Growing the wealth
of our nations

Who it’s for

IBL EMBA students are leaders with a vision for economic development, Nation-building, collaboration, and partnership. This program is designed for leaders and is dedicated to advancing their strategic and decision-making skills.

Your classmates include:

• Community and organizational leaders in the private and not-for-profit, government, and corporate sectors
• Entrepreneurs
• Trustees
• Board directors

How it works

The IBL EMBA schedule allows you to study while you continue working. The blended learning experience takes place over five semesters. Each semester, you will gather with your classmates in the community for a one-week intensive in-community learning experience in addition to the eight weeks of online classes per semester, meeting online twice a week.

In addition to in-person and online learning, you will be required to devote time to reading, writing, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Plan to prepare for a week of 10 to 15 hours of schoolwork.

EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM

Where it can take you

The IBL EMBA program develops an in-depth view of how businesses and organizations are structured and managed. This program expands your business mindset and conceptual frameworks, giving you the skills to achieve greater responsibility. You will learn to apply a strategic and collaborative perspective to changing environments and diverse challenges.

The program will provide strategic management skills and prepare you to take on new responsibilities at work and within your community. You will gain new perspectives and ideas, learn business theories and applications, and develop the skills to implement meaningful projects for your organization.

Our Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA is designed for those working full- or part-time, so you can expand your skillset without pausing your career.

• August start date
• Five consecutive semesters (20-month duration)
• 4-day in-person orientation during the first week of September
• 5-day in-person intensive class per semester
• 3.5-hour Zoom classes twice per week for eight weeks per semester
• Study tours to Indigenous communities, businesses, or institutions

Tuition

Domestic students (citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada): $63,112* (includes all course materials, off-site orientation and workshops)

*Subject to Board of Governors approval.

Fees and other costs

Student fees per year (health insurance, transit pass, recreational/athletic facility pass): approximately $2,997.

An additional cost of $2,000 - $4,000 may be required for the study tour.

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.

For more information on funding opportunities, visit Fund Your Degree.

SFU Beedie’s Segal Graduate School campus is in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s business district in a heritage building with 60,000 square feet of classrooms, meeting rooms, and study spaces.

The campus is centrally located with easy access to public transit and the vibrant local cafes, shops, and restaurants.

SFU Beedie’s Segal Graduate School campus respectfully acknowledges that the Beedie School of Business resides on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), sə ̓lilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), peoples.