Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA

Growing the wealth of our nations

The Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA program at SFU Beedie is designed for mid-career Indigenous leaders who strive toward community economic development, growth, sovereignty, and nationhood within the context of the modern-day economy. This internationally accredited Executive MBA program is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Admissions

This program is not eligible for international students at this time. Our international students are encouraged to explore our Full-Time MBA, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Master of Science in Finance programs.

Qualifying for the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA program takes more than academic ability. We value your experience, skills and knowledge. Here’s what it takes to get into the program.

Requirements

Application process

This is a part-time, in-person program in Vancouver, Canada; unfortunately, international students are not eligible to apply. International students are encouraged to explore our Full-Time MBA, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Master of Science in Finance programs.

Fall 2025 application deadlines

  • Round 1: November 18, 2024
  • Round 2: January 27, 2025
  • Round 3: March 17, 2025
  • Final round: May 5, 2025

Please keep in mind that we process applications on a rolling basis and admissions decisions are handed out between application deadlines. You do not need to wait for a deadline to apply. If you have any questions during the application process or are unable to apply online, please email ibl_emba@sfu.ca.

Note: Extensions to the final round deadline will be given on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA office ibl_emba@sfu.ca.

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the MBA office at ibl_emba@sfu.ca or contact the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA office.

Within 14 days of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $250 CAD must be submitted. This deposit reserves your seat in the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA program and will be applied towards your tuition. Graduate students can pay by credit card through the graduate student online application system.

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