Indigenous Economic Development Course Offerings

ADMN 100

Introduction to Administration

This course will introduce students to the functional areas of administration in a variety of organizations.
*Note: Students who have received credit for more than two of ADMN 210 (or BUS 210), ADMN 250 (or BUS 250), ADMN 270 (or BUS 270), ADMN 275 (or BUS 275), ADMN 288 (or BUS 288), ADMN 290 (or BUS 290), ADMN (or BUS) courses numbered 300 or higher may not take or receive credit for ADMN 100. Students may not receive credit for both ADMN 100 and BUS 100.*

ADMN 225

First Nations Economic Development

This course is designed to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to band entrepreneurial development undertaken by government agencies, research and planning groups, band organizations, band councils and individual band entrepreneurs. Problem areas and alternative approaches will be investigated in relation to the physical and social environments, external factors, and the socio-cultural environment.
***Prerequisite: ADMN 100 (or BUS 100) and INDG 100. Concurrent enrolment is allowed in INDG 100.***

ADMN 260

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes of organizational behaviour. The topics include individual level variables, such as perception, personality, attitudes, and motivation; interpersonal and group processes, such as communication, teams, leadership, and power; and, organizational level factors such as organizational design, culture, and change.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100, or ACAD 100, or KIN 101.***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ADMN 260 and BUS 260.*

INDG 201

Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Issues

This course is a survey of contemporary Indigenous issues, covering topics including self-government, political organizations, the land claims process, social and economic conditions, and Aboriginal identity.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of the Program Coordinator.***

INDG 236

Indigenous Economic, Environmental, and Geographic Systems

This course will examine the interrelationships of Indigenous economies, environments, and geographies. The holism of Indigenous perspectives will be demonstrated.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

INDG 280

Research Issues in Indigenous Studies

This course examines the dynamics of research in Indigenous studies, including ethics, sensitivities, protocols, and priorities. This course will survey the history of research in Indigenous studies.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of the Department Head.***

INDG 282

Methods in Indigenous Community-Based Research

This course will provide the basic methods in applied research involving Indigenous people and their communities.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100 or permission of the Department Head.***