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The Indigenous Governance and Business Management (IGBM) program equips both Indigenous and non-Indigenous graduates with the expertise needed for leadership and management positions across various sectors. These include band administration, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous liaison roles, government relations, energy industries, agriculture, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Whether you're Indigenous or non-Indigenous, the IGBM program offers deep understanding of historical, political, legal, and economic matters affecting Indigenous communities while developing robust business acumen and management capabilities. The curriculum covers critical subjects like Indigenous legal systems, governance history, Indigenous entrepreneurship, resource management, project leadership in Indigenous contexts, taxation matters, and negotiation strategies. Additionally, students develop competencies in financial management, accounting practices, HR administration, and organizational dynamics.
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.