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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 prepare students for careers in public sector administration. Broadly, the objectives of the program are to provide students with background and competency in five areas including (1) the political, social, and economic environment of public administration; (2) public management processes; (3) public policy analysis; (4) research and analytic methods; and (5) organization theory and behavior.
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 |
COM 665 |
Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations OR |
3 |
ECO 515 |
Collective Bargaining and Labor Law OR |
3 |
MGT 646 |
Labor Relations Issues |
3 |
PSC 514 |
American Public Policy Making |
3 |
PSC 522 |
Regulatory Processes and Admin. Law |
3 |
PSC 561 |
American State Government and Admin. |
3 |
PSC 563 |
Politics and Policy in Urban Communities |
3 |
PSC 565 |
Managing Modern Local Government |
3 |
PSC 566 |
Intergovernmental Relations in the United States |
3 |
PSC 610 |
Foundations of Public Administration |
3 |
PSC 711 |
Public Personnel Administration Practice |
3 |
PSC 713 |
Public Budgeting and Finance |
3 |
PSC 714 |
Program Analysis and Evaluation |
3 |
PSC 774 |
Strategic Planning for Public/Non-Profit Organizations |
3 |
PSC 775 |
Organization Theory in Public Administration |
3 |
PSC 785 |
Strategic Leadership |
3 |
Cognate Course |
Selected in consultation with academic advisor |
0-3 credits |