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Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA
Growing the wealth of our nations
The Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA program at SFU Beedie is designed to grow and support your wisdom and knowledge for creating spaces of economic wellbeing. This internationally accredited MBA program focuses on Indigenous economies, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We invite you to come and join a community of leaders committed to learning new tools and skills to lead Nation building, sovereignty and self-determination.
Cost & financing
Here you'll find detailed information about tuition fees and program costs to support your journey.
Tuition
| Domestic students (citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada) | $66,274.64 CAD |
*includes all course materials, off-site orientation and workshops
*Subject to Board of Governors approval.
Other Fees
| Student fee per year (health insurance, transit pass, recreational/athletic facility pass) | $2,997 CAD approx. |
| Student tour (an additional cost may be required as part of the program) | $2,000 to $4,000 CAD |
| Travel & Accommodation (depending on where you live) | $15,000 CAD approx. |
Funding
Sponsorship from your Nation or other Indigenous organizations:
For students who may receive full or partial financial support from their Nation or community to help with their education costs, SFU has a process for invoicing and receiving these payments. Please direct your sponsor to visit our instructional page here and complete the “Indigenous (First Nations) and Métis Student Sponsorship Authorization” form before starting your program. Our Student Accounts department must receive this form by the tuition deadline each term. The completed form can be emailed to student_accounts@sfu.ca.
(1) Subject to Board of Governors approval. (2) Includes day trips to local First Nations communities. Additional fees may apply. Further information to be provided. Students are encouraged to budget an additional $1,300–$2,200 CAD approximately for roundtrip flight costs. Additional fees may apply. Further information to be provided. The University reserves the right to cancel the international trip component of the international applied project as a result of any unforeseen circumstances as deemed appropriate by the University. (4) Comprised of a local field trip. Further information to be provided.
Scholarship & awards
All applications are considered for scholarship—no separate application needed.
At the time of assessing your program admission, we will also review your application to determine scholarship eligibility and award amounts.
Apply early for maximum scholarship consideration.
Scholarship opportunities are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. To maximize chances of receiving financial support, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application early.
Support beyond SFU
For Indigenous-specific financial awards and supports external to SFU, please connect with Megan Rosso, Manager of Recruitment, Indigenous Programs.
CPA Graduate Award in Indigenous Business Leadership
The purpose of the award is to provide funding to Indigenous graduate students enrolled in the EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership Program
One award, valued at $5,000.
BMO John Ellis Graduate Scholarship in Indigenous Business Leadership
The purpose of the A. John Ellis Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Business Administration is to attract the best and brightest graduate students to the Beedie School of Business.
The A. John Ellis Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Business Administration is a one-term award valued at a portion of the earned income from the endowment. If multiple awards are handed out, when possible, one of the scholarships each year will be awarded to a student who is active in social innovation and the nonprofit sector, with preference given to those working internationally.
Coast Capital Graduate Award in Indigenous Business Leadership
The purpose of the award is to provide funding to Indigenous graduate students enrolled in the EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership Program.
Four awards, valued at $10,000 each
Lloyd Carr Harris Foundation Graduate Award in Indigenous Business Leadership
The purpose of the award is to provide funding to Indigenous graduate students enrolled In the EMBA Indigenous Business and Leadership program.
At least two awards wlll be offered, valued at $5,000 each
Vancity Executive MBA in Indigenous Business Leadership Graduate Award
The purpose of this award is to offer financial assistance to and reward deserving student(s) entering or enrolled in the EMBA Indigenous Business and Leadership Program. Value varies.