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First Nation Applied Economics Certificate at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

The First Nation Applied Economics Certificate gives foundational knowledge and skills for developing First Nation economic infrastructure, in particular residential and commercial enterprises. It is a joint initiative of the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics, the First Nations Tax Commission and TRU. It suits people in First Nation economic development roles, those doing business with First Nations, and government employees involved in First Nation development.

Faculty: Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics  |  Duration: Eight courses  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

A hybrid program of eight courses, most delivered as one-week intensive seminars led by a Tulo facilitator. Courses include APEC 2640 Residential and Commercial Development on First Nations Lands, APEC 2650 Investment Facilitation, APEC 2660 Resource Development, APEC 2670 First Nation Fiscal Relationship and Economic Development and APEC 2700 Economic Feasibility and Impact Analysis, with economics, English or communications, and Indigenous economics options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Pre-calculus Mathematics 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum C+ or equivalent; English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 73% or equivalent; basic computer literacy with exposure to word processing and spreadsheet software. Students may begin while upgrading English, mathematics and computing skills.

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.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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