Certificate in Indigenous Management I

The Certificate in Indigenous Management I is a 15-credit-hour certificate at First Nations University of Canada, designed for students and working professionals building practical leadership skills in Indigenous business, governance, public administration, and economic development. Students gain a foundation in core business practices while examining how municipal, provincial or territorial, and federal governments interact with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit nations and communities, with attention to legal frameworks, policy development, and business partnerships. Required courses include Introduction to Administration and Introduction to Organizational Behaviour, plus three elective courses from options such as First Nations Public Administration, First Nations Economic Development, Indigenous Governance, and Financial Accounting. Courses are delivered fully online through live Zoom sessions, making the program accessible to learners anywhere in Canada. The certificate prepares graduates to work within their own community or across public, private, and non-profit sectors.