Associate of Arts and Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship
This program of study provides students with essential quantitative, communication, and core business skills and knowledge to immediately perform successfully in a commercial enterprise or community organization. Additionally, the concentration areas of the program allow students to customize their degree to focus specifically on casino management, entrepreneurial pursuits, or preparation for a baccalaureate program in business. The program is a direct transfer degree designed for students who may be interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Northwest Indian College or another four-year college or university. Students interested in continuing toward a baccalaureate program should consult with an NWIC advisor before selecting courses to ensure the requirements are met for those programs.
Northwest Indian College Requirements
Required (11 Credits)
NOTE: CMPS 101 or above; If a computer course coded NE (Non-transfer Elective) is substituted then 3 additional credits of Transfer Electives (coded TE) must be chosen.
Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (20 Credits)
CSOV 102: One or more Native language courses totaling at least 5 credits. Consult with an advisor regarding satisfying general education requirements. Requires approval by the Dean of Academics.
General Education Requirements (25 Credits)
Quantitative Skills 5 credit requirement - met in Core Requirements
Humanities Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and Core Requirements
Social Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and Core Requirements
Natural Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - choose courses meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements
Core Program Requirements (25 Credits)
Business and Entrepreneurship Concentration Areas (9-11 Credits)
Students may choose from the concentration areas listed below to complete graduation or transfer requirements. These courses may satisfy general education requirements as well as satisfy concentration requirements. Please work with your advisor to determine the appropriate concentration and elective courses for your area of interest. A total of at least 9 credits must be completed in concentration plus elective courses to meet the 90 credit program requirement.
Tribal Casino Management (11 Credits)
Choose 2
| HRCM 275 | The Regulatory Environment | 3 |
| HRCM 290 | Building Protecting Gaming Assets | 3 |
| HRCM 295 | Org Dev Tribal Gaming Environment | 3 |
Tribal Entrepreneurship (9 Credits)
Tribal Business Administration (10 Credits)
No Concentration (9 Credits)
Choose at least 9 elective credits
Total Credit Hours: 90-92