BS Nonprofit Leadership and Management (American Indian Studies) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in nonprofit leadership and management with a concentration in American Indian studies prepares you to be a leader who understands and respects Native and Indigenous perspectives and aims to strengthen and advance nonprofit organizations that serve tribal communities. You explore the structure and purpose of nonprofits that operate on or in partnership with tribal lands, including those organized by tribal governments.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Community Resources and Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses NLM 160 Voluntary Action and Community Leadership NLM 220 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations NLM 235 Leadership and Ethics NLM 300 Fund Raising and Resource Development NLM 310 Strategic Volunteer Engagement NLM 380 Financial Management for Community Organizations What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more CEO Growth: 3.2% Median Salary: $213,990 Learn more Community Specialist Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $56,730 Learn more Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Human Resources Manager Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $149,280 Learn more Office Manager Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $114,130 Learn more Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $146,910 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more TV Program Director Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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