three-year program for students directly from high school, a two-year program for students who have university experience, and a program for Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses (typically completed in 24 months). Shannon School of Business Dean: Dr. John Nadeau The Shannon School of Business offers one Master of Business Administration with a focus on Community Economic Development (MBA CED) along with 9 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree options. There is also a Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Four post-baccalaureate diplomas are also offered. School of Science and Technology Dean: Richard Pierrynowski, MSc The School of Science and Technology offers four Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree options and five Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degree options. The School also offers a Bachelor of Arts and Science in the Environment. Students may also pursue six Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) transfer degree options with Dalhousie University. Jointly with the Canadian Coast Guard College, a Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Science is available. Unama'ki College Associate Vice-President: Stephen Augustine, MA Dean: Laurianne Sylvester In 2010, Unama'ki College was founded as an offshoot of the school specializing in Mi'kmaq history, culture and education. As of 2013, it has some 250 aboriginal students. Its library holds 1,500 books on aboriginal issues and 7,000 documents. The college includes the following facilities: Mi'kmaq Resource Centre (MRC) L'nui'sultimkeweyo'kom Mi'kmaq Language Lab Indigenous Science Research Commons Indigenous Students Commons The Department of Indigenous Studies offers disciplines in Mi’kmaq Studies and Integrative Science. Scholarships and bursaries CBU offers nine major entrance scholarships based on the student's average from high school. Students with a 90% average or greater are eligible for scholarships ranging in amount from $10,000 (Orpha Thayer-Scott) to $24,000 (Chancellor's) over a four-year period. Other entrance scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 a year are also available. Students taking a minimum of 24 credits are eligible for in-course scholarships the following year depending on their academic performance. Unlike in-course bursaries, which are also available, in-course scholarships do not require an application. A new Work-Study Bursary Program is also available to provide students with financial need the opportunity for on-campus employment The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. Cape Breton University scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include: Earth Tech/CBCL Award –