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University Certificate, Indigenous Community Economic Development and Planning at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Effectively manage Indigenous organizations and businesses by integrating traditional and contemporary Indigenous knowledge and principles with management practices. This new and unique program is written and developed by Indigenous business scholars and practitioners.

Faculty: Faculty of Business  |  Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In this program, you'll delve into key areas such as financial and management accounting tailored for Indigenous organizations, public administration, and law relevant to Indigenous businesses, as well as community planning and development. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in applied research, human relations, and data analysis within the Indigenous context.

Career pathways

After completing this certificate, you'll be well-prepared to take on a variety of fulfilling roles centered around Indigenous communities and organizations. Whether you're interested in becoming an economic development officer, a tribal governance coordinator, an Indigenous business consultant, or even an entrepreneur, this program equips you with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. If you’re 16 or older, you can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. A high school diploma is not required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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