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Bachelor of Arts - Tribal Administration Studies - Business Administration Certificate

Duluth campus — Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 20,328
Application Fee: USD 50
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

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Overview

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Bachelor of Arts degree in Tribal Administration & Governance (TAG) 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. Business Administration Certificate: Students will receive a Certificate in Business Administration from the Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE). All required courses for the TAG major are offered online. Students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or completed the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum may transfer to UMD and complete the required courses for the major completely online. Students who are beginning their undergraduate education at UMD can take traditional classroom courses and online courses to fulfill UMD’s Liberal Education Program requirements while completing the online courses for the TAG major. Acquired Skills Graduates of UMD's B.A. program in Tribal Administration and Governance will successfully: Demonstrate the ability to summarize, compare, and contrast tribal governance practices, constitutions, and statutes. Demonstrate 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.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

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English-language requirements

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Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 20,328
Application fee: USD 50
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Duluth campus

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

1049 University Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

On April 2, 1895 Minnesota Governor David. M. Clough signed legislation approving the creation of the State Normal School at Duluth. Eight years later, in 1903, seven women graduated with teaching degrees. In 1921, the Normal School became the Duluth State Teacher’s College and in 1947, the Teacher's College was named the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a mid-sized comprehensive regional university that offers students a supportive atmosphere and access to the resources of the larger University of Minnesota system. UMD’s stellar...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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