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Overview
The entire Tribal Administration and Governance program of the University of Minnesota is designed to serve working adults offering weekend and online classes. Weekend sessions meet five times per semester on Friday evening and all day Saturday; students may attend in person or participate virtually for weekend sessions.
Acquired Skills
- explain and analyze the legal, cultural, and political contours of tribal sovereignty
- formulate and apply effective approaches to strategic, operational, human resource, project, and fiscal management in tribal governance contexts
- demonstrate effective applied research and methodological skills regarding tribal sovereignty, governance management, and leadership
- demonstrate effective communication skills regarding tribal sovereignty, governance management, and leadership
- identify, analyze, and apply the leadership qualities required of tribal administrators
- demonstrate the globally contextualized intercultural competencies inherently necessary for effective tribal administration and governance
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Tribal Sovereignty
- Administration Governance
- Leadership and Ethics in Indigenous Community Life and Organizations
- Applied Leadership and Ethics in an Indigenous Organizational Context
- Advanced Tribal Administration and Governance (Human Resources)
- Tribal Finance, Accounting and Budgets
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
38 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Finance Public Administration View 58 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree - Anyone who has or will obtain a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S. may apply for admission.
- GPA - Preferred minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher for admission.
- Letters of Recommendation - Two letters of recommendation from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work. Other recommenders, such as employers, are also acceptable.
- Personal Statement - The personal statement should include what you hope to get out of the MTAG program and accomplish in tribal administration and governance.
Tuition Fee
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International
41762 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1099 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41762 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1099 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
26334 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 693 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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