The MBA in AIE program prepares leaders to effectively manage and support sustainable business critical to the growth of sustainable economies in Indian Country and independent communities throughout Native America. The program expands student’s analytical skills, critical thinking, and tribal leadership skills in order to successfully address the unique demands facing tribal organizations and communities in a global economy.
The MBA in AIE is a two-year cohort program. Each new cohort begins in the summer with a three-week session at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University. The remaining three weeks of summer term are taught via distance learning.
Fall and spring semesters include three to five day on-campus visits and distance learning.
Admissions Requirements
Application for Graduate Students:
- Students applying to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University must submit 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Graduate Application, which can be accessed online at
- Along with the application for graduate study, each program at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has distinct admission requirements. Please refer to the table below to view that detailed information.
Program Name |
How To Apply Link |
MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship (MBA-AIE) | /school-of-business-administration/graduate/mba-in-american-indian-entrepreneurship/how-to-apply |
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Degree Requirements
To complete the MBA - AIE degree program, thirty-five credit hours of 500 and 600-level graduate business administration courses are required beyond the pre-requisite courses. Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
Curriculum: 35 credits
YEAR 1 - SUMMER | |
MBUS 560T Accounting Analysis | 3 credits |
MBUS 614 Business Ethics | 2 credits |
MBUS 618 Tribal Seminar 1 | 1 credit |
YEAR 1 – FALL | |
MBUS 520 Financial Management | 2 credits |
MBUS 628 Managerial Accounting | 2 credits |
MBUS 647 Entrepreneurship | 1 credit |
MBUS 672 Decision Making for Managers | 1 credit |
YEAR 1 – SPRING | |
MBUS 624 Finance Theory & Practice | 2 credits |
MBUS 625 Operations Theory & Practice | 2 credits |
MBUS 615 Small Business Marketing | 3 credits |
YEAR 2 – SUMMMER | |
MBUS 610 Economic Analysis | 2 credits |
MBUS 699 Study Abroad Trip: Operations & Tribal Leadership | 2 credits |
YEAR 2 – FALL | |
MBUS 612 Managing People and Performance | 2 credits |
MBUS 683 Doing Business in Indian Country; Legal Environment | 2 credits |
MBUS 619 Tribal Seminar 2 | 1 credit |
Elective | 1 credit |
YEAR 2 – Spring | |
MBUS 616 Tribal Strategic Management | 2 credits |
MBUS 626 Information Systems Theory & Practice | 2 credits |
Electives | 2 credits |