Aboriginal Entrepreneurship 2014

Ch’nook Aboriginal Management Certificate Program (AMP)

Now Accepting Applications

Participants from across Canada have attended Ch’nook’s AMP program delivered at the Sauder School of Business campus (link to location) in downtown Vancouver.

Sessions are led by distinguished Aboriginal leaders and Senior Faculty members from the Sauder School of Business.

Once accepted into the program, participants may be eligible for program bursaries.

Dates in 2014:

Monday February 3^rd Opening Reception – Vancouver Art Gallery

Module 1: Business 101, Marketing, Ecommerce and Business Writing

Tuesday February 4^th to Sunday February 9^th – Robson Square, 800 Robson Street

Room: HSBC Hall (weekend in C180)

Module 2: Finance, Accounting and Project Management

Wednesday March 5^th to Sunday March 9^th – Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Vancouver

Room: HSBC Hall

Module 3: Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources, Aboriginal Business Law and Negotiations

Wednesday April 9^th to Sunday April 13^th – Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Vancouver

Room: HSBC Hall

Module 4: Operations, Supply Chain, Process Improvement

Monday May 12^th to Thursday May 15^th – University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business – 2053 Main Mall

(Rooms TBC)

Friday May 16^th Graduation Ceremony – The Great Hall, UBC Longhouse

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Aboriginal entrepreneurs are the key to building a healthy economy both on and off reserve. Over 34,000 Aboriginal entrepreneurs across Canada operate businesses that contribute to local economies, sustain home communities and compete in global markets.

FOCUS

The Aboriginal Management Certificate Program adopts a hands-on approach to understanding how to describe and think through a business model for your business idea, council or economic development corporation. Participants will develop an understanding of four main areas of a business: customers, the business offering, the business infrastructure and its financial viability. The program will adopt a business modelling process that will result in a blueprint for a strategy that will be developed into a viable and realistic business plan.

The Ch’nook Aboriginal Management Certificate integrates Aboriginal values with the business skills required for success in managing existing businesses or in developing new and successful ones.

CORE TOPICS

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Individuals with five or more years of work experience and a strong desire to start and manage their own or their band’s business activities.

 PREREQUISITES

• five or more years of work experience
• usually you will have completed Grade 12 and/or have post-secondary education
• a strong motivation to start a new business or manage a community’s business
• a willingness to contribute to classroom discussions and assignments

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Personal Contact Details
• Educational History
• Highest Level of Math completed
• CV / Work Experience
• Personal Statement – why you are interested in participating in the Aboriginal Management Certificate Program and how this will impact your future
• Three references – contact details and original signed letters of reference sent to the address below

PROGRAM ONLY TUITION FEE

1. Program only:  $6,000.00

OTHER TUITION FEE OPTIONS

1. Program + Accommodation:  $10,000.00
2. Program + Accommodation + Travel:  $12,000.00

Program fees can be paid in installments however, tuition must be paid in full one week prior to program start date.

BURSARIES

Information on program bursaries can be found on our website or by calling 604 822 0988.

All applications will be reviewed by a panel of Aboriginal program advisors.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further general information contact: 604 822 0988 or chnookadmin@ch-nook.ubc.ca

For program specific enquires contact: