MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN AMERICAN INDIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Current Students

Alumni

"My Time with the Gonzaga MBA-AIE program was the most enriching, positive educational experience of my life. The staff and faculty were most gracious in sharing their knowledge and expertise with us. The support we received from Gonzaga and the Johnson Foundation allowed us to concentrate on our educational program and not have to worry about housing, living and tuition costs. I truly felt a personal connection with the faculty and staff, and continue to communicate with them today. The degree I earned from this program has allowed me to advance professionally through the ranks of my agency. When I began the MBA-AIE program in June of 2002, I was a teacher at Fort Peck Community College in Poplar, Montana. By utilizing my MBA credentials, and applying the business, management and leadership knowledge/skills gleaned from my classroom instruction, I now serve in a senior, national level, management position with the Bureau of Indian Education. Without the Gonzaga MBA-AIE experience, my current career would not have been possible."

THE MBA/AIE. . .

• Prepares leaders to effectively manage and support sustainable business on American Indian reservations
• Is a 45-credit hour, 3 three year lock-step program
• Is taught by the School of Business Administration faculty, all of which are terminally degreed
• Is funded by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation and GU

THE PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• Each new cohort begins in the summer with a six week session at GU. 
• Fall and Spring semesters will be taught via distant learning (online, videos, and special projects).
• One weekend of each fall and spring semester the cohorts will come to GU for on-site instruction.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum index score of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT score)
• Minimum GMAT score of 450
• All tribal college faculty or staff members are eligible. First priority will be given to those directly affiliated with entrepreneurship education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and ACCEPTANCE POLICY

1. Copy of Tribal Enrollment Verification Card 
2. A completed application form
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. Two copies of official transcripts from each college attended
5. Official GMAT score, taken no later than March 31st
6. Professional resume
7. Three short essays
8. All application materials other than GMAT due no later than April 1st
   
9. After acceptance the student is required to pay a $250 commitment fee, which is refundable after graduation
10. A statement of financial need will be required upon acceptance

THE GMAT EXAM

• The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive test (CAT) used to measure verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills.
• The GMAT is available year-round at test centers throughout the USA.
• Call 1-800-717-GMAT to verify the test center nearest you, or visit www.mba.com to register online.
• The GMAT exam fee and limited travel expenses to a test center will be reimbursed by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation through GU upon receipt of an expense report and the GMAT test score.
• POWERPREP is interactive software containing practice questions and two timed computer adaptive tests.
• POWERPREP software is available at www.mba.com.

OTHER INFORMATION

• On campus housing will be provided for students during the six-week summer session.
• Family members are welcome to live with students on campus during the summer.
• Summer travel expenses will be reimbursed up to $1,000.
• Spokane and its surrounding communities have various events during the summer to entertain family members.

THE FORMATION OF THE MBA/AIE PROGRAM

• The Johnson Scholarship Foundation (formerly the Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation) allocated scholarship support for American Indians through the 33 Tribal Colleges of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
• The purpose is to stimulate the development of small business on American Indian reservations, thereby increasing the number of employment opportunities.
• The Johnson Foundation chose Gonzaga University to develop the MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship Program because it is nationally recognized, accredited, and the program is consistent with the University's mission.

If you have questions or would like to request further information regarding the MBA/AIE program please contact:

Stacey Chatman
Assistant Director for Admissions
MBA in AIE Program Manager
Graduate School of Business
Gonzaga University, AD Box 9
Spokane, Washington 99258-0009
(509) 313-4622 or (800) 986-9585 ext. 4622
Fax: (509) 313-5811
E-mail: chatman@gonzaga.edu