Certificate in Management & Administration/Certified in Management (CIM) Professional Designation (30 credits)
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Students will be awarded a Certificate in Management and Administration, by the Canadian Institute of Management upon completion of ten (30 credits) courses as specified by the Institute, with a minimum grade of 60% in each course.
Candidates will be eligible to apply for Certified in Management (CIM) professional designation once they have acquired two years of management/administration experience. In order to be granted the designation, candidates are required to submit an application, along with two letters of reference and a current resume within six years of completing the prescribed studies.
The following are Cape Breton University equivalencies as approved by the Canadian Institute of Management:
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CBU Equivalencies |
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Introduction to Management |
MGMT1601 Introduction to Business |
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Managerial Communications |
COMM1105 Public Communication |
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Canadian Business Law |
LEGL2501 Business Law I |
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Managerial Accounting |
ACCT1203 Introduction to Accounting I ACCT1204 Introduction to Accounting II |
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Managerial Finance |
FINC2401 Business Finance I |
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Strategic Policy Analysis |
MGMT4605 Business Competitive Strategies |
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Option Courses (two courses required) |
MRKT1301 Introduction to Marketing MGMT2604 Organizational Behaviour I MGSC3101 Information Systems for Management ECON1101 Principles of Microeconomics ECON1103 Principles of Macroeconomics |
Admission Requirements
The normal rules and regulations for regular, part-time and mature students entering Cape Breton University credit courses will apply.
Additional Fees
Regular Cape Breton University tuition and fees apply to all courses. A yearly membership fee, in addition to Cape Breton University tuition and fees, is required by the Canadian Institute of Management.
Certificate in Mi’Kmaw Cultural Tourism (18 credits)
Program Start Date: January 2025
CBU’s established general admission terms and eligibility requirements apply to those individuals interested in this Certificate. Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE), or Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) degree program are eligible.
Name of Credential: Certificate in Mi’Kmaw Cultural Tourism
Delivery Type
The course will use lectures, class discussions, Knowledge Keeper videos and Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism “caselets” to support the learning goals and objectives. The course may be offered in-community, on campus, both in person and virtually.
Program Overview
This program provides learners with a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge rooted in Netukilimk – a Mi’kmaw concept encompassing the use of the natural bounty provided by the Creator for self-support and well-being. The curriculum is land-based and Elder-linked, guided by the four core principles of respect, responsibility, reciprocity, and relationship.
Students will engage in collaborative learning, interacting not only with each other but also through the Knowledge Keepers’ video series, mini-cases, and supplementary materials. The program aligns with the foals and objectives of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism, contributing to the broader objectives of Reconciliation. It aims to foster respect and understanding of Mi’kmaw culture while building capacity for Mi’kmaw tourism, representing the Seven Districts of Mi’kma’ki.
Certificate Type: This is an embedded certificate program.
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Introduction to L’nu Studies (3 credits) |
MIKM2121 |
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Indigenous Cultural Tourism Marketing (3 credits) |
MRKT4605 |
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Exploration of Indigenous Business (3 credits) |
MGMT3613 |
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Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism (3 credits) |
HATM1507 |
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Two 3 credit courses (6 credits total) in the discipline areas of: |
Mi’kmaq (MIKM), Business Administration (BUSS), Folklore (FOLK), Environmental Studies (ENVS), Biology (BIOL), or Hospitality and Tourism Management (HATM) |
Business Certificate and Professional Programs
There are numerous independent professional organizations offering their own programs of study leading to diplomas or certificates. Some Shannon School of Business courses are accepted as equivalents of courses within these external programs. These include:
CPA Atlantic School of Business
The Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland are participants of the Atlantic School of Business. The primary objective is to provide a prequalification study program for students wishing to enter the profession.
Prospective CPAs must first obtain an undergraduate degree in business, to be admitted as students in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Students will then undertake a number of prescribed modules of study and must pass evaluations in each course. After completion of these module courses they are then required to sit the uniform evaluations (UFE) in order to receive the designation of CPA.
Supply Chain Management Institute
Cape Breton University Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Supply Chain Management courses have been designed to support the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation for those who further their education in the field. This is offered through the Supply Chain Management Institute, the main certifying body for Canada with the designation having global reciprocity. For more information please contact the Supply Chain Management discipline coordinator.
AFOA Canada
AFOA Canada is the Centre for excellence, information and certification in Aboriginal management. AFOA Canada offers the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation, which is the preferred credential for Aboriginal financial management positions in Canada. For students wishing to pursue the CAFM, there are several courses offered at Cape Breton University which are equivalent to AFOA program requirements. For more information, please contact the Accounting discipline coordinator.