Graduate Degree
Duration
As few as 12 months
Credit Hours
30
Total Tuition
$11,640*
Broaden your leadership skills and reach targeted audiences with the Master of Science in Native American Leadership degree. This online leadership-focused degree program is designed to equip you with culturally relevant knowledge and skills, giving you the tools to advance your career within the tribe or develop business relationships with tribal nations. You do not need to identify as Native American to obtain this degree.
In this one-of-a-kind program, you will gain strong leadership skills in communication, presentation, critical thinking and problem-solving. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the complex culture and history influencing modern Native American communities. The distinctive curriculum is designed by tribal leadership and covers historical, cultural and regulatory factors affecting business and leadership within the native community.
As a graduate of this online master's program, you will have the specialized cultural knowledge and advanced leadership skills you need to move forward in your career within the tribal nations. Common areas of employment include all aspects of tribal government at the state and federal level. The job market in certain areas of economic development have great potential: tourism, gaming and recreational activities including hunting and fishing.