Program Description
The Bachelor or Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership provides the student an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully manage and lead within public, private, government, and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum offers specific areas of emphasis, while integrating practical application and active learning strategies to encourage growth in management and leadership roles.
Leadership is more than a title – it is an immersive, empowering, and transformative force that unifies people and strengthens communities. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership with a Tribal Leadership option is dedicated to building leaders who serve Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples with vision, accountability, and cultural integrity. Through practical and culturally grounded learning, students gain the skills to lead effectively in tribal governments, Native nonprofits, education, law, human services, and economic development. Reflective coursework and hands-on tribal experiences ensure leadership development is deeply rooted in tribal community needs and cultural values. Graduates emerge prepared to grow personally and professionally while advancing tribal sovereignty, resilience, and future of Native Nations.
General Education Requirements
*Gen Ed Electives: With approval by faculty advisor, student may choose a combination of courses with a general education designator to complete the requirements of this section.
Program Requirements
Lower Level Requirements
| IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 credits |
| MDIA 3050 | New Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGT 3415 | Applied Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 credits |
| STAT 2000 | Statistics and the World | 3 credits |
| General Electives | 14 credits |
General Electives: Student must obtain approval by faculty advisor for any courses taken to complete the requirements in this section.
Upper Level Requirements
Tribal Option
| NAIS 3300 | Federal Indian Law | 3 credits |
| NAIS 4100 | Tribal Government | 3 credits |
| NAIS 4110 | Educational Foundations in American Indian Education | 3 credits |
| NAIS 4340 | Natural Resource Management on Western Reservations | 3 credits |
| NAIS 4400 | Tribal Leadership Practicum | 3 credits |
| ACCT, ANTH,BADM, COMM, ECON, ENTR, FIN, GEOG, IMGT, LEAD, MDIA, MGT, MKT , NAIS | 15 credits |
Program Electives: Student must obtain approval by faculty advisor for any courses taken to complete the requirements in this section.