About this Program
The Tribal Administration and Leadership Postbaccalaureate Certificate is designed to meet the professional needs of individuals interested in tribal governance and tribal relations. The courses in this program emphasize the leadership qualities and skills necessary for tribal contexts, strategic management, operations management, and human resources management. Topics addressed include Indigenous conceptions of leadership, strengths-based orientation, leadership styles, strategic planning and implementation, organizational frameworks, personnel, workplace conflicts, effectiveness, and efficiency.
The certificate program is designed to take one course (3 cr) each semester.
Acquired Skills
- Develop critical analytical skills of reading, interpreting, and applying scholarship in tribal sovereignty, governance management, and leadership.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to be effective tribal administrators.
Requirements
Preferred course sequence, Fall admission:
- Fall, Year 1: MTAG 5210 - Strategic Management for Tribes (3 cr)
- Spring, Year 1: MTAG 5220 - Tribal Operations (3 cr)
- Fall, Year 2: MTAG 5230 - Human Resources for Tribes (3 cr)
- Spring, Year 2: MTAG 5320 - Tribal Ethical Leadership: Principles and Practices (3 cr)
Alternative off-cycle course sequence, Spring admission:
- Spring, Year 1: MTAG 5320 - Tribal Ethical Leadership: Principles and Practices (3 cr)
- Fall, Year 1: MTAG 5210 - Strategic Management for Tribes (3 cr)
- Spring, Year 2: MTAG 5220 - Tribal Operations (3 cr)
- Fall, Year 2: MTAG 5230 - Human Resources for Tribes (3 cr)
Applicants to this program must have already earned a bachelor's degree.
Completed applications will consist of: resume/CV, unofficial undergraduate transcript(s), and a personal statement. The personal statement should give the committee a better picture of who you are and is an opportunity to share your personal qualities. You should describe what has prepared you and motivates you toward this certificate as well as how you plan to apply the certificate. It can include a summary of your educational and professional journey. It should be 500 words or less and be proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.