Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
Program Description
The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program is designed to allow individuals working in Aboriginal business settings to acquire business skills and knowledge without having to leave their jobs or relocate their families. The main goals of the Program are:
- To foster success in individuals through education and training focused on entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in an Aboriginal context.
- To support the development of successful businesses with an Aboriginal context.
- To contribute to the success of existing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses with the skills obtained in this program.
- To meet the needs of current entrepreneurs, individuals who wish to become entrepreneurs, and those currently employed.
- To deliver meaningful, practical learning in an Aboriginal context.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent or mature student status.
Mature students (21 years of age or older) are encouraged to apply. They may be admitted as special students with a recommendation from a current employer, oil sands industry, or other workplace experience, or based on current entrepreneurial ventures.
All applicants must meet with t a program coordinator to be accepted into the program and must have Internet access.
English Language Proficiency
- iBT – minimum score of 79 with no score below 19
- IELTS – minimum score of 6.0
- CAEL – minimum score of 60
- MELAB – minimum score of 80
Program Structure
Program of study
Course | Course Title | Credits |
Year 1 | 30 | |
ABEN 100 | Starting Your Own Business | 3 |
Communications | 4 | |
Marketing for New Business Ventures | 3 | |
Personal/Management Skills | 3 | |
Finance for Aboriginal Business | 3 | |
Small Business Accounting and Bookkeeping | 5 | |
ABEN 118 | Business Law | 3 |
Human Resource Issues | 3 | |
E-Commerce for Small Business | 2 | |
The Business Plan | 1 | |