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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: Enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, group dynamics, organizational change, management of conflict, negotiation, cultural diversity and communication.
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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3 credits |
PSC 785 |
Strategic Leadership |
3 |
Concentration Electives
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12-15 credits |
CED 555 |
Human Relations Skills |
3 |
COM 560 |
Communication and Social/Organizational Change |
3 |
COM 561 |
Communication in Conflict Management |
3 |
COM 665 |
Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employeee Relations |
3 |
COM 667 |
Seminar in Intercultural Communication |
3 |
ECO 515 |
Collective Bargaining and Labor Law OR |
3 |
| MGT 646 |
Labor Relations Issues |
3 |
| MGT 649 |
Seminar in Organizational Development |
3 |
| MSA 501 |
Managing Change with Emotional Intelligence |
3 |
| MSA 510 |
Global Leadership Perspectives |
3 |
| MSA 696 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| PHL 518 |
Professional Ethics |
3 |
| PSY 531 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
| PSY 535 |
Organizational Psychology |
3 |
Cognate Course |
Selected in consultation with the academic advisor |
0-3 credits |