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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
  • Marketing for Entrepreneurs
  • Excel for Business
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Professional presentations
  • Métis business networking (NEW!)

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 March 1, 2024 (full day, 9am to 4pm) in order to graduate. 

Program dates
 

Date Time  
October 17, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
October 24, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 2, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 7, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 14, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 21, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
November 30, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
December 5, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
December 12, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 9, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 16, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
January 23, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 6, 2024  5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 13, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 20, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 22, 2024 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 27, 2024 - Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 28, 2024 - Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
February 29, 2024 -Rehearsals* 5:30 - 8:30 pm PST Online
March 1, 2024 - 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 27, Feb 28, or Feb 29, 2024. Students are required to attend the final capstone presentation day, March 1, from 9am to 4pm. 

Program supporters

 

         

 

        

 

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How to apply

Applications for the 2023/2024 MNBC Business Management Program is now OPEN! The deadline to apply is September 17, 2023 at 11:59pm, 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