Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Jan-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 3-Jan-2023

Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas

About

Program

The application deadline for the GENI program is February 15 for entry in the following academic year. The GENI program welcomes a new class each August.

Program	Expected Length	Project and/or thesis	Course based
M.G.E.N.I.A.	2 years

The Joint Master Degree in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) is delivered and administered with the Arctic University of Norway (UiT). GENI is interdisciplinary and is open to students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds.

GENI will provide competence in the fields of governance, consultation and entrepreneurship for northern and indigenous communities. The graduates will form an international network that strives to understand the current and future challenges of the north such as climate change and globalization, and how to best resolve them in ways that strengthen the position of the communities and the peoples of the region.

Mobility is an integrated part of the program. Students are expected to participate in short-term exchanges in the form of field schools, both in Northern Saskatchewan and Northern Norway. Flexible education and online teaching will be a part of all core courses in the program. Through the applied research project, the program will provide students with a unique opportunity to gain work experience from industry, government and indigenous peoples concerning natural resource management, consultations and negotiations, and economic development or other governance issues in the circumpolar north.

An important outcome of the program is to provide students with the ability to take a leadership role in supporting their communities with economic development by using innovative and entrepreneurial approaches.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (M.G.E.N.I.A.)

Applicants will be selected by the GENI Program Board, which will include representatives of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and the Sami Study Centre (SESAM, UiT).

A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (i.e. 60 credit units USask equivalent)
A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in academic fields of the social sciences, law or education, or
A three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution that meets the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate honours degree
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

How to Apply

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Make sure you meet the admission requirements such as required grade 12 classes, minimum admission averages, and proficiency in English.

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Completing the application

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Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)

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3. After you apply

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Changing your application

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submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.

Commonly requested supplemental documents include:

Transcripts

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English language proficiency

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