Ai'saipiiyi

Bachelor of Indigenous Leadership and Management

The Ai’saipiiyi Bachelor of Indigenous Leadership and Management is a unique degree program offered in collaboration with Mount Royal University’s Bisset School of Business. Named by Ceremonial Knowledge Keeper Herman Yellow Old Woman, this program blends Siksika Knowledge and community-based economic principles with Mount Royal’s business practices. It prepares students for successful careers by integrating First Nation community and cultural practices into a business context, supporting Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Administration Degree.

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Career Paths

Graduates are well-prepared for roles in Indigenous business development, community economic development, government relations, and corporate consulting. Common career paths include:

  • Indigenous business consultant
  • Economic development officer
  • Community outreach coordinator
  • Cultural liaison officer

Course Information

To earn this Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, students must complete 40 courses:

  • 10 Siksika Knowledge Courses (transferable to MRU)
  • 10 OSCC Business Courses (developed by OSCC)
  • 20 Core Requirement Courses (depending on your chosen business specialization)


Siksika Knowledge Courses cover topics such as Siksika history, spirituality, societies, child-rearing, treaty knowledge, residential schools, cultural immersion, and traditional lands.

Additional Business-Indigenous Courses include: Indigenous Leadership and Business Management, Treaty Law & Business, Social Innovation, Blackfoot Perspectives on Sustainability and Ethics, Indigenous Entrepreneurship, and Community Engagement.

Program Requirements

Applicants must have completed these prerequisite courses, ideally by Year 1:

  • Math 30-2 (Minimum)
  • English 30-1

Tuition, Fees & How to Apply

For detailed information on tuition and fees, please visit Mount Royal University’s website. You should also apply directly through Mount Royal University.

Program Contact

For more details, contact us at (403) 734-3862
Toll Free: 1-888-734-3862