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.
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.
Ai'saipiiyi - Bachelor of Indigenous Leadership & Management Program
OSCC Recommended Program Sequence for Years 1 & 2
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Foundational Year Foundational Learning, also known as Academic Upgrading, provides prospective students with the opportunity to meet the admission requirements needed to enter the Business Indigenous Leadership Management Program. |
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| Math 30-2 | English 30-1 |
| Year 1 - Fall OSCC Courses |
Year 2 - Fall OSCC Courses |
| IBED 3730 - Special Topics in Indigenous Social Innovation | IBED Option #3 - Concentration Requirement - TBD |
| IBED 3731 - Special Topics in Indigenous Leadership | IBED Option #4 - Concentration Requirement - TBD |
| IBED 3732 - Special Topics in Indigenous Treaty Law | GNED Tier 2 - SK Elective - General Education Requirement |
| Year 1 - Winter OSCC Courses |
Year 2 - Winter OSCC Courses |
| IBED 3733 - Special Topics in Indigenous Business Management | GNED Tier 3 - SK Elective - General Education Requirement |
| IBED 3734 - Special Topics in Indigenous Sustainability | GNED Tier 3 - SK Elective - General Education Requirement |
| IBED 3735 - Special Topics in Indigenous Entrepreneurship |
MGMT 2262 - Business Statistics I Note: Must be a registered MRU Student |
| Year 1 - Spring OSCC Courses |
Year 2 - Spring OSCC Courses |
| SK Elective #1 | SK Elective #3 |
| SK Elective #2 | SK Elective #4 |
| Year 1 - Summer OSCC Courses |
Year 2 - Summer OSCC Courses |
| IBED Option #1 - Concentration Requirement | GNED Tier 2 - SK Elective - General Education Requirement |
| IBED Option #2 - Concentration Requirement - TBD | GNED Tier 3 - SK Elective - General Education Requirement |
Note: Students may take a maximum of 10 SK and 10 Indigenous Business courses throughout their program.
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