerequisite for MATH 1520 or MATH 1500 is a 60% in Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or equivalent or a grade of “C” in the MSKL 0100 course taught by Extended Education; the prerequisite for MATH 1230 is a 70% in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or the MSKL 0100 offered by Extended Education (B).

Note: The prerequisite for STAT 1150 is a 70% in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or the MSKL 0100 offered by Extended Education (B).

See Applicant Bulletin for complete details.

Other Requirements

High school prerequisite: Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (or equivalent, with a minimum 60%). All students planning to enter the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program must obtain a minimum of 60% in Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (or equivalent) in order to complete all degree requirements.

The Written English and Mathematics requirements are satisfied by Track 1/Foundation courses.

Minimum AGPA (admissions grade point average) for consideration: 2.0 for Track 1 applicants; 3.1 for Track 2 applicants.

Admission to the Asper School of Business is limited to an annual quota and is competitive.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program does not have a Mature Student Category for admission.

All students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program must first complete either the Direct Entry, Track 1 or Track 2 requirements.

The Bachelor of Commerce also have Special Consideration and Canadian Indigenous Ancestry categories of admission. See Applicant Bulletin for complete details.

Advance Standing: Transfer and Second Degree Students

Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for admission after their first year of University can spend another year (or more) in another faculty, complete the eligibility requirements, and then apply (or re-apply) for admission. Students who complete additional course credits beyond the Track 1/Foundation or Track 2 requirements are eligible to receive applicable advance standing upon admission to the Asper School of Business.

The following regulations apply to students who must (or choose to) take more than one year to qualify for admission to the Asper School of Business.

All transfer and second degree students will be required to:

Meet the admission requirements of Track 1 or Track 2 in the year of application.

Complete all 120 credit hours required in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program, including the 24 credit hours that comprise the specific Track 1/Foundation course requirements, the Core requirements, the course requirements for one Major, Business Options, and Elective courses. An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other faculties and schools, excluding the Asper School of Business. After admission to the Asper School, students in Track 2 must complete all outstanding courses listed in the Track 1/Foundation course requirements and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course.

Students who are admitted to the Asper School of Business who have completed more than the minimum 24 credit hours requirement of Track 1/Foundation course or Track 2 may be eligible to receive transfer credit for the additional work completed, provided the additional course work is creditable toward the degree requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

Students who are admitted to the Asper School of Business following the completion of another degree program are eligible to receive a maximum of 60 hours of transfer credit for applicable courses completed as part of their first degree. Students who, within their first degree, have more than 60 hours of transferable credits would be required to take substitute courses for credits in excess of the 60 hour limit on transfer.

Students who have a degree and in addition have completed further courses at the University of Manitoba which are applicable to the B.Comm.(Hons.) program that were not used for credit toward their first degree may receive additional transfer credit for that work.

Equivalent courses completed at other universities will be considered for admission and transfer credit only if the courses have been taken within the last 10 years.

Students are encouraged to contact a Undergraduate Program Advisor in the Undergraduate Program Office for information on how to optimize their transfer credit and advance standing.

See Applicant Bulletin for detailed information on admission requirements.

Admission Requirements from Joint Programs with Manitoba Colleges

The Asper School of Business has established Joint Programs with Red River College, Assiniboine Community College, University College of the North, and école technique et professionnelle. Graduates of the Business Administration Diploma (University Stream) from these four colleges are eligible to apply directly to the Asper School of Business.

Successful applicants will receive either block transfer credit or direct transfer credit for their courses completed in the Business Administration Diploma and are required to complete specified courses at the University of Manitoba in order to receive the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. Requirements for these entry routes are found in the Programs tab listed above. Admission to each Joint Program is limited to an annual quota and is competitive.

See Applicant Bulletin for detailed information on admission requirements.

Academic Regulations

All students are asked to note that some academic policies and regulations are under review and are subject to change. Please check the Undergraduate Program Office for updated information.

The provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and the University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the Asper School of Business has regulations and requirements, published below, which apply specifically to its students and to non-business students taking business courses.

Calculation of the Cumulative GPA

The computation of the cumulative GPA is the same as that described in the General Academic Regulations.

Changes in Program Requirements

Once students are admitted to the Asper School and have successfully completed any portion of the program, they will not be required to meet new course requirements subsequently stipulated for that portion of the program, whether the requirements be for the faculty or for an individual major.

Completing Two Majors (Second Major)

Students Wishing to Complete Two Majors

Note the following Asper School of Business policy: “Students will not be given any registration priority for a second major.” The Asper School of Business cannot guarantee that you will obtain space in the courses you would like for a second major. Please refer to Business Option or Elective.

Students who have completed all the requirements or who have all the courses in registration for a major are not permitted to formally declare a different major unless there is space in the courses needed to complete the different major. Students are not permitted to declare a different major in order to obtain space in full courses.

Course Selection and Requirements

All students are limited to a maximum of six credit hours of IDM 4050, IDM 4070, and IDM 4080. These courses are considered Business Options, rather than as part of any Major.

ACC 3080, FIN 3270, and FIN 3440 are also considered general Options. They are not part of any major.

Degree GPA Requirement for Graduation

Students admitted to the Asper School of Business must achieve a minimum degree GPA of 2.00 on all 120 credit hours required in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree program. Students must also achieve a minimum grade of “D” or better in each course except for the individual courses required in the Track 1/Foundation course requirements that require a grade of “C” or better in each course and/or specified core courses in certain majors.

All Track 1/Foundation courses, Core courses, Major courses, Business Options, and Electives applicable to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree requirements, as well as the grades achieved in each course, are transferred into the Asper School of Business and are included in the degree GPA. An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other faculties and schools, excluding the Asper School of Business (or equivalent).

Eligibility Requirements for Awards

To be eligible for the Dean’s Honours List a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses at the University of Manitoba during one academic term and achieve a term GPA of at least 3.50. Students participating in approved International Exchange Programs may be eligible for the Dean’s Honour List.

To be eligible for most awards, a student must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the University of Manitoba during an academic year consisting of consecutive Fall and Winter terms. Co-operative Education students are eligible to apply for most awards; please check the Asper Undergraduate Program web site and/or with the Financial Aid and Awards Office for more information on the eligibility requirements for Co-operative Education students.

The degree “With Distinction” will be awarded to all students graduating with the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree who attain a degree GPA of 3.80 or better on the following criteria: students admitted to the Asper School of Business in 2011 and thereafter will have their degree GPA determined on the basis of all courses which form a part of the 120 credit hours required in the four-year degree program.

The University Gold Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal in Business shall be awarded annually. The candidate for the one medal may be a graduate from either the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [Co-operative Education Option]. Students graduating in October, February, and May are eligible for these awards in Business which shall be awarded annually at the spring convocation.

Students interested in the detailed terms of reference for the University Gold Medal in Business or who are interested in bursaries, awards and scholarships should contact the Undergraduate Program Office in Asper or the University’s Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Evening Program

The Asper School of Business does not offer an evening program. Although a limited number of business courses may be offered in evening time slots during both the Regular and Summer Sessions, it is not possible to complete all the course requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program without recourse to daytime attendance.

Examination Regulations

The faculty adheres to the University Policy and Procedures Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedure. For particular examination regulations, including deferred examinations, pertinent to the Faculty, students are referred to the pamphlet, Examination Regulations for the Asper School of Business, available from the Undergraduate Program Office. The faculty does not offer supplemental examinations. The faculty does not offer Challenge for Credit examinations.

Letter of Permission to Take Courses at Another University for Transfer of Credit

Students wishing to complete courses at another institution for credit at the University of Manitoba will apply for written permission from the Registrar’s Office prior to registering at the other institution. Students should apply for the Letter of Permission at least 4-6 weeks in advance.

To be eligible to take courses on a Letter of Permission, a Business student must:

be applying to take a course not currently offered by Asper (when applying to take a course transferred as an Asper course) in the term for which they are applying and
have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in the Asper School of Business in addition to any transfer credits received upon admission.

Students (including Asper students on an exchange program) will not be granted a Letter of Permission for capstone courses of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Program or capstone courses in its majors (regardless if the course is or is not being offered in any term).

See the on-line University of Manitoba “Academic Calendar and Catalog”, Faculty of Management/I.H. Asper School of Business, Program and Graduation Requirements, Program Requirements for Majors, for the defined capstone courses of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program and capstone courses in its majors.

Maximum Course Load/Minimum Course Load

Students are not permitted to take more than 18 credit hours during an academic term without permission from the Undergraduate Program Manager.

Students enrolled in the Asper Co-op Option must register in a minimum of 9 credit hours between co-op work terms, unless written permission is obtained from the co-op office to complete back to back work terms (see Academic Term Requirements for the Asper Co-op Program).

While on a co-op work term, a Cooperative Option student is not normally permitted to take more than three hours of academic credit and may not take more than one course at a time (see Work Term Requirements for the Asper Co-op Program).

Plagiarism, Cheating and Personation

The Asper School of Business has adopted the Senate definition and policy on plagiarism, cheating and personation as described in the General Academic Regulations . A student found guilty of participating in any of these activities is subject to serious academic penalty and possible prosecution under the Canadian Criminal Code.

Prerequisite Requirements

Prerequisite requirements must be met for entry into and continuance in the faculty.

Students must also meet all individual course prerequisites for further study in the program.

A passing grade is acceptable for prerequisite purposes for courses offered by the Asper School of Business unless a higher grade is called for in the course description.

Probation Regulations

Maximum Number of Failures

Each student in the Asper School of Business is permitted a maximum of 15 credit hours of failures. If a student has more than 15 credit hours of failed courses and a degree grade point average (DGPA) of 2.00 or higher, the student will be placed on Probation and have a formal academic assessment of “On Probation” automatically placed on their academic record. Such students will be subject to the course load and performance requirements of the Probation Program.

Details and procedures concerning the Probation Program are available from the Undergraduate Program Office or see Academic Policies and Procedures on the Asper School of Business website.

Probation Program

Students in academic jeopardy should carefully monitor each term’s academic results. Students placed on Probation, will immediately be placed on “hold” in the Asper School of Business and have a formal academic assessment of “On Probation” added to their transcript.

Students who have been placed on Probation must process all registration through an Asper Program Advisor and will only be reinstated to regular student status in the Asper School of Business if all the specific conditions of the Probation Program have been met, including having met a minimum DGPA of 2.00.

If a student successfully completes the Probation Program, their student status is automatically reinstated to regular student status.

A student who fails the first Probation Program is permitted to enter a second Probation Program.

A student who successfully completes the Probation Program and who later fails an additional course in a subsequent term will immediately be placed on Probation again and be permitted another opportunity to enter the Probation Program.

Students are permitted a maximum of 2 consecutive attempts in the Probation Program. If a student fails the second consecutive Probation Program, the student will automatically have an academic assessment of “Required to Withdraw from Faculty” (WF) placed on their academic record. (Please refer to Required to Withdraw from Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Program.)

Details and procedures concerning the Probation Program are available from the Undergraduate Program Office or see Academic Policies and Procedures on the Asper School of Business website.

Repeating, Substituting and Extra Courses

Required Courses

A student who withdraws from a Core course or who wants to repeat a Core course because of a passing or failing grade, should, if possible, repeat that course during the following Fall or Winter Term. The student will be subject to Limited Access as per the University’s Voluntary Withdrawal and Repeat Course Policies under the General Academic Regulations. If a student repeats a course for which a grade was recorded, only the highest of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA.

Students may not substitute another course for a Core course.

Major Courses

Students who achieve a grade of “F” in a Major course must either repeat that course or substitute another Major course if the Major requirements permit an alternate choice. Upon completion of the Major course, only the highest of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA. When a course is to be substituted, the student must seek the approval of the Undergraduate Program Office, in writing, prior to enrolling in the new course; failure to do so may result in a denial of the course substitution.

Electives and Business Options

Students who achieve a grade of “F” in an Elective or Option may either repeat that course or substitute another approved course in its place. An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other Faculties and Schools, excluding the Asper School of Business. Upon completion of the course, only the highest of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA.

When a course is substituted for a failed Elective or Option, a student must request approval from the Undergraduate Program Office in writing prior to enrolling in the new course; failure to do so may result in a denial of the course substitution.

Students who want to supplement their Majors may take up to 12 hours of their Business Options from that area.

Voluntary Withdrawals and Voluntary Repeats

Limited Access (see University Policy and Procedures-Limited Access section 2.5 will not affect registration for the 2022-2023 (including Summer Term 2023).

If a student voluntarily withdraws from a course and wants to enrol in the course in another term or if a student wants to voluntarily repeat any course in which a passing grade has been achieved (for example, in order to improve their degree GPA, or to meet a prerequisite requirement) they will be subject to all published University or Faculty registration restrictions (for example, students repeating courses will be subject to Limited Access as per the University’s Voluntary Withdrawal and Repeat Course Policies under the General Academic Regulations and University Policy and Procedures). After completion of a voluntary course repeat only the highest of the grades achieved will be included in the computation of the degree GPA. When a student wishes to voluntarily repeat a course, the student should seek written approval of the Undergraduate Program Office.

Extra or Substitute Courses

Students who would like to take courses extra to their degree are permitted, however students should seek approval of the Undergraduate Program Office prior to registration. When a course is extra to the degree but a student would like to substitute the course for another already in the degree, the student should seek written approval of the Undergraduate Program Office, prior to enrolling in the new course; failure to do so may result in a denial of the course substitution.

Residency Requirement

All Business students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba in order to satisfy the residence requirement of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree.

Students participating in approved International Exchange Programs may be exempt from the 60 credit hour requirement. See Academic Term Requirements.

Students considering completing course work at another university are referred to the General Academic Regulations for the Letter of Permission.

Note: Students admitted to the Asper School of Business prior to the current year should refer to the Academic Calendar for the year in which they were admitted for a description of their program requirements.

Required to Withdraw (WF) from the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Program

All students admitted in September 2015 and thereafter, in the I. H .Asper School of Business will have a formal academic assessment once they have completed 24 or more credit hours of coursework. After that point a student will have a formal academic assessment at the end of every Fall, Winter and Summer term.

At any point of formal academic assessment, if a student i) has a degree grade point average (DGPA) of less than 2.00 or ii) fails a second consecutive Probation Program, they will be required to withdraw from the Asper School of Business. A student in this situation will automatically have an academic assessment of "Required to Withdraw from Faculty" (WF) placed on their academic record.

Such a student will cease to be a student in the Asper School of Business but may apply for admission to another Faculty according to the rules of that unit. If such a student desires to gain entry back to the Asper School of Business, they must re-apply for admission and will have to meet the requirements for admission at the time of the new application.

Security of Academic Records

The Asper School of Business has adopted supplementary criteria and procedures on access to student academic records to supplement the university policy on Disclosure and Security of Student Academic Records. Copies of these policies are available in the Undergraduate Program Office. (Currently under review.)

Student Appeals of Academic Regulations

Except as otherwise noted, student appeals should be directed to the Secretary of the Undergraduate Program Committee in the Undergraduate Program Office. The Committee considers appeals from Asper students who request special consideration in respect to rules and regulations governing their programs of study.

A certificate from an appropriate professional agency, such as the University Counselling Service or a licensed medical practitioner, should support appeals based on compassionate or medical problems.

Student Responsibility

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program undergoes changes from time to time. As a result, some changes in program structure, content and regulations may be made for the current and upcoming academic year. Specific program information for the regular program, the co-operative education program option, Joint Programs, and 2+2 Programs may be obtained from the Undergraduate Program Office.

Student’s Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they follow the program of study as outlined in their chosen Major and that they meet all the requirements as specified by the University of Manitoba and the Asper School of Business.

When you are registering for courses, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have satisfied all prerequisite and concurrent course requirements.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have registered for the correct courses to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree.

Read course descriptions carefully to make sure you are not registered for a course that “May Not Be Held With” a course you have already taken. You will not be allowed to apply both courses toward your degree requirements.

Time Limit for Completion of Degree

The maximum period of eight years for completion of degree requirements will be reduced by one year for each block of 15 credit hours of advance standing received at the point of admission. This time limit applies to all students, whether full-time or part-time.

The maximum period for completion of degree requirements for students enrolled in the co-operative education option is currently under faculty review.

A student who does not complete all degree requirements within the time limit permitted will be required to withdraw from the faculty. Students may appeal to the Undergraduate Program Committee for a one year time extension; all appeals must be accompanied by a detailed letter explaining the student’s circumstances and appropriate supporting documentation.

Transcripts and Degree Parchments

Majors on Transcripts

After you graduate with your Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, your formally declared major will appear on your University of Manitoba transcript. Your major will appear on your transcript once you have formally declared it on Aurora. Your major will not be listed on the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) parchment.

If you complete the requirements of a second major within the credit hours required for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, you may request that the second major also appear on your transcript after you graduate. See the Undergraduate Program Office in your graduating term to complete a request form.

Co-operative Education Option on Transcripts

If you have successfully completed the Asper Co-operative Program, it will appear on your University of Manitoba transcript after you graduate with your Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. The Asper Co-operative Program will appear on your transcript once you have formally declared it on Aurora. Also, the Asper Co-operative Program will appear on the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) parchment.

Withdrawal from the Asper Co-Op Program

Details for all the Asper Co-op Program’s requirements can be found under the Co-operative Option tab.

Note: Please refer to the Cooperative Option tab; Withdrawal from the Asper Co-op Program.

Withdrawal from Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Program for No Registration After Admission

A student who does not register for any courses in the Fall or Winter term after admission will cease to be a student in the Asper School of Business. Such students must re-apply for admission if that is desired and will have to meet the requirements for admission at the time of the new application.
A student who registers for course work in the Fall or Winter term after admission but subsequently voluntarily withdraws from all course work may be permitted to re-register at any time thereafter, subject to all faculty policies and requirements as they existed at the time of first admission and completing a signed declaration of non-attendance at another post-secondary institution. Such students should be aware of the time limit for completion of the degree.
A student who applies for transfer to another university program and subsequently registers for courses will cease to be a student in the Asper School of Business. Such a student must re-apply for admission if that is desired and will have to meet the requirements for admission at the time of the new application.

Withdrawal from Individual Courses

Required Courses

Students in the Asper School of Business may withdraw without academic penalty from a required Core course provided they have not previously failed or withdrawn from that course and that they have met the Voluntary Withdrawal deadlines established by the university (see Deadline for Withdrawals in the Academic Schedule).

Electives and Business Options

Students may withdraw without academic penalty from an Elective or Option provided they do so before the final date for withdrawal (see Deadline for Withdrawals in the Academic Schedule). An Elective is any three or six credit hour course freely chosen by the student from courses taught in the degree programs of other faculties and schools, excluding the Asper School of Business.

Authorized Withdrawals

Authorized Withdrawals from courses after the registration revision period in each term may be granted on the basis of medical and compassionate grounds. A medical certificate signed by a physician or other appropriate professional must document medical grounds. Appeals based on compassionate reasons and circumstances must be supported by appropriate documentation. Students requesting Authorized Withdrawals should contact the Undergraduate Program Office.

Minors for Non-Business Students

Leadership for Business and Organizations Minor for Non-Business Students

The Minor in Leadership for Business and Organizations is offered to non-Management students whose faculties permit a Minor. The minor combines subject knowledge with conceptual organizational knowledge and competencies in leading teams, conflict resolution, organizational change, negotiations as well as corporate responsibility and other leadership components that facilitate and support personal, work group and organizational success.

A limited number of seats in this minor will be available each year. Supplementary entrance requirements and enrolment limits may vary with a student’s Faculty of registration. Students planning to enrol in this minor should consult a student advisor in their home Faculty.

The Minor in Leadership for Business and Organizations consists of 18 credit hours from the following:

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
GMGT 1010	Business and Society ^1,2	3
GMGT 2060	Management and Organizational Theory ^1,2	3
GMGT 2070	Introduction to Organizational Behaviour	3
LEAD 4010	Leading Change	3
Select 6 credit hours from the following:		6
GMGT 3010	Management Decision-Making
LEAD 3010	Negotiation and Conflict Management
LEAD 3020	Team Building and Diversity
LEAD 3030	Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility
LEAD 4020	Leadership, Power and Politics in Organizations
PSYC 2540	Social Psychology
INDG 3350	Indigenous Organizations
INDG 4320	Indigenous Economic Leadership
Total Hours		18

Entrance to the Minor in Leadership for Business and Organizations is comprised of these two courses (6 credit hours of prerequisite courses) completed with a minimum grade of “C” or better. After entry to the minor students complete the remaining requirements.

Other Faculty specific entrance requirements may be required because of the limited seats available each year; students must consult a student advisor in their home Faculty for additional information.

Management Minor for Non-Business Students

The Management Minor consists of any 18 hours of credit in courses offered by the Asper School of Business. Entrance requirements and enrolment limits vary with a student’s faculty of registration. Students planning to enrol in this minor should consult a Student/Program Advisor in their home Faculty.

On This Page

Introduction
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Course Identification
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Academic Evaluation
Academic Integrity
Appeals of Grades
Attendance and Withdrawal
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
Final Examinations
Hold Status
Graduation and Convocation
Personal Information

Introduction

This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.

Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.

Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements

Residence Requirements For Graduation

Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”

Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.

University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students

All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.

Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.

Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.

Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.

See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.

Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement

All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.

Approved English and Mathematics Courses

A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).

Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.

Written English Courses

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
AGRI 2030	Technical Communications	3
ANTH 1520	Critical Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH 2020	Relatedness in a Globalizing World	3
ANTH 2230	Anthropology of Travel and Tourism	3
ANTH 3330	Sex and Sexualities	3
ARTS 1110	Introduction to University	3
ASIA 1420	Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B)	3
ASIA 1430	Asian Civilization from 1500 (B)	3
CATH 1190	Introduction to Catholic Studies	3
CATH 2010	Literature and Catholic Culture 1	3
CATH 2020	Literature and Catholic Culture 2	3
CLAS 2612	Greek Literature in Translation	3
CLAS 2622	Latin Literature in Translation	3
ENGL 0930	English Composition	3
ENGL 0940	Writing About Literature	3
ENGL 1XXX	All English courses at the 1000 level
ENGL 2XXX	All English courses at the 2000 level
ENGL 3XXX	All English courses at the 3000 level
ENGL 4XXX	All English courses at the 4000 level
ENVR 2810	Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research	3
FAAH 2930	Writing about Art	3
FILM 2280	Film and Literature	6
FORS 2000	Introductory Forensic Science	3
GEOG 2900	Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A)	3
GEOL 3130	Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences	3
GMGT 1010	Business and Society	3
GMGT 2010	Business Communications	3
GPE 2700	Perspectives on Global Political Economy	3
GRMN 1300	Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 1310	Love in German Culture in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 2120	Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C)	3
GRMN 2130	Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C)	3
GRMN 2500	Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 2510	German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C)	3
GRMN 2520	Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C)	3
GRMN 2530	My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3262	Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3270	Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C)	3
GRMN 3282	Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3390	German Representations of War (C)	3
GRMN 3510	Special Topics in German in English Translation (C)	3
GRMN 3530	Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C)	3
HIST 1XXX	All History courses at 1000 level
HIST 2XXX	All History courses at 2000 level
HNSC 2000	Research Methods and Presentation	3
HYGN 1340	Communications	2
INDG 2020	The Métis in Canada	3
INDG 2110	Introduction to Indigenous Community Development	3
INDG 2530	Introduction to Indigenous Theory	3
KPER 2120	Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management	3
LABR 1260	Working for a Living	3
LABR 1290	Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement	3
LABR 2200	Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C)	3
LABR 2300	Workers, Employers and the State	3
LABR 4510	Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar	3
LAW 1540	Legal Methods	5
LAW 2650	Introduction to Advocacy	3
LING 2740	Interpretation Theory	3
PHIL 2612	A Philosophical History of Science	3
PHIL 2614	Philosophy of Science	3
PHIL 2790	Moral Philosophy	6
PHIL 3220	Feminist Philosophy	3
POL 1900	Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland	3
POL 2600	Polish Culture until 1918	3
POL 2610	Polish Culture 1918 to the Present	3
POL 2660	Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture	3
POLS 1502	Introduction to Political Studies	3
PSYC 2500	Elements of Ethology	3
PSYC 3200	Thinking Critically About Psychological Research	3
PSYC 3380	Nature, Nurture and Behaviour	3
PSYC 4520	Honours Research Seminar	6
RLGN 1322	Introduction to Eastern Religions	3
RLGN 1324	Introduction to Western Religions	3
RLGN 1420	Ethics in World Religions	3
RLGN 1424	Religion and Sexuality	3
RLGN 1440	Evil in World Religions	3
RLGN 2032	Introduction to the Study of Religion	3
RLGN 2036	Introduction to Christianity	3
RLGN 2052	Conservative Christianity in the United States	3
RLGN 2112	Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World	3
RLGN 2116	Cognitive Science and Religion	3
RLGN 2140	Introduction to Judaism	3
RLGN 2160	Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament")	3
RLGN 2162	Great Jewish Books	3
RLGN 2170	Introduction to the New Testament	3
RLGN 2222	The Supernatural in Popular Culture	3
RLGN 2590	Religion and Social Issues	3
RLGN 2770	Contemporary Judaism	3
RLGN 3102	Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship	3
RLGN 3280	Hasidism	3
RUSN 1400	Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation	3
RUSN 1410	Love in Russian Culture in English Translation	3
RUSN 2280	Russian Culture until 1900	3
RUSN 2290	Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present	3
RUSN 2310	Exploring Russia through Film	3
RUSN 2410	Russian Literature after Stalin	3
RUSN 2600	Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation	3
RUSN 2740	Literature and Revolution	3
RUSN 3770	Tolstoy	3
SLAV 3530	Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies	3
SOC 3100	Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research	6
SOC 3350	Feminism and Sociological Theory	3
UKRN 2200	Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals	3
UKRN 2410	Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience	3
UKRN 2590	Ukrainian Literature and Film	3
UKRN 2600	Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies	3
UKRN 2770	Ukrainian Culture until 1900	3
UKRN 2780	Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present	3
UKRN 2820	Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture	3
UKRN 3970	Women and Ukrainian Literature	3
WOMN 1500	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities	3
WOMN 1600	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences	3
WOMN 2560	Women, Science and Technology	3
WOMN 3520	Transnational Feminisms	3

Mathematics Courses

Course List
Course	Title	Hours
AGRI 2400	Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences	3
ECON 2040	Quantitative Methods in Economics	3
FA 1020	Mathematics in Art	3
GEOG 3810	Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS)	3
MATH 1XXX	All Mathematics courses at 1000 level
MATH 2XXX	All Mathematics at 2000 level
MATH 3XXX	All Mathematics at 3000 level
MATH 4XXX	All Mathematics at 4000 level
MUSC 3230	Acoustics of Music	3
PHYS 1020	General Physics 1	3
PHYS 1030	General Physics 2	3
PSYC 2260	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology	3
SOC 2294	Understanding Social Statistics	3
STAT 1XXX	All Statistics courses at 1000 level
STAT 2XXX	All Statistics courses at 2000 level
STAT 3XXX	All Statistics courses at 3000 level
STAT 4XXX	All Statistics courses at 4000 level

Course Identification

Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)

Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.

The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).

For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.

Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses

Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.

For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.

Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.

Course Numbers

First Two to Four Characters

The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.

Last Four Digits

At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.

For example:
ECON 1210

ECON is the code for Economics.

1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.

If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)

The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.

Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.

Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).

In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.

Other course numbering information

Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.

Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.

Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation

Introduction

Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.

Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.

The Letter Grade System

Letter Grade System
Letter Grade	Grade Point Value	Description
A+	4.5	Exceptional
A	4.0	Excellent
B+	3.5	Very Good
B	3.0	Good
C+	2.5	Satisfactory
C	2.0	Adequate
D	1.0	Marginal
F	0	Failure
P		Pass
S		Standing

The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.

Calculation of Grade Point Average

The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..

Quality Points

The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.

Quality Point Total

The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.

Example:

Grade Point Average
Course	Credit Hours	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Course 1	3	B	3	9
Course 2	3	B+	3.5	10.5
Course 3	3	C+	2.5	7.5
Course 4	3	B	3	9
Course 5	3	A	4	12
Totals	15			48

Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20

Poor Grades and Program Progression

A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.

Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.

For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.

Academic Honours

Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.

In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:

the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.

Academic Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.

In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.

Credit for Term Work

In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.

If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.

Repeating a Course

Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.

Probation and Academic Suspension

Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.

A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.

A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.

While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.

Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit

Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit

Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.

To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.

Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.

Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.

Challenge for Credit

The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.

To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.

For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.

Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba

When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.

Academic Appeals

With the exception of decisions on admissions or disciplinary matters, all academic appeals from decisions of faculty or school appeals committees at the University of Manitoba or by the Comiteé d’appels at Université de Saint-Boniface shall be heard by the Senate Appeals Committee regardless of the institute of registration of the student concerned.

The complete terms of reference for the Senate Committee on Appeals as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, 312 Administration Building or Student Advocacy/Student Resource Services, 519 University Centre.

Academic Integrity

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)

To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.

"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:

(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.

(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.

(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.

(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.

(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.

(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.

Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.

Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:

Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.

Appeals of Grades

Appeal of Term Work

Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.

The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.

Appeal of Final Grades

Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.

These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

Attendance and Withdrawal

Attendance at Class and Debarment

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.

An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.

A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.

Withdrawal from Courses and Programs

Voluntary Withdrawal

The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.

After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.

The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:

The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.

The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.

Authorized Withdrawal

Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.

Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs

Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.

This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.

This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.

Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.

Deferred and Supplemental Examinations

These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

Accepting Standing in Course without Examination

In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.

Supplemental Examinations

Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.

Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.

Final Examinations

These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.

General Examination Regulations

Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.

Examination Schedules

For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.

The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available at the time of registration.

Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.

Examination Personations

A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.

Hold Status

More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.

Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.

Some typical reasons for holds are:

Program/course selection must be approved
U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
Outstanding library books and/or fines
Parking fines
Pending disciplinary action

Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.

Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).

Advisor and Program Holds

Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.

Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.

Graduation and Convocation

Graduation

Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).

Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.

Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.

Application for Graduation

Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.

Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)

Changing a Graduation Date

If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.

Receipt of Information about Graduation

After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.

Convocation

Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.

February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.

Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.

Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.

Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.

The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.

It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.

If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.

Academic Dress

Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.

Convocation Information

Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.

Personal Information

Mailing Address

In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.

Change of Name

If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.