The SICD program is designed for those aspiring to effect change in urban, rural, local, or global settings. Graduates of this program will have the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience for employment in sectors focusing on socio-economic development and environmental issues. The applied nature of the program helps students build the capacity to work for Indigenous communities and organizations, government institutions, or social enterprises.
Description
SICD features a common first year of foundational studies with a certificate exit followed by a specializing second year in which participants take one of two groups of electives leading to a diploma in Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship or a diploma in Community Development.
The program focuses on the social, political, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to the urban, rural, local, and global development of Indigenous peoples. Participants gain a deeper understanding of community development and economic reconciliation as observed through Indigenous perspectives.
The program features collaborative courses and assignments using a team-based approach. The delivery model focuses on experiential and project-based learning principles with capstone projects uniting multiple dimensions of learning, and introducing potential employment. 
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However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Regular Admission Requirements
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying. These requirements have expiration dates and should be completed close to your program start date. Further information will be provided by the College at a later date.
A Criminal Record Check Vulnerable Sector Search (ACRVS) and/or a Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check may be required by some practicum sites in the Community Development stream. You may not be able to attend some practicum sites if you have a criminal record or are listed on either the Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry.
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| AEPUCE
(Academic English Program of University and College Entrance )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| CLB (LINC)
(Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
| IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System)
Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| LSI (Language Studies International) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Password Skills
(An in person English Language Assessment hosted by RRC Polytech)
This in-person, computer-based test is composed of four test modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete and is conducted in two parts. The first part assesses reading, listening, and writing, and the second part assesses speaking in a separate room.
Password Skills is hosted by the RRC Polytech Testing and Assessment Centre: E440, Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae building, on the fourth floor.
If you wish to do Password Skills remotely (not in-person), Password Skills Plus can be taken online. RRC Polytech does not offer Password Skills Plus, but we do accept the results for entry into program.
| 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Password Skills Plus (Password Skills Plus is an online assessment that can be taken instead of Password Skills. ) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
| Location | Start Date | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou a bi Bii daziigae | Aug 25, 2025 | Apply Now |
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
The ability to understand financial statements to make sound strategic decisions is paramount to the success of any profit or not-for-profit organization, In this course, students will learn basic accounting principles and use them to prepare the financial tools used in community development and social entrepreneurship: budgets, cash flow projections, monthly financial statements, and annual reports. They will use the accounting software learned in the first term computer course.
In this course, the student will be introduced to fundamental accounting principles, concepts and techniques. This course will focus on double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements focusing on corporations. Period end processes, such as adjusting accounts, and the closing process are also discussed. The result is a complete presentation of the accounting cycle for service and merchandise businesses. Throughout the course, interpreting financial statements from a non-accounting manager perspective will be included.
This course builds on the knowledge the student developed in the Accounting Fundamentals course. It begins with a detailed view of adjusting and closing entries followed by an examination of inventory costing methods and accounts receivable, short-term notes receivable, capital assets and current liabilities. Accounting for partnerships along with an introduction to corporation accounting covering the issuance of shares and dividends will also be examined in this course. Other topics covered include accounting for non-current liabilities and the statement of cash flows.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the complexities of the Canadian business environment. Exposure to business frameworks, accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resource management and operations management will be provided. Special emphasis is placed on small business; the driver of the economy and creator of most new jobs. The course will include case studies, applications, and analyses of Canadian businesses.
This course introduces the student to the importance of designing, gathering, and analyzing research in order to make better business decisions. It is their first step in learning how to perform a detailed data analysis. Through classroom lecture and discussions, the student will explore the research process by focusing on monitoring key performance indicators, problem definition, hypothesis formulation, and variable types and data sources. By the end of this course, the student will be able to analyze data, interpret their findings, and present the results of their research.
Supply Chain Management connects the integrated flows that get products to market through the combined efforts of various functions and organizations that make up the links in a Supply Chain. This course focuses on sourcing, production, demand management, order management, inventory management, transportation, and distribution. The course will also explore how Information technology enables collaboration and coordination throughout the Supply Chain from supplier to the final customer. Students will be introduced to industry specific terminology, the function of logistics, managing supply chain risk, and the move to “green” or sustainable Supply Chains.
In this course the student will develop an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities attached to a wide range of activities necessary to conduct business and commerce. The goal of this course is to teach the legal aspects and consequences of various business endeavours and to introduce the following areas of law: contract, tort, property, and case analysis using legal writing.
This course serves as an introduction to the field of organizational behaviour with a specific focus on how individuals work together within organizational systems to achieve common goals. The student will study the impact individuals and groups have on the organization through a wide breadth of theories and applications. Topics include dealing with different personalities, diversity, innovation, adaptability, Emotional Intelligence (EI), group dynamics, perception and decision-making, conflict, and ethics. The student will study and develop an awareness of how these topics can create an effective work environment and cultivate positive organizational citizenship.
Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
This course will prepare students to effectively communicate in an academic context. Students will develop skills in reading comprehension, listening and oral presentation, as well as in technical and academic writing. Students will learn to summarize and synthesize information effectively in oral and written form. Emphasis will be placed on the writing process, grammar, mechanics and formats. Students will also develop research skills using Red River College's online database and the internet.
This course further develops the student's communication skills as they apply to the world of business. The student will learn to select appropriate modes of communication and practice with applying different types of strategies in managing client relationships and building networks. The significance of teamwork in business through participation in group work will be examined. The student will also practice and develop client interview skills applicable in all areas of business to support internal and external customer service, problem solving, needs assessment and sales. Technologies will be explored including the application of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The student will also submit a series of documents used in business communication.
Welcome to Communication for Social Innovation! In this course, students will continue to build their communication skills by exploring the specific communication techniques used in careers in social innovation and community development. They will continue to practice and apply the active listening, intercultural, and social awareness strategies necessary to facilitate communication and advocacy between communities and government. Students will use a variety of communication channels, both written and spoken, to practice communicating professionally, inclusively, collaboratively, and empathetically with diverse audiences.
This course is offered in a blended format featuring online content with in class workshops on current topics in computing. This is a hands-on course where the student will develop skills in the use of Windows, Word, and PowerPoint, advanced skills in Excel and exposure to relational databases. A final project integrates these applications.
Students will be introduced to a wide range of current, relevant computer software applications which support community development and social innovation initiatives. They will explore appropriate tools for networking, collaborating, creating documents and presentations, and managing research and projects.. These skills will be immediately applied to activities in other courses, individually and in teams, and to their work after graduation. Students will also be coached in methods for assessing the usefulness of various computer software applications as technology evolves.
Students will explore traditional knowledge systems embedded in Indigenous community practices. They will be introduced to the different protocols and ceremonies followed in Indigenous communities and instructed in ways to participate or observe respectfully. Students will explore the relationships between Indigenous peoples and the natural environment and Indigenous worldviews. Pre-colonial and contemporary leadership structures, and nation-to-nation and international agreements will be reviewed. Global, federal, and local perspectives on Indigenous leadership, resistance, and reconciliation will be presented. This course lays a foundation of insight that supports learning in more advanced courses.
In this foundational course, students will be introduced to social ideas in action: how new ideas are created, developed, and applied in line with the values, principles, concepts, and strategies currently used to mobilize change and address social inequality through community-based initiatives. They will be introduced to a range of social enterprises and community development agencies in Canada and around the world, and explore opportunities that social enterprises and community development agencies have created to address social needs. This course provides students with the information needed to make a choice between specializing in community development or social entrepreneurship.
In small teams, using current project management tools and procedures, students will be matched with a community organization to undertake a project addressing the client’s challenge. The team will create an opportunity for expansion, scale, or greater effectiveness or innovation. They will be supervised by the instructor in partnership with the community supervisor. There will be opportunities for connections with other courses, such as Applied Economics and Reconciling Our Economic Futures. Each student is graded on participation, productivity, and professionalism. The project will provide the students with work-integrated experience and an opportunity to work closely with a potential employer.
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While governments, non-profits, businesses, and social enterprises distribute resources in a variety of ways, they are built on values that are all interconnected in order for communities and economies to thrive. This course will explore the 45+ continuum of values, principles and theories that support or hinder participation within microeconomics and macroeconomics as applied to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities where people work and live.
Reconciliation represents many things to many people. As we continue on a path to truth and reconciliation in Canada, this generation will define what reconciliation means to them. Students will be introduced to different perspectives on, and examples of economic reconciliation. They will be guided in the process of exploring and establishing their own understanding of reconciliation which will inform their professional development and understanding of second-year courses. This course incorporates examples of reconciliation from across Canada and includes a wide range of speakers who represent different parts of the country.
A basic understanding of money – how it is made, managed, and invested – is fundamental to our day-to-day lives. Financial literacy should be learned and reinforced throughout life as our needs change. This course will increase students’ financial knowledge and skills by teaching them how to manage their income, track their expenses, and set and achieve their financial goals. Students will learn how to track expenses and manage personal debt. They will also be introduced to different banking products and budget creation techniques that will help them hone the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to make responsible financial decisions.
Participants will explore financial management in order to develop the financial infrastructure to launch a social enterprise.
This course introduces the student to the comprehensive responsibilities of Human Resource Management in today’s evolving and diverse business environment. The student will learn how Human Resource Managers apply best practices, provide value, manage the global marketplace, and oversee talent in the workplace. Specific emphasis will be placed on the topics of recruitment, job analysis, legal compliance, human capital, training, performance management, and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
The students in this introductory course will develop language skills in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) in the context of Anishinaabe cultural worldview and teachings. The main focus of the course is honouring the language and culture of the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe. Students will practice the alphabet, double vowel system, basic grammatical structures and develop basic writing skills while experiencing and engaging in unique, authentic practices like developing personalized greetings, learning traditional songs, and having basic conversations.
This course will focus on the knowledge and application of the basic grammatical structure of the Anishinaabemowin double vowel writing system utilizing Anishinaabe cultural perspectives and knowledge as the context and content. The students will be able to speak, read and write the Anishinaabemowin language at an introductory level.
This course will continue to focus on language proficiency utilizing Anishinaabe cultural worldview and teachings as the context and content. The students will expand on their ability to speak, read and write the Anishinaabemowin language at an introductory to intermediate level using the Double Vowel writing system.
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This foundational course demonstrates the importance of mathematics in today’s business environment. Through a modular design, the student will explore the terminology, characteristics, and calculations of business measures as they relate to general business skills, accounting, human resource management, logistics, marketing, and financial services
This course will examine a range of perspectives, practices, and strategies for resolving conflict. Through readings and hands-on activities, the student will explore the history and causes of conflict and discover how individuals act and react in different conflict situations. The student will apply the materials in this course to their own experiences, contexts, and settings, and develop an integrative perspective in which the implication of different theories and research for conflict resolution practice is understood. The student will also apply strategies for resolving conflict and develop skills for positive, performance evaluation. By exploring Indigenous approaches to conflict resolution, the student will learn to appreciate the importance of culture in conflict resolution. The student will also review a number of tools for conducting self-assessments and identifying their personality profile to develop greater self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence.
This course focuses on the high level role that marketing plays in strategic planning and organizational management. This course takes a student-centred approach to the current customer-focused marketing landscape in today’s digital and global world. The student will gain an in depth understanding of the marketing mix and the impact these elements have on the marketing process. The student will apply the broad framework of market segmentation using the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP). The student will segment a market by organizing the market into groups, use targeting to send a message to potential segments, and use positioning to identify how customers view a product or service.
Project management is required by every business and industry to deliver products and services to the marketplace. In this course, the student will learn how to manage multiple projects on time and on budget. This course is the first step in preparing the student to initiate, plan, execute and control a project from start to finish. Through lectures and hands-on exercises, the student will develop a strong foundation in project management that applies to organizations of all types and sizes.
This course provides the fundamental aspects and principles of project planning including initiating, planning, executing and controlling a project from start to finish, on budget and on time. Project Managers are required by every business and community organization to manage multiple projects for employers and clients. These skills also apply to student balancing responsibilities and assignments at home, work and school. This course will focus on developing a strong foundation in Project Management.
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Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College Polytechnic programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College Polytechnic students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
University of Winnipeg
Breakdown of Credit Hours
RRC Polytech: 30 credit hours
University of Winnipeg: 60 credit hours (3-Year
degree) or 90 (4 Year or Honours degree)
The Urban and Inner-City Studies Program website is located at: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/urban-inner-city-studies/
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.