2021-2023 Catalog

Bachelor of Arts, Tribal Governance and Business Management, Junior-Entry Option

This option is for students entering at the junior level after earning an approved Associate in Arts and Sciences or the equivalent from NWIC or another institution. Students who have completed another type of associate’s degree should consult with an advisor because additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements. Students transferring from another college may apply up to 90 credits toward completion of the program. Students must complete at least 180 credits, 60 of which are at the 300-499 level, in order to graduate.

Requirements

Prior Credits (90 credits)

Approved Associate’s degree or transfer degree.

Tribal Governance and Business Management Core Requirements, Junior-Entry Option (88 Credits)

BUAD 202Business Law

5

BUAD 212Financial Accounting

5

BUAD 235Managerial Accounting

5

CMPS 116Microsoft Office I

3

CSOV 300Cultural Sovereignty Transfer Seminar

5

ECON 203Contemporary Tribal Economics

5

ENGL 305Technical Writing for Tribal Leaders

5

MATH 107Elementary Statistics I

5

POLS 350Native Governments and Politics

5

TGBM 310Human Resources in Native Commun

5

TGBM 315Project Management

5

TGBM 330Grant Management

5

TGBM 350Marketing

5

TGBM 410Finance: A Practice for Indiv/Comm

5

TGBM 420Citizen Entrepreneurship

5

TGBM 440Structure & Organization Tribal Gov

5

TGBM 499ACapstone Project

5

TGBM 499BCapstone Project

5

CSOV 300: Students who have completed CSOV 101 or the equivalent at NWIC or another institution need to enroll in 5 credits of upper-division coursework in place of CSOV 300.

TGBM 499A and TGBM 499B: To be taken within two quarters of completion

Tribal Governance and Business Management Core Requirements Concentration Areas (2-9 credits)

Students may choose from the concentration areas listed below to complete elective courses for graduation requirements. Please work with your advisor to determine the appropriate concentration for your area of interest. Students who do not select a concentration area will need to choose at least 2 additional elective course credits.

Tribal Casino Management (8 credits)

HRCM 111Intro to Casino Management

5

HRCM 285Leadership and Financial Mgt

3

Tribal Entrepreneurship (6 credits)

BUAD 121Personal and Small Business Finance

3

BUAD 135Small Business Management

3

Public and Tribal Administration (9 credits)

PTAD 210Principles of Planning

3

PTAD 220Public Policy Process

3

PTAD 230Tribal Org Theory/Dvlpmt

3

Total Credit Hours: 180-187