Tribal Business Management

Tribal Business Management

Technical Certificate

Develops the skill of people who work or plan to work in a tribal organization or Native American business environment. Areas covered include fundamental management skills and how a native nation's historical, legal, political and cultural context impact an organization's work.

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    Program Outline

    Term 1
    Course # Course Title Credits
    1010210600 Business Essentials
    Description

    This class helps new Nicolet students make a successful transition to the College. The course is a chance for students to learn College resources, practice pacing and time management, grit and the learning management system. Students also receive an introduction and have opportunities to practice professional business communication.

    1.00
    1010214000 Fundamentals of Tribal Management
    Description

    Examines the basics of business and management in a tribal organizational context or Native American business setting. Topics are approached from a culturally relevant perspective and include leadership, human resource development, sustainable resource building, entrepreneurship and program planning. Prerequisite: 1010210600 Business Essentials (C or better).

    3.00
    1010214200 Tribal Supervisory Management
    Description

    Explores management theories and strategies for effective supervisory management in a tribal organizational context or Native American business setting. This course merges tribal traditions or knowledge with business management as tools for successful supervisory management. Topics covered include federal Indian law, business ethics, strategic planning, job analysis and the employee performance evaluation process as tools for effective workforce development and supervisory management. Prerequisites: 1010214000 Fundamentals of Tribal Management (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1010210600 Business Essentials (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

    3.00
    Elective Elective
    Description
    3.00

    At A Glance

    How You'll Learn

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    On Location Reservations

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    Hybrid/
    Blended

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    Optional Lab Support

    Spring 2025 Start Dates

    January 13 - 16-Week Spring Term Start
    March 10 - Additional 8-Week Term Start for Select Courses

    Summer 2025 Start Date

    June 16 - 8-Week Summer Term Start

    Fall 2025 Start Dates

    August 25 - 16-Week Fall Term Start
    October 20 - Additional 8-Week Term Start Start for Select Courses

    Program Tuition*

    $1,109

    *Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

    You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

    Transportation
    $1,150
    Food/Housing
    $1,144
    Personal Expenses
    $1,146

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand the relationship between a Native nation's legal, political and cultural context and the workplace
    • Lead, motivate, and supervise others
    • Plan and execute projects and everyday operations
    • Manage organizational culture
    • Manage organizational personnel and non-personnel resources

    Your Potential Careers

    • First Line Supervisor/Manager
    • Administrative Services Manager
    • Program Manager

    Median Annual Salary

    $67,271 $78,454 $81,275
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