Unique in its approach to aboriginal education, the Bachelor of Management in First Nations Governance offers an interdisciplinary education in a challenging, respectful and academic environment. The program was developed by the Faculty of Management and the Department of Native American Studies. Students in the program will have access to elders, award-winning faculty members, small class sizes, interactive learning and the opportunity to participate in an active and supportive Native American Students’ Association.
This two-year program provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the responsibilities in an administrative and management/leadership capacity within a First Nation organization or community. Students receive focused instruction in First Nation government systems based on the Inherent and Treaty Rights of First Nations. The curriculum provides learners with an appreciation of indigenous forms of governance and organizational development, from pre-contact to the present, including modern forms of organizational and management principles.
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.
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.
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.
This is a two-year professional course of study that combines graduate-level coursework in economics with a number of graduate courses in cognate disciplines (underlining the interdisciplinary nature of development) and the completion of a master's thesis. The MDE focuses on economic progress in poor countries and poor regions of wealthy countries such as Canada. The MDE prepares students for professional policy-analysis in the public or private sectors in Canada or abroad.
The Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development (CED) is a 30-credit program that equips practitioners to strengthen local communities in an era of globalization and participate in the process of progressive social change. This program seeks to respond to the realities of community-based practitioners from a diverse range of fields. It is designed to enable participants to continue working while taking the program, whether pursuing the program on a full-time or half-time basis.
Learn about government institutions and processes, policies, management and administration in Aboriginal communities. Develop your management and administrative skills in this exciting and challenging program. Participate in special internship courses and events and engage with the leaders in the field. Learn about the governance of Aboriginal communities and their relations with other communities in northern, rural and urban areas. Understand the role of Indigenous Knowledge in developing culturally appropriate governance systems.
The Indigenous Peoples Resource Management Certificate (IPRM) is offered in partnership between the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and National Aboriginal Land Managers Association (NALMA), to First Nations land managers from across Canada. Participants of the program receive a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful completion of six degree-level courses through a combination of face-to-face and home study distance format. Courses deal with the knowledge that indigenous land managers require for effective resource management.
The Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate (ABAC) is a two-year direct entry program for self-identified Aboriginal students. ABAC is designed to provide programming for Aboriginal students who do not meet the admission criteria for direct admission or transfer admission to the undergraduate program. The program is also designed for those Aboriginal students who wish to obtain a certificate in business but do not want to study in a four year degree program.
