Program descriptionIndigenous 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.The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business studentExperiential learningYou’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 EdgeStudent Professional DevelopmentIntegrated Management Experience (IME)Student Managed Investment FundDhillon School of Business student clubsHungary work-studyMalaysia work-studyInternational exchangesCase competitionsVisit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.Education that’s personalOur 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 optionsWhether 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 qualityAs 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.Possible careersMLAEntrepreneur and Small Business OwnerLearning FacilitatorIndigenous RelationsEngagement OfficerBand Council MemberCommunity Development OfficerCultural Affairs OfficerHistorical ResearcherManagement ConsultantEconomic Development OfficerPolicy Development OfficerPolitical ResearcherPublic RelationsResearcherYou'll also be better prepared to go on to post-graduate education or law school.