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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 enable students to develop a comprehensive management approach to the introduction of information systems in an organization, in order to ensure that the information technology solution which is chosen will be the one deemed most appropriate.
Degree Requirements |
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36 credits |
Core Requirements |
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18 credits |
MSA 600 |
Foundations of Research Methods in Administration |
3 |
MSA 601 |
Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior |
3 |
MSA 602 |
Financial Analysis, Planning and Control |
3 |
MSA 603 |
Strategic Planning for the Administrator |
3 |
MSA 604 |
Administration, Globalization and Multiculturalism |
3 |
MSA 699 |
Applied Research Project in Administration |
3 |
Concentration Requirements |
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15-18 credits |
BIS 601 |
Management Information Systems OR |
3 |
CPS 603 |
Computer Information Systems |
3 |
BIS 630 |
Systems Analysis and Design OR |
3 |
CPS 510 |
Software Systems Engineering |
3 |
BIS 634 |
Information Resources Management |
3 |
BIS 635 |
Business Systems Applications OR |
3 |
CPS 612 |
Software Project Management |
3 |
Specialized Courses |
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3-6 credits |
COM 560 |
Communication and Social/Organizational Change |
3 |
IET 524 |
Technology and Environment |
3 |
PSC 514 |
American Public Policy Making |
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Cognate Course |
Selected in consultation with academic advisor |
0-6 credits |