nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 1:34pm
This program has been created specifically for women leaders. It examines the issues, challenges, and inequities that you as a woman face as you strive to fulfill the responsibilities of your job, meet the needs of your family members, and answer the demands of the community. It offers the opportunity to acquire a variety of made-to-measure tools. Newly-gained skills will serve as the foundation of a personalized action plan that you can take back to implement in your community or organization.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 1:33pm
Aboriginal nations and organizations are at various stages in exercising local sovereignty. The Supreme Court of Canada, in the Van der Peet case, stated that the sovereignty of Aboriginal societies must be reconciled with Crown Sovereignty. You will come away from the program with an understanding of what a reconciled model of governance would look like after exploring and discussing traditional forms of Aboriginal governance, while gaining a fuller understanding of the colonial forms of governance.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 1:32pm
Institution building is a necessary step for Aboriginal nations and political organizations to achieve successful nationhood. Research has shown that asserting Aboriginal jurisdiction or local sovereignty without establishing effective, culturally legitimate institutions results in unhealthy communities that remain in poverty. Those who set up effective, culturally appropriate institutions are economically successful and able to revitalize their culture and language as a result of the financial resources generated.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 1:31pm
This program will provide the critical skills leaders and managers need to succeed and prosper. You will have an opportunity to assess your strengths and find out where improvement is needed. More importantly, you will be given the tools and practice to improve your performance. The emphasis throughout this program will be on using hands-on techniques to help you master competencies to create strategic focus within your organizations and achieve both personal and organizational goals.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:58am
Building effective economic policy will help achieve more successful, sustainable and self-determined economic activity. In this program, fundamental issues of governance such as the creation of culturally appropriate governmental institutions and the role of Aboriginal leaders in effectively planning, creating and promoting economic policy for self-determined Aboriginal development will be examined.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:57am
The Bachelor of Management Indigenous Nations and Organizations (INO) Major is designed in response to remarkable changes in the educational needs of Indigenous peoples, particularly the need for business-related education. This new and unique business program, offered only at Athabasca University, will enable you to focus on principles of Indigenous business and governance. This major blends cultural relevance into the core management curriculum.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:56am
The Bachelor of Management Indigenous Nations and Organizations (INO) Major is designed in response to remarkable changes in the educational needs of Indigenous peoples, particularly the need for business-related education. This new and unique business program, offered only at Athabasca University, will enable you to focus on principles of Indigenous business and governance. This major blends cultural relevance into the core management curriculum. The program also acknowledges and develops the role of traditional knowledge in academic institutions.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:49am
This program prepares students to be able to perform management roles in a First Nation community by providing them with the required knowledge and skills for all management functions. It replaces the former Health Management, First Nation Social Development and First Nation Home & Community Care Management programs. The two-year diploma program requires the student to complete 20 core management courses plus two courses in the program specialization (Community Health, Social Development or Community Wellness) of the student’s choice.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:48am
This program prepares individuals to work in the financial management field and/or pursue a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) accounting designation. A certificate in Aboriginal Financial Management is awarded upon successful completion of seven courses. The diploma program requires successful completion of an additional eight courses. The CAFM accounting designation is granted when diploma candidates pass the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association’s National Professional Examination. Guidelines for the accounting courses are within standards set by the CGA.
nancyp - 10 May 2012 - 11:44am
This program is designed for learners and graduates who aspire to play leadership roles in the public sector, in Third Sector organizations, and in community-minded businesses. CBU’s MBA in CED aims to develop a new generation of leaders who have strong business management capabilities, well developed collaborative and interpersonal skills, and deep knowledge of accountability, social responsibility, and development issues and practices. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in leading organizations in an increasingly global community and economy.
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