Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders

Supercharge your career with the best need-to-know topics from the award-winning MBA by Canada’s top-ranked business school.

For the first time ever, Schulich ExecEd has partnered with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) to pilot our inaugural CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders as part of the general Schulich Mini-MBA program. Founders, owners, and other Indigenous professionals within CCIB’s vibrant membership network looking to expand their leadership will gain highly applicable and relevant business skills taught in Canada’s leading MBA program.

Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders

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Fees: $10,150
Length: 12 sessions over 10 months
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A Business Program Like No Other

Built on the experiences of the business community and the Indigenous community, our inaugural CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders as part of the general Schulich Mini-MBA program uniquely combines the latest research taught in classrooms with real-world business skills and insights from Indigenous business leaders. This first-of-its-kind partnership brings together Schulich ExecEd’s renowned professional development expertise with CCIB’s commitment to fostering Indigenous business excellence.

In addition to covering the Mini-MBA’s key content areas, participants will get the chance to meet their colleagues and instructors at the in-person program kickoff and graduation events. What’s more, the centerpiece Capstone project gives you the chance to apply your learnings to a real-world challenge. The Capstone is supplemented by focused group coaching sessions with a seasoned Schulich Business Coach to enhance your learning experience.

At the end of the program, graduates will receive the official Schulich Mini-MBA Certificate, and receive sustained wraparound support through CCIB’s coaching programs.

Updated as of Oct 25, 2024: Due to logistical challenges, we have made the decision to pilot our inaugural CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders as part of the general Schulich Mini-MBA program.

This means that you will have the opportunity to participate in the Mini-MBA as a specialized CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders alongside peers from diverse sectors and communities, enriching the overall learning experience. Please refer to Schulich Mini-MBA: Essentials of Business Management for the program schedule.

In light of this change in format, CCIB and Schulich remain committed to ensuring that our specialized cohort benefits from several unique program features tailored to support your specific needs and goals, including:

  • A Dedicated Program Director: A dedicated program director will guide you through your business and community-specific Action Learning Projects, ensuring you receive tailored support throughout the program.
  • Facilitated Learning Circles: Each classroom day will begin with facilitated learning circles exclusively for CCIB participants, fostering a sense of community among Indigenous leaders.
  • Micro-Learning Events: We’ll host micro-learning events focusing on topics that address key gaps in the Indigenous business community, in partnership with CCIB.
  • Guest Speakers: You’ll have the opportunity to hear from inspiring guest speakers from CCIB, sharing insights and experiences relevant to your journey.
  • Unique Program Culmination & Graduation Event: In June 2025, you’ll have the chance to present your solution to a panel of senior Indigenous leaders and Schulich leaders at CCIB’s event in Toronto, showcasing your learnings and impact.

Program Overview

  • Our inaugural CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders as part of the general Schulich Mini-MBA program aims to empower Indigenous leaders with a tailored curriculum that integrates business acumen, driving excellence in business performance, with considerations unique to Indigenous business leadership. The program covers various content areas, selected based on the core skill needs of CCIB and Indigenous professionals, all of which relate to the strategic objectives of CCIB to grow a diverse and prosperous Indigenous community:

    1. Strategy I
    2. Leadership: Confidence Code
    3. Critical Thinking
    4. Strategy II
    5. Marketing
    6. Creating High-Performance Teams
    7. Business Communications (3 Hours – Private – for CCIB Participants only)
    8. Sustainability
    9. Data & Analytics
    10. Managerial Finance
    11. Risk Management & Governance (3 Hours – Private – for CCIB Participants only)
    12. Networking & Relationship Building (3 Hours – Private – for CCIB Participants only)
    13. Essentials of HR Management
    14. Leading Change
    15. Business Negotiation

  • The Capstone Project is the centerpiece of our inaugural CCIB cohort of Indigenous leaders as part of the general Schulich Mini-MBA program. This project tackles a community-driven issue of the participants’ choice. Running concurrently with the Mini-MBA classes, the Capstone provides a platform for action learning and collaboration as participants apply program learnings toward ideating solutions to a real-world challenge. The program will culminate with participants presenting their Capstone solutions to a guest panel of senior leaders.

  • Please refer to Schulich Mini-MBA: Essentials of Business Management for the program schedule.

What You Get

After completing the Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.

Schulich Mini-MBA Certificate

Awarded when a series of more extensive programs are completed and a greater skill set achieved.

Get Training in Marketable Skills

Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Decision Making
Organizing Teams & Resources
Risk Management
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills

Who Will Benefit

Aspiring Managers

Develop your business acumen and set a versatile foundation for your leadership journey.

Mid-Career Professionals

Perfect for managers or non-business professionals looking to perform their current role better and expand their business acumen.

Entrepreneurs

An excellent program for startup leaders who need to learn the business and people-oriented skills that are crucial to growing their company.

6 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

This program packs rich learnings into a flexible, manageable timeframe. Attend three, 3-day modules over two months. Between modules, engage at your own pace with online material, videos and readings.

Stand Out from the Crowd

Get a unique business education directly related to your professional career. This program covers core MBA topics, from finance and marketing to strategy and business analysis.

Learn from the Pros

Train with top-rated Schulich MBA and EMBA instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Tackle Exciting Challenges

Apply your newly acquired skills to an engaging Capstone project, modelled after the renowned Schulich Strategy Field Study. Get feedback from business experts.

Build A Meaningful Network

Connect with and learn from peers and leaders across a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.

Earn Higher Pay

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures and lead their teams to new heights.

What Difference Will You Make?

During COVID-19 at the time of the “great remote” the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) leadership had the foresight to extend to its entire management team the opportunity to complete the Schulich Masters Certificate in Management. I personally thrived and gladly embraced Schulich’s expertise in remote learning. It was like each new class and teacher brought learning enlightenment into my home. Thanks to ONWA and Schulich I confidently navigated COVID-19 but also a learning experience at later time in my life that energized my work and complimented my toolset and for this I am so grateful.

 

- Andre Morriseau Communications Manager, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)

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