The IBL orientation course is an intensive 1-day program for students to meet each other and to develop strategies for academic success. Through experiential learning and team building activities students develop understanding and skills for contributing effectively in team-based learning environment. Students will learn about academic expectations as well as resource support available at SFU. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Only for students in the Indigenous Business Leadership.

Explores the topics of organization theory and leadership in developing the potential of Indigenous leadership to drive meaningful change. Topics include intergenerational legacies in Indigenous contexts and leadership capabilities necessary to respond to the needs and aspirations of Indigenous communities. Prerequisite: Only for students in the IBL EMBA program.

Designed to assist Indigenous students in improving their written and verbal communication skills in business settings, this course empowers learners to navigate and master the essentials of effective business communication. Topics covered will include writing efficiency, presentation preparation and practice, analysis of communication challenges, and cultivating the skills needed for successful collaboration.

Considers the HR lifecycle from recruiting to succession planning and how organizations can plan for smooth transitions and organizational change. Responds to the current Human Resource (HR) needs of Indigenous organizations. Provides a comprehensive overview of the HR skills, knowledge, expertise and education required for guiding decision making, strategic planning and resourcing of this functional area. Students with credit for BUS 653 under the title "Managing People and Organizations" may not take this course for further credit.

Explores the development and assessment of ideas and opportunities and considers the impact that Indigenous entrepreneurship can have on supporting and developing Indigenous communities. Discusses how to attract and develop resources to enact ideas and deliver value from identified opportunities. Prerequisite: Only for students in the IBL EMBA program.

Indigenous business ethics explores the intersection of Indigenous values with business, emphasizing self-expression through storytelling. Delves into ethics and epistemology, crucial for decision-making in various roles. Recognizing diverse cultural frameworks, this course offers tools to understand and navigate complex ethical and epistemological dimensions in business and community contexts.

Provides an overview of financial accounting through an Indigenous lens. The course emphasizes the use of financial accounting information as a decision-making tool, addresses the limitations of accounting information, and encourages a critical evaluation of choices made in selecting accounting policies. Students will study the financial reporting of a chosen real company or First Nation to understand and interpret the information.

Reviews the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting and how information from managerial accounting systems is used in product costing, decision making, and planning, control and performance evaluation within First Nations and public companies.

Fundamentals of project management and the roles in successful project leadership. Explores the project management life cycle, proven tools and techniques, and the role of the project manager. Introduces agile approaches to project management and contrasts with traditional approaches. Balances practice and theory while focusing on developing the skills to help Indigenous leaders become effective project managers. Prerequisite: Only for students in the IBL EMBA program.

Considers financial governance, financial and managerial accounting and focuses on how decisions are made within an organization and the importance of planning and controlling functions. Designed for mid-career professionals, community and business leaders, and champions who share a concern for sustainable economic development, ethical business practices, nation-building, and self-determination. Prior knowledge of accounting or exposure to accounting courses is not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: Only for students in the IBL EMBA program.

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.