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Overview

The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Business Management Program offers a dynamic learning experience that will make a profound impact on your career, your community, and your business. Taught by top-rated business faculty from the UBC Sauder School of Business, this online course integrates core business disciplines with leadership development, practical experience and Métis specific content.

Who should apply?

Aspiring Métis MNBC entrepreneurs and learners who demonstrate drive, ambition, and a keen interest in starting a new business or enhancing an existing one. 

Program at a glance

This online certificate program integrates leading edge knowledge, practical entrepreneurial training, and Métis cultural contexts for a holistic learning experience. Participants learn key business topics taught by top-tier UBC Sauder faculty, receive one-on-one support, and create a business capstone project applicable to their business idea. Capstone presentations will combine all learned topics and be presented on the final day of class. A Métis Elder in Residence will also offer support, perspectives and teachings. 

Core topics

  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Business Canvas
  • Business Strategy
  • Marketing for Entrepreneurs
  • Excel for Business
  • Operations 
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Professional presentations
  • Métis business networking and cultural activities

Program committments

This certificate program will be delivered fully online. Participants are expected to attend all online classes and present their final capstone presentation on February 21, 205 (full day, 9am to 4pm) in order to graduate. 

Program dates
 

Date Time  
October 2, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
October 9, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
October 16, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
October 23, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
October 30, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 6, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 13, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 20, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 27, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
Dec 4, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
Dec 11, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 8, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 22, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 29, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 5, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 12, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 18, 2025 - Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 19, 2025 - Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 20, 2025 -Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 21, 2025 - Final capstone presentations 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PST Online

 

* Students will be required to attend capstone rehearsals on one of the following dates: Feb 18, Feb 19, or Feb 20, 2025. Students are required to attend the final capstone presentation day on Feb 21, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. 

Program supporters

 

         

 

        

 

    Ch'nook Indigenous Business Education Program Donors 

How to apply

Admission to the 2024/2025 MNBC Business Management Program is now OPEN. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm, pacific standard time. 

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  • Have questions about the program?

  • Get in touch

    Erin Catherall, Program Manager

    MNBC Business Management Program | Ch'nook | UBC Sauder School of Business 

    Email: erin.catherall@sauder.ubc.ca