Business

Students in the Business Department prepare for ownership, management, or operation of a small business. They also prepare for the startup of a business. The purpose of the program is to develop the owner and/or manager’s ability to organize resources that maximize the potential for meeting business and personal goals. The program emphasizes planning, record keeping, marketing, financial management, and human resources management.

  • The Masters of Management degree at LCOOU is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to create a new generation of leaders with successful careers across local, tribal and global environments. Students combine academic knowledge, case study analysis, practical application and field study to develop leadership skills and capabilities within administration and management roles.

    Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates will be able to accomplish the following:

    • Systematically approach organizational challenges and issues

    • Plan, allocate and manage human and material resources

    • Develop and implement programs that improve team effectiveness, organizational change, and continuous improvement

    • Demonstrate ethical leadership to build consensus, guide decision-making and execute strategy

  • Program Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science Business Management Degree will be able to accomplish the following:

    Support businesses and organizations through sound business practices and effective leadership qualities.

    Utilize best practices in business to engage in effective planning activities that result in measurable impacts and outcomes.

    Demonstrate leadership skills through the ability to set direction and work with others.

    Analyze and interpret information to reach conclusions and make effective business decisions.

    Explain the unique regional business environment with a focus on Lac Courte Oreilles, Red Cliff, Bad River, Lac du Flambeau, and St. Croix.

    Demonstrate expertise in Excel, QuickBooks, and business planning, including unique considerations for tribal entrepreneurs and Native enterprises.

    Evaluate ethical obligations and responsibilities of businesses and organizations.

  • The Associate of Applied Science Accounting Program is designed to provide the student the necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical knowledge in accounting, as well as proficiency in it. It will prepare students to build a solid foundation of career-specific accounting skills, including basic accounting, cost accounting, taxation, financial statement analysis, and payroll accounting; you will be prepared for a wide array of professional opportunities.

    Program Outcomes

    Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting will be able to accomplish the following:

    Perform basic functions of entry level bookkeeping/accounting positions.

    Apply related accounting knowledge such as taxation, payroll, auditing, in performing accounting/bookkeeping functions/work.

    Use technology (i.e. computers, accounting software, information data bases) to perform and enhance financial and management reports.

    Use clear and concise communication to convey relevant financial and non-financial information so that decision makers can formulate informed decisions.

    Student Profile

    Students entering the Accounting program should possess the following:

    An aptitude for mathematics

    Aptitude for close attention to detail

    Good communication skills

    Good computer skills

  • Program Outcomes

    Students who complete the Associate of Science Small Business Management will:

    Use a variety of commonly accepted business and industry software

    Apply standard business practices

    Write a small business plan

Career Outlook

Graduates with a business degree may work in a variety of roles, which include the following:

  • Business Manager

  • Bookkeeper

  • Marketing or development office

  • Accounting assistant

  • Accounting clerk

  • Accounts payable clerk

  • Billing clerk

  • Bookkeeper

  • Consultant

  • Junior accountant

  • Loan administrator

  • Payroll clerk

  • Public, tax or cost accountant

  • Staff accountant

  • Tax advisor

  • Tax preparer

Student Organization -  American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL)

The American Indigenous Business Leaders' mission is to increase the representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in business and entrepreneurial ventures through education and leadership development opportunities.

Johnson Foundation Scholarship for Business Students

  • Award Varies

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

  • Must be registered for at least 6 credits and be a degree seeking student

 

** ADMISSIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS To apply to the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Master’s Programs, you will need to submit a separate application packet directly to the master’s program director. Application requirements include:

1. Academic Statement of Interest

2. Two letters of reference (professional or academic)

3. Complete all steps in the general admission process listed above.

4. Transcripts from undergraduate program that support a 3.0 or higher in GPA