The Formation of the MBA/AIE program
The Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation has 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.

The MBA/AIE is . . .

• Designed to educate tribal college faculty to teach entrepreneurial business classes and conduct workshops to their Native American students
• A 45-credit hour, 3 three year lock-step program
• Taught by the School of Business Administration faculty, all of which are terminally degreed
• Funded by the Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation

Admission Requirements

• 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.

Documents required for admission

1. A completed application form
2. Two recommendations
3. Official transcripts from each college attended
4. Official GMAT score, taken no later than March 31st
5. All application materials other than GMAT due no later than April 1st

The program structure

• An information weekend is held each year in the fall so that individuals can learn about the program and attend a GMAT tutorial session.
• Each new cohort will start in the summer (July through the 1st week in August) on campus at Gonzaga University for a six-week session.
• Fall and Spring semesters will be taught via distant learning (online, videos, and special projects)

The GMAT exam

• GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test used to measure verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills.
• The GMAT is a computer adaptive test (CAT) available year-round at test centers throughout the USA.
• Call 1-800-GMAT-NOW to verify the test center nearest you, or visit www.mba.com to register online.
• POWERPREP software is available at www.mba.com.
• POWERPREP is interactive software containing practice questions and two timed computer adaptive tests.

Other information

• On campus housing will be provided for students during the six-week summer session.
• Family members are welcomed 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.

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