You’re eager to deepen your expertise in economic development with and for Indigenous communities.

With a combination of online learning and virtual residencies, you can pursue this education while continuing to work—whether you’re an Indigenous or non-Indigenous person engaged in economic development for Indigenous enterprises and governments. Upon completion, you’ll earn a graduate certificate that can ladder into an RRU master’s program.

Admission to this program is assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all aspects of the applicant's work and life experience, volunteer and community activities, practical experience, related training and formal education.

Standard admission

• Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree or graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Normally, at least two years of relevant full-time work experience (relevant work experience may include positions in leadership, management, communication, training, marketing, consulting, etc.)

Flexible admission

• To be considered for flexible admission, applicants would normally require at least three full-time years of extensive relevant work experience and some post-secondary education.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Work Experience