Indigenous Governance and Business Management

University of Lethbridge

Canada, Lethbridge

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University of Lethbridge

Canada , Lethbridge

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 140

Campuses

Lethbridge

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,183 / year

Next Intake 6-Sep-2023

Indigenous Governance and Business Management

About

Indigenous governance and business management (IGBM) provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous graduates with skills to take on leadership and managerial roles in band administration, the not-for-profit sector, Indigenous liaison work, federal and international relations, oil and gas, agriculture or your own entrepreneurial enterprises.

As an Indigenous or non-Indigenous IGBM student, you'll gain significant insight into Indigenous historical, political, legal and economic issues while acquiring strong business skills and managerial competency. You'll study essential topics such as Indigenous peoples and law, historical and legal aspects of Indigenous governments, Indigenous business and entrepreneurship, Indigenous peoples and natural resources, Canadian Indigenous project management, Canadian Indigenous tax issues and Canadian indigenous negotiations. You will also acquire skills in finance, accounting, human resources and organizational behaviour.

You can also choose a minor to enhance your knowledge in a secondary line of study. Many minors complement IGBM well such as Aboriginal health, accounting, marketing, agriculture enterprise management, environmental studies, fintech and financial innovation, family and small business management and supply chain and operations management. Learn more about our available minors.

Why take Indigenous governance and business management at the Dhillon School of Business?

The Dhillon School of Business has been a leader in supportive and community-guided Indigenous business education since 1987. As an IGBM graduate, you'll be positioned to be a leader in today's business world, equipped with an understanding of the complexities of working with, for, or as Indigenous businesses and nations. All IGBM programs are offered through an innovative partnership between the Dhillon School of Business and the Department of Indigenous Studies.

As an IGBM student, you'll have access to a number of Indigenous support services including Elders, award-winning faculty members, mentoring, small class sizes, interactive learning and the opportunity to participate in an active and supportive Indigenous Students' Union, the Youth Mentorship Program and an Indigenous student club.

Many of our students also enrol in co-operative education. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.

The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business student

Experiential learning

You'll have lots of opportunities to apply the theories you've learned in the classroom to real-life, hands-on situations as well as programs to help you connect with our student community. As a Dhillon student, you'll have access to these experiential programs and more:

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
DSB Edge
Student Professional Development
Integrated Management Experience (IME)
Student Managed Investment Fund
Dhillon School of Business student clubs
Hungary work-study
Malaysia work-study
International exchanges
Case competitions

Visit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.

Education that's personal

Our students say they chose the Dhillon School of Business because of the smaller class sizes and more personal and supportive approach to teaching. Here you'll get many opportunities to connect and interact with your professors and peers to set you up for success.

Flexible study options

Whether you're a traditional student interested in our Lethbridge campus with full-time classes during the day or a working professional interested in the Calgary Campus's evening and weekend classes, we have a flexible study option for you.

Internationally recognized for quality

As an AACSB accredited business school, the Dhillon School of Business have met very rigorous quality standards proven to provide you with the best in business education worldwide. You can trust that your education here will give you a distinct advantage in the real world including more competitive salaries, more employers interested in you after graduation and more. See all our professional accreditations and designations.

Disciplines

Dhillon School of Business

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiya)

Career

MLA
Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner
Learning Facilitator
Indigenous Relations
Engagement Officer
Band Council Member
Community Development Officer
Cultural Affairs Officer
Historical Researcher
Management Consultant
Economic Development Officer
Policy Development Officer
Political Researcher
Public Relations
Researcher

You'll also be better prepared to go on to post-graduate education or law school.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,183

Application Fee

CAD 140

How to Apply

Step 1 - Submit your application for admission

Undergraduate programs

Apply online (ApplyAlberta)
Mail a paper application (program grid)

Graduate programs

Apply online

Remember to submit your application before the appropriate deadline. The application fee payment must be made successfully for the application to be submitted.

Application Fee
All applicants to the University of Lethbridge must pay a non-refundable application processing fee, as follows:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $140 CAD
Graduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $125 (CAD)
Applicants who have attended one or more educational institutions outside of Canada: $140 (CAD)

Note: Applicants may submit only one application for admission per term (excluding applications for English for Academic Purposes). Requests to be considered for admission to an alternate undergraduate program should be emailed to admissions@uleth.ca.

Step 2 - Submit your marks, transcripts, and other documents

Review our undergraduate document requirements and make arrangements for necessary documents to be submitted before the relevant decision document deadline.

The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores. Any offer of admission made on the basis of unofficial or interim documents will be conditional upon receipt of final official documents. Such documents must confirm the applicant’s eligibility for admission, including current competitive admission standards.

Unofficial and interim documents may be submitted by email to admissions@uleth.ca or by mail to:

Admissions
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1K 3M4

Note: Graduate applicants must upload all supporting documents before submitting the online application.

Step 3 - Check your email

A few days after you submit your application, we will send you an email with your uLethbridge ID number and instructions for checking the status of your application and required documents online.

Step 4 - Apply for residence and scholarships

Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.

Visit the Scholarships and Student Finance website for more information about student awards and other resources to help you finance your education.

Step 5 - Check the status of your application and supporting documents

Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor the status of your application and required documents online through the Bridge. This system enables you to view the same information that staff at the University have access to, in real time.

Set up your Campus Login (username and password)
- You will need your uLethbridge ID number, which is emailed to you shortly after submitting your application for admission. It is also included in all correspondence from Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS). If you have not received your ID number within ten business days of submitting your application, please contact us.
Log in to the Bridge using your uLethbridge email address if you have it, otherwise, use the username@uleth.ca that was created in the previous step. For example, if you selected luxie.pronghorn as your username, you would use luxie.pronghorn@uleth.ca.
- Select Student
- Select Admissions
View your Admission Status, including:
- The program, major, and term of your current application
- Details about your status and your next steps, if any
- Details about which admission documents we have received, which remain outstanding, and which we will obtain on your behalf.

Step 6 - Watch your email inbox

If you are eligible for admission, we will send you an email to the email address provided on your application that includes your offer of admission, instructions for accepting your offer, and important information to help you prepare for your studies at uLethbridge.

If we are unable to issue you an offer of admission, you will be notified by email of the admission decision, the reason(s) for it, and advice for gaining admission to uLethbridge in the future.

Step 7 - Accept your offer

To confirm your Offer of Admission and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline date indicated on your emailed offer letter, visit the Bridge. If you are not able to accept online, please see the Confirmation of Admission page included in your emailed offer letter.

Step 8 - Meet the conditions of your offer, if any

If you received a conditional offer of admission, you will need to ensure that you fulfill all conditions by the appropriate deadline. Be sure to read the general information about conditional admission and the specific information included in your offer of admission letter.

Step 9 - Attend your New Student Orientation

You will be emailed an invitation for new student orientation, which is held each September and January for undergraduate students and each September for graduate students.