Student Opportunities

Student Clubs and Organizations

As a part of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Faculty of Arts, School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) students are welcome in university-, faculty-, and school-wide clubs and organizations.

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SAF Student Clubs and Organizations:

  • Ìý- Student government for SAF students
  • Accounting andÌýFinance EndowmentÌýFund (AFEF)

  • Ìý- student run national finance conference

  • Ìý- student run national accounting conference

  • Ìý- student run orientation week for SAF students

  • - Ìýstudent run initiative to promote careers in finance for women

  • Young Tax Professionals - program offering students interested in taxation the opportunity to closely interact with faculty, alumni, and other tax professionals

  • Ìý- student run pro-bono consulting group

  • Non-Profit Organization Consulting (NPOC) - providing pro-bono accounting and business consultation services to non-profit organizations.

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Student groups across campus:

  • Ìý(ASU) - the Faculty of Arts student government
  • : the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's sports and recreation programs
  • -Ìýan international student organization that joins college and university students together to engage in business related activities.
  • Academic societiesÌýfor nearly every arts major
  • (WUSA) - UW's student government
  • Ìý- UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's weekly student newspaper
  • Orientation Week - a fun-filled week of activities for incoming Arts students

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Student Programs

At SAF we believe in learning through experience as much as possible. Between participating in competitions, managing investment portfolios, travelling the world, and learning from peer mentors, there is so much to do beyond the classroom!

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Competitions

SAF students participate in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge each year, and have taken home numerous championships at the local, provincial, and national level.

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The Student Investment Fund and Student Venture Fund

The Student Investment Fund and Student Venture Fund are portfolios managed by students, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in real time.

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International Study Course

Students taking the International Study Course travel to business centres across the globe, meeting and learning directly from executives in international organizations.

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Fellowship Program and Academia Mentorship Program

The Fellowship Program connects SAF students with alumni, building network through a four-year relationship.

Through the Academia Mentorship Program, students interested in a PhD can connect with a mentor and attend tailored research workshops.