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: Provides a program of study for students who are pursuing, or intends to pursue, a career in the field of Human Resources. The concentration is designed to provide students with an overall background in the field of administration as well as in the specific areas of Labor Relations, Staffing, Training and Organization Development.
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
Public Personnel Administration Practice
Communication and Social/Organizational Change OR
Communication in Conflict Management
Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations
Collective Bargaining and Labor Law OR
Personnel Compensation Practice and Process
Employee Selection and Evaluation OR
Seminar in Organizational Development
Organizational Applications of Personnel Psychology
Selected in consultation with the academic advisor