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.

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).

Studies the governance and administration of contemporary Native Nations. It examines legislative, executive and judicial structures and functions, as they relate to nation rebuilding. Students study a Nation’s major executive/administrative functions recognizing that effective administration is a key to self-determination and sovereignty. The course places contemporary challenges in a historical context. Prerequisites: 1010214000 Fundamentals of Tribal Management (C or better) and 1010214200 Tribal Supervisory Management (C or better).

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).