Indigenous Business and Public Administration

Indigenous Business and Public Administration

The Indigenous Business and Public Administration Program emphasizes a unique Indigenous perspective on business management and Indigenous governance.  

The curriculum offers a balance between theory, conceptual thinking and the application of technical knowledge, with a significant focus on marketing, human resources, accounting, and finance. 

The Regina Campus is home to the Indigenous Business and Public Administration programs, with classes offered at the Saskatoon and Northern Campuses in person, hybrid, and online. It may include off-campus classes through community-based programs. Students can take courses full-time or part-time.

Program Descriptions

Certificate in Indigenous Management (Levels I and II)

The Certificate in Indigenous Management (Levels I and II) is designed for students and working professionals who want to build strong, practical skills for leadership in Indigenous business, governance, public administration, and economic development.

Through this certificate, students will gain a solid foundation in core business practices while developing a deeper understanding of how Indigenous business and public administration operate in real-world contexts. Students will explore how municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal governments interact with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Nations and communities, with a focus on legal frameworks, policy development, and business partnerships.

This program prepares you to work confidently within your own community or across public, private, and non-profit sectors, supporting effective business, economic development, and governance, and advancing Indigenous relations. Courses are delivered fully online and through live Zoom sessions, making this program accessible to learners anywhere in Canada.

Certificate in Indigenous Business Communications

The Certificate in Indigenous Business Communications prepares graduates to communicate with confidence, cultural awareness, and purpose in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous professional environments.

This program emphasizes culturally grounded communication practices that support leadership, advocacy, and innovation in today’s interconnected business and public administration landscapes. Students develop the skills needed to build respectful relationships, navigate complex organizational settings, and bridge communication gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

Graduates of this certificate are well equipped to promote accurate representation, strengthen collaboration, and contribute meaningfully to reconciliation efforts through effective, informed communication.

Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)

The Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) offers a distinctive, Indigenous-centred approach to business leadership, governance, and management. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary business practices, the program prepares graduates to lead with confidence in small-scale businesses, large corporations, public sector organizations, and Indigenous and community-based institutions.

Students engage with a curriculum that balances academic theory, strategic and conceptual thinking, and hands-on application of business principles. Core areas of study include marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, and public administration—equipping graduates with the skills needed to support sustainable economic development and navigate complex organizational environments.

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Majors:

• Accounting: 21 credit hours
• Finance: 18 credit hours
• Human Resource Management: 15 credit hours
• Marketing: 15 credit hours
• General Business Studies: 15 credit hours

Program Length:

• 2-4 years, depending on Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor

Admission Requirements:

Minimum 70% average using the following courses:

• English Language Arts 30
• Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30, Calculus 30*
• Two approved 30-level Math, Science, Language, Social Science, or Business and Management course
• * it is strongly recommended that students have both Foundations of Math 30 & Pre-Calc 30*

The Bachelor of Administration degree offers students the option of specializing in several core concentration areas. Within the degree, students have the option to major in: 

• Accounting 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Finance 
• Human Resource Management 
• International Business 
• Management 
• Marketing 

Each area of specialization has been carefully designed in order to ensure the highest standard of quality and relevance. 

Career Opportunities:

Program Available At: 

• Regina Campus
• Saskatoon Campus 
• Northern Campus 
• Off-Campus (Community-Based Programs)

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Co-operative Education Program in Business Administration (UofR)

• Students must apply in the term they will complete between 54-81 credit hours in the BBA program
• Apply to the University of Regina Co-op Office during the first week of a term
• Must have a passing grade in ENGL 100, BUS 007, BUS 260, BUS 285
• Must have entrance and maintenance PGPA of at least 67.50%

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Certificate in Indigenous Management

What are the courses required for this program?                         

Level I
Credit Hours Required Courses  

• 3.0 ADMN 100 Introduction to Administration    
• 3.0 ADMN 260 Introduction to Organizational Behavior   
• Three Electives:  9.0
  • ADMN 220 Introduction to First Nations Public Administration 
  • ADMN 225 First Nations Economic Development   
  • ADMN 228 Indigenous Governance   
  • ADMN 285 Introduction to Financial Accounting 

15.0 Total Credit Hours

Level II
Credit Hours Required Courses  

• 3.0 ENGL 100 Introduction to English     
• 3.0 ADMN 100 Introduction to Administration    
• 3.0 ADMN 220 Introduction to First Nations Public Administration  
• 3.0 ADMN 225 First Nations Economic Development  
• 3.0 ADMN 228 Indigenous Governance
• 3.0 ADMN 260 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour  
• 3.0 ADMN 285 Introduction to Financial Accounting   
• Three Electives:  9.0
  • ADMN 203 Comparative Management
  • ADMN 205 Management Communications 
  • ADMN 210 Introduction to Marketing 
  • ADMN 250 Introduction to Human Resource Management   
  • ADMN 261 Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, Gaming and Entertainment Management  
  • ADMN 288 Introduction to Managerial Accounting  
  • ADMN 310 Strategic Marketing   
  • ADMN 320 Planning in First Nations Public Sector Organizations 
  • ADMN 328 Nation Building   
  • ADMN 352 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution in First Nations Setting  

30.0 Total Credit Hours

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