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This Certificate will empower graduates to employ culturally-grounded methods in Indigenous and non-Indigenous workplaces where they can advocate, lead, and innovate in today’s interconnected public administration and business spaces.
This Certificate will foster skilled professionals who can engage in effective, culturally-informed communication and bridge gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians, while also promoting accurate representation and advancing reconciliation.
The Indigenous Business and Public Administration Program emphasizes a unique Indigenous perspective on business management and Indigenous governance.
The curriculum offers a balance between theory, conceptual thinking and the application of technical knowledge, with a significant focus on marketing, human resources, accounting, and finance.
The Regina Campus is the home of the IBPA programs, with classes offered at the Saskatoon and Northern Campus via in-person, hybrid, and online. It may include off-campus classes through community-based programs. Students can pursue either full-time or part-time courses.
The Indigenous Management Certificate (Levels I and II) is designed for students and working professionals who want to build strong, practical skills for leadership in Indigenous business, governance, public administration, and economic development.
Through this certificate, students will gain a solid foundation in core business practices while developing a deeper understanding of how Indigenous business and public administration operate in real-world contexts. Students will explore how municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal governments interact with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Nations and communities, with a focus on legal frameworks, policy development, and business partnerships.
This program prepares you to work confidently within your own community or across public, private, and non-profit sectors, supporting effective business, economic development, and governance, and advancing Indigenous relations. Courses are delivered fully online and through live Zoom sessions, making this program accessible to learners anywhere in Canada.
The Indigenous Business Communications Certificate prepares graduates to communicate with confidence, cultural awareness, and purpose in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous professional environments.
This program emphasizes culturally grounded communication practices that support leadership, advocacy, and innovation in today’s interconnected business and public administration landscapes. Students develop the skills needed to build respectful relationships, navigate complex organizational settings, and bridge communication gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
Graduates of this certificate are well equipped to promote accurate representation, strengthen collaboration, and contribute meaningfully to reconciliation efforts through effective, informed communication.
The Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) offers a distinctive, Indigenous-centred approach to business leadership, governance, and management. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary business practices, the program prepares graduates to lead with confidence in small-scale businesses, large corporations, public sector organizations, and Indigenous and community-based institutions.
Students engage with a curriculum that balances academic theory, strategic and conceptual thinking, and hands-on application of business principles. Core areas of study include marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, and public administration—equipping graduates with the skills needed to support sustainable economic development and navigate complex organizational environments.
Minimum 70% average using the following courses:
The Bachelor of Administration degree offers students the option of specializing in several core concentration areas. Within the degree, students have the option to major in:
Each area of specialization has been carefully designed in order to ensure the highest standard of quality and relevance.
First Nations University of Canada’s Certificate in Indigenous Management (CIM) is available online to serve a national audience of First Nations organizations, band administrators and other Indigenous learners. The program will target individuals working within the private and public sectors in Canada. The Certificate is designed for Indigenous administrators and managers to begin or enhance their careers.
The program courses will be delivered in person at FNUniv’s Regina campus and through online delivery to increase the availability of the program across Canada.
What are the courses required for this program?
Level I
Credit Hours Required Courses
15.0 Total Credit Hours
Level II
Credit Hours Required Courses
30.0 Total Credit Hours
Read more about the CIM Program
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