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Tribal Administration & Governance B.A.

American Indian Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2022
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 50 to 51
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The major is designed to prepare students to work for tribes and governmental and non-governmental entities that work closely with tribes. Students may select from two tracks: American Indian studies OR business administration certificate. The core requirements for the major include courses focused on tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, and federal Indian law and policy. The curriculum is based on studying the interrelationships between federal and tribal governments and the methods used by Native Nations to administer programs. Students will learn the history of federal-tribal-state relations; learn the roles of tribal leaders and administrators; and learn the laws, polices, and issues that impact tribal governments. The major is flexible to accommodate a variety of student needs. All required courses for the major are offered online. Students may either transfer to UMD with an AA degree or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and complete the required courses for the major completely online in two years OR students who are beginning their undergraduate studies may come to UMD and take courses to fulfill the UMD liberal education program requirements while taking the online courses. Students who graduate with a BA in tribal administration and governance will: • Demonstrate the ability to summarize, compare, and contrast tribal governance practices, constitutions, and statutes. • Demonstrate an understanding of settler policies and legal principles concerning Indian nations as well as settler governmental relationships with tribal governments. • Formulate effective approaches to strategic, project, and operations management in tribal contexts. • Demonstrate capacity to apply the fundamentals of relevant business practices for tribal administration. • Demonstrate capacity to summarize, analyze, synthesize, and apply the leadership qualities required of tribal administrators.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • completely online (all program coursework can be completed online)
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is not required for this major. 2. Students may declare this major at any time but once they begin the major they should take the TAG classes offered each term (with the exception of internship which should be taken their last term).
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
or EHS 1000 - Into the World [GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
or ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability [GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
or LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American [CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
or PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology [CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 31xx - Adv Writing (3 cr)
Core (31 cr)
TAG 2801 - Introduction to Tribal Administration and Governance (3.0 cr)
TAG 2820 - Foundations of Indigenous Leadership (3.0 cr)
TAG 3206 - Federal Indian Policy [SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
TAG 3230 - American Indian Tribal Government and Law [SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
TAG 3810 - Fundamentals of Tribal Strategic Management (3.0 cr)
TAG 3820 - Fundamentals of Tribal Project Management (3.0 cr)
TAG 3997 - Internship in American Indian Studies (4.0 cr)
TAG 4230 - Introduction to Federal Indian Law [SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
TAG 4250 - American Indian Diplomacy: Treaties, Compacts, and Agreements [GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
TAG 4840 - Current Issues and Opportunities in Tribal Administration and Governance (3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies Core (6 cr)
AMIN 3830 - Fundamentals of Tribal Operations Management (3.0 cr)
AMIN 4810 - Business Processes in Tribal Administration (3.0 cr)
Electives (9 cr)
Take 9 additional credits of AMIN courses, 6 of which must be at 3xxx or above. Or relevant courses by Department Head approval.
Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
Lower Division (Level 1xxx-2xxx)
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· AMIN 1xxx-2xxx
· Upper Division (Level 3xxx-4xxx)
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
· AMIN 3xxx-4xxx
Business Administration Certificate
Students will have completed the requirements to receive a Certificate in Business Administration from the Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE). To apply for the certificate, complete the online application: z.umn.edu/umdcert.
Certificate of Business Administration (16 cr)
These courses are provided in an online format and can be taken in any order. See the Course Schedule for variable start dates of courses (1st half, 2nd half or full-term). Up to two of the following courses may be substituted with equivalent classroom classes.
BUS 2100 - Fundamentals of Accounting (2.0 cr)
BUS 2200 - Fundamentals of Economics (2.0 cr)
BUS 2300 - Fundamentals of Operations Management (2.0 cr)
BUS 2400 - Fundamentals of Organizational Management (2.0 cr)
BUS 2500 - Fundamentals of Applied Statistics (2.0 cr)
BUS 2600 - Fundamentals of Financial Management (2.0 cr)
BUS 2700 - Fundamentals of Marketing (2.0 cr)
BUS 2800 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (2.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
EHS 1000 - Into the World (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitates the transition into college learning and student life at UMD and the College of Education and Human Service Professions. Introduces the promise and peril of global challenges in the 21st century and relates these challenges to local communities. pre-req: 1st semester CEHSP student
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. This course explores the global cultural context of sustainability while facilitating the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Examine the topic of environmental sustainability through the context of global culture and affairs. Explore different cultural approaches to solving environmental issues, compare and contrast these approaches with those taken in the US. Investigate the concept of outsourcing with respect to the peoples and ecosystems that are impacted by the practice. pre-req: less than 30 credits earned
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American (CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD while simultaneously fulfilling other core requirements. Examines the topic of Cultural Diversity in the U.S. through the context of language and dialect in American English. Explores the impact language has on the broad spectrum of American culture, and conversely, the ways in which various American cultures and their diverse heritages have influenced the many ways language is spoken in the United States. Investigates concepts of linguistic competency, perceptions and biases toward language, power structures manifested in language, and influences of class, race, ethnicity, and heritage on spoken language. pre-req: less than 30 credits
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology (CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course fulfills the UST 1000 requirement. Facilitate the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD; applications of positive psychology across cultures and positive behavior change; the examination of diverse perspectives in positive psychology; the promotion of student well-being, community and inclusivity, and time- and stress-management techniques. pre-req: less than 30 credits
TAG 2801 - Introduction to Tribal Administration and Governance
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 2801/TAG 2801
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
This course will provide an overview of tribal administration and governance. It will introduce students to principles of tribal sovereignty, tribal self-determination, and self-governance. Students will learn the significance of tribal constitutions, tribal jurisdiction and tribal laws. Students will be introduced to the interaction of federal, state, and tribal governments and how these interactions impact the governance of Native Nations. Students will be introduced to a variety of tribal government systems, and some common practices and problems in the administration of a tribal government. pre-req: TAG major
TAG 2820 - Foundations of Indigenous Leadership
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 2820/TAG 2820
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Foundations of Indigenous Leadership includes a historical survey of Indigenous leaders with special emphasis on the Great Lakes region. In addition, students will explore and examine their leadership qualities, identify strengths, and develop leadership goals. pre-req: TAG major
TAG 3206 - Federal Indian Policy (SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 3206/TAG 3206
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Examination of the formulation, implementation, evolution, and comparison of Indian policy from pre-colonial to self-governance. Introduces students to the theoretical approaches structuring research of federal Indian policy, views, and attitudes of the policy-makers and reaction of indigenous nations. Discussion of the policies and the impact related to those policies. prereq: minimum 30 credits and TAG major
TAG 3230 - American Indian Tribal Government and Law (SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 3230/TAG 3230
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
American Indian tribal governments and leadership, historically and today, have aimed at the promotion and protection of the nation, overseen domestic and foreign affairs, and provided for the basic needs and desires of their citizens. This course provides students a general background of the history, development, structure, and politics associated with indigenous governments, analyzing how these institutions have been modified to meet ever-changing internal needs and external pressures. prereq: minimum 30 credits and TAG major
TAG 3810 - Fundamentals of Tribal Strategic Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 3810/TAG 3810
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
This course examines the theory and practice of strategic planning and management for tribal governments, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, collaborations, and tribal communities. pre-req: TAG major
TAG 3820 - Fundamentals of Tribal Project Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 3820/TAG 3820
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
This course covers the processes of project management based upon the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and knowledge areas. By the completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques such as: the triple constraint of project management and project management knowledge areas. They will also have have the tools and techniques of project management such as: selection methods; work breakdown structures; Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis; cost estimates; earned value management; and motivation theory and team building. pre-req: TAG major
TAG 3997 - Internship in American Indian Studies
Credits: 4.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Supervised experience in a workplace relevant to a student's academic and career interests; work plan and assignments must be approved by instructor. prereq: Tribal Administration & Governance major, completion of at least 90 credits and instructor consent
TAG 4230 - Introduction to Federal Indian Law (SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 4230/TAG 4230
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Federal Indian law has had a profound effect on our lives, liberties, and properties of indigenous peoples. At times, U.S. policy and Supreme Court ruling shave worked to protect aboriginal rights, while at other times they have had devastating consequences. This course examines the role of the U.S. Supreme Court as a policy-making institution in their dealings with Indigenous nations, requiring us to ask about the origins of federal judicial power and their application indigenous peoples. prereq: TAG major and minimum 60 credits; credit will not be granted if already received for AMIN 3333
TAG 4250 - American Indian Diplomacy: Treaties, Compacts, and Agreements (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 4250/TAG 4250
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Indigenous Nations have long engaged in diplomatic arrangements with one another, foreign nations, colonial/state governments, and the United States. Such political engagements affirm the inherent sovereignty of First Nations, recognizing the distinctive rights and power unique to Native peoples and were used to forge friendships, end wars, cede lands and resources, create reservations, and reserve hunting and fishing rights. This course examines the history of First Nations treaty making, the legal and political status of Indian treaties and agreement, the ambiguities and problems in indigenous-state diplomacy and treaty litigation. prereq: TAG major and minimum 60 credits
TAG 4840 - Current Issues and Opportunities in Tribal Administration and Governance
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 4840/TAG 4840
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
This course will explore contemporary issues, challenges, and opportunities for tribal governments and consider innovative administrative/governance approaches. The significance of how external decisions by the federal or state government might impact tribal decision making will be examined. prereq: Tribal Administration & Governance major
AMIN 3830 - Fundamentals of Tribal Operations Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course will provide an overview of effective operations within tribal governments. Beginning with an analysis of various tribal constitutions and the branches of tribal governments, students will examine the functionality of tribal government organizational structures. Students will examine how execution of day-to-day operations works within that larger tribal organization. This class also explores how amending tribal constitutions can improve the delivery of services to community members.
AMIN 4810 - Business Processes in Tribal Administration
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: AMIN 4810/TAG 4810
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
This course examines fundamental business "best practices" in accounting, economics, operations, organizational management, statistics, financial management, marketing, and human resources within the specific context of Tribal enterprises and government.
BUS 2100 - Fundamentals of Accounting
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to financial and managerial accounting. Basic financial statement preparation. Basic decision making by managers using financial information. prereq: CUE major or or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or Museum Studies Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2200 - Fundamentals of Economics
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
The course will provide a general description of the U.S. economy and an introduction to the framework used by economists to analyze economic issues. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2300 - Fundamentals of Operations Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introductory survey of production and operations as a functional area of management, including operations strategy and sustainability; manufacturing and service process design; project management; global supply chain, capacity and inventory management. Current industry best practices, such as lean six-sigma will also be discussed. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2400 - Fundamentals of Organizational Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course presents students with a broad introduction to management processes and the complex world of managing in today's business environment. Topics include what managers do and skills they must possess to achieve organizational objectives, the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and organizational dynamics such as globalization, social responsibility, and change. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or Museum Studies Certificate or pre-Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering major or Resilient Precase Concrete Engineering Certificate student or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2500 - Fundamentals of Applied Statistics
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course introduces students to the fundamental of modern business statistics. Emphasis is on application of the statistical concepts to decision making in an uncertain environment. Topics include summary statistics, probability distributions and statistical inference. which includes estimation, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. The application of computers in statistical analysis is introduced. prereq: CUE major or Business Administration Certificate or BTAG or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2600 - Fundamentals of Financial Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The objective of this course is to help the student to develop an understanding of the concepts and techniques of financial management in the modern business enterprise. Evaluation of the financial risks, returns, and costs is the necessary framework in which all business policies must be examined. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of the concepts and methods of financial management by the completion of this course. Specific topics of coverage include financial statement analysis, time value of money, risk and return, the valuation of equity and bonds, capital budgeting and the cost of capital analysis. Moreover, the course also serves as a foundation for advanced work in finance. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2700 - Fundamentals of Marketing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course introduces students to the discipline of marketing as it is practices by organizations. Emphasis is on understanding how to best serve the consumer needs utilizing the most appropriate value proposition. The four P's of marketing (product, place, price, and promotion) are introduced in the context of a globally competitive environment. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or Museum Studies Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.
BUS 2800 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course introduces students to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Course materials and assignments are designed to help students understand why organization have an HRM function, what are the primary functional areas of HRM, how a well-developed HRM system can benefit organizations, and the respective roles of line managers, employees, and HRM professional in carrying out good HRM policies and practices. prereq: CUE major or BTAG or Business Administration Certificate or college consent; this course cannot be used to fulfill a LSBE major/minor requirement.