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Part-time

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS SUCCESS
An advanced management certificate program that integrates Aboriginal Values, business essentials and entrepreneurship in an intensive part-time format.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
People with five or more years of work experience, and a strong desire to start and manage business activities.

CLASSROOM TOPICS
Aboriginal values, entrepreneurship, accounting, human resources, financial management, marketing, operations, business strategy and planning, communications and Aboriginal business leadership.

FORMAT
November through May -- monthly weekend sessions, plus a five-day wrap up session at the end.

PROJECTS & HOMEWORK
Students are required to work between session on materials covered in class, plus work in terms on a major "buy-a-biz" project.

LOCATION
Sessions are held at locations selected for the convenience of the cohort, with the wrap up session and graduation ceremonies held at the UBC Longhouse.

CLASS OF '07
The first cohort of the Ch'nook Advanced Management Certificate came together in November 2006. Seven months later they walked through the ceremonial door at the UBC First Nations House of Learning to receive their graduation certificates.

PROGRAM FEES & BURSARIES
The all-inclusive fee of $13,750 covers tuition, materials, travel, accommodation and meals. The Ch'nook corporate sponsorship program provides participants with the opportunity to apply for a bursary worth $5,750.

APPLICATIONS
Applications will be accepted until September 30th 2007. The program starts in mid November. Applications must provide information on prior education and work experience.

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CONTACT US
For more information please contact JENNIFER HOOPER

604-822-0988 or info@chinook.ubc.ca