Degree objective: The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Administration (MSA) Program is designed for students pursuing administrative careers. The program offers insight into human and organizational relationships; develops skills in oral and written communication; enhances the capacity for sound analytical judgment; and encourages the ability to see the "big picture" as it relates to an organization and its environment. Course work focuses on applied action grounded in theory and embraces the fundamental educational principles applicable to administrative issues in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and stresses the ethical responsibilities of administrators. Concentration objective: Designed to serve the needs of a very heterogeneous group of students through offering a program of study with moderate structure applicable to a wide variety of administrative settings.
Foundations of Research Methods in Administration
Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior
Financial Analysis, Planning and Control
Strategic Planning for the Administrator
Administration, Globalization and Multiculturalism
Applied Research Project in Administration
Concentration Requirements
Management Information Systems
Communication and Social/Organizational Change
Communication in Conflict Management
Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations
Seminar in Intercultural Communication
Computer Information System
Grants and Fund Procurement
Collective Bargaining and Labor Law OR
Technology and Environment
Public Relations Management
Market and Sales Forecasting
MSA 510
Global Leadership Perspectives
3
MSA 634
Managerial Accounting Concepts
3
MSA 635
Financial Management
3
MSA 640
Quantitative Applications in Decision Making
3
MSA 660
Marketing Administration
3
American Public Policy Making
Regulatory Processes and Administrative Law
Public Personnel Administration Practice
Strategic Planning for Public/Non-Profit Organizations
Organizational Psychology
Selected in consultation with academic advisor