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Master of Science in Administration (MSA)          
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Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: MSA 600, 620, 634, 635, 640, 650, 660, 675, 685

MSA 600 Administrative Research and Report Methods 3(3-0)
This course is designed to acquaint students with research processes and tools used in selecting and developing the problem, project or issue for analysis. Prerequisites: admission to the MSA program, and STA 282 or equivalent.

MSA 610 Environments in Administration 3(3-0) D
Studies the impact of the economic, legal, political, technical, international, and social environments on administration. Presents the relevant concepts from these areas and analyzes their interrelationships. Prerequisites: ECO 600 or equivalent.

MSA 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

MSA 620 Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior 3(3-0) D
To develop an understanding of human problems and processes which help or hinder successful task completion. To improve interpersonal and diagnostic skills as well as theoretical knowledge.

MSA 634 Managerial Accounting Concepts 3(3-0)
Study of how accounting information can be used in planning, coordinating, and controlling the activities of an organization,. Prerequisites: ACC 201 and ECO 600 or their equivalents.

MSA 635 Financial Management 3(3-0)
Study of financial management and financial management techniques for administrators of private and public organizations. Emphasis is on financial planning and control. Prerequisites: ACC 201 and ECO 600 or their equivalents.

MSA 640 Quantitative Applications in Decision Making 3(3-0) D
This course studies stochastic and quantitative analytical tools and concepts which can be used to make optimal decisions in the pursuit of such organizational goals as cost efficiency, service delivery, and profit. Concepts include probability theory, statistics, decision theory, inventory control, linear models, linear programming, network analysis, and simulation. Prerequisites: STA 282/382 or equivalent.

MSA 650 Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure 3(3-0) D
A systems approach to studying the design and administration of complex organizations. Diverse organizational settings require the capacity to develop appropriate decision making and planning strategies to produce the desired organizational goals, given the organization's environment.

MSA 660 Marketing Administration 3(3-0) D
This course is concerned with the application of appropriate marketing concepts and techniques to the private sector business and nonprofit organizations’ marketing and communication activities. Prerequisite: ECO 600 or equivalent.

MSA 661 Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Workplace 3(3-0)
An examination of the skills needed to successfully administer an environment that facilitates workplace diversity and multiculturalism within the contexts of domestic and global organizations. Prerequisites: MSA 620 or MSA 650 or permission of instructor.

MSA 675 Strategic Policy Administration 3(3-0)
Applies decision-making models for policy analysis and implementation in the private and public sector environments. A case study course covering organizational analysis and operational programming. Prerequisites: minimum of 9 semester credit hours of MSA core courses, including MSA 634 or MSA 635.

MSA 685 Integrative Analysis of Administration 3(Spec)
MSA 685 builds upon the information and skills learned in the core and concentration course work, and the student’s employment experiences. The course trains the student in application of administrative theory and research to practical issues and problems found in occupational situations. In these senses of joining theory, research and practice with the practical workday world, the course is truly integrative of the student's knowledge, skills, and professional life. Prerequisites: 21 credit hours of graduate credits, including MSA 600, MSA 634 or MSA 635, and MSA 640.

MSA 690 Internship 1-6(Spec) D
A capstone course involving a supervised internship project. Applies curricular concepts and skills to managerial problems in an organization. CR/NC only.  Prerequisite: 21 hours of graduate credits, including MSA 600, MSA 634 or MSA 635, and MSA 640.

MSA 691 Independent Study 1-2(Spec) D
Directed reading or research on an approved topic in administration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and director of MSA program.

MSA 696 Special Topics 3(Spec)
Selected topics of interest to students which are not included in courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript.

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