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First Nations Applied Economics Certificate

First Nations Applied Economics Certificate

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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First Nations Applied Economics Certificate is a certificate in Indigenous Focus programme offered by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Indigenous Focus

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

Last updated October 2026 · Source: tru.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The certificate builds foundational knowledge and skills supporting the development of First Nation economic infrastructure, particularly residential and commercial enterprise development. It is aimed at people working within First Nation economic development, those doing business with First Nations, and government employees at the local, provincial or federal level who work on First Nation development.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Thompson Rivers University's program page, delivered through the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics, sets the entrance requirements as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 at a minimum of C+ (or equivalent), and English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73% (or equivalent); applicants also need basic computer literacy with exposure to word-processing and spreadsheet software. No standardized English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or CAEL) is published as an alternative route on this page. Applicants without a matching Canadian credential can reference TRU's Canadian Secondary School Course Equivalents guidance, referenced but not linked on this page. There is no interview, portfolio or GPA condition stated. Admission is arranged directly through the Tulo Centre (sarah@tulo.ca, 250-828-9881), and intake is listed as ongoing rather than tied to fixed dates.

Application Details

Start Date: Ongoing

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) intake it is 1 January; applications for most programs open 1 October, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. International applicants follow the same intake structure with deadlines of 1 May (September), 1 October (January) and 1 February (May); TRU still reviews later applications where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early, so admission runs on a rolling basis around these published cut-offs for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1970

Students: 31,000

Programs: 216

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does First Nations Applied Economics Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of Indigenous Focus on completion of this programme.

How much does First Nations Applied Economics Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

Can First Nations Applied Economics Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is First Nations Applied Economics Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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