Program Overview
The Master of Science in Administration (MSA) is one of our most popular and flexible programs. The program draws from many fields to give you a broad understanding of what makes organizations successful. You'll learn to be an effective leader of people and projects. Choose from 14 concentrations to focus on coursework specific to your career goals.
AT A GLANCE
Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Take your skills to the next level. Complete the program in a way that works for you — on campus, online, at one of our off-campus locations, or even a combination. Most classes are scheduled during evenings and weekends and you can take the program full-time or part-time.
The core of the MSA program — about half your courses — teach you the foundations of administration: organizational theory, financial analysis, strategic planning, and more.
The other half of your courses — in your chosen concentration — allow you to tailor the curriculum to your interests and career goals.
Prior learning credit for work, training, and life experiences count. The MSA program is customized to fit your needs and utilize your work experiences, or professional certifications you have earned and apply them toward the degree you want - saving you time and money.
Concentrations
Digital Management
Engineering Management
General Administration
Health Services Administration
Human Resource Administration
Leadership
Logistics and Acquisitions
Planes, trains, trucks and ships; logistics and acquisitions is all about the movement of goods. From the initial acquisition through the supply chain to final delivery, they keep materials and food flowing to consumers all over the world. The Logistics and Acquisitions concentration prepares administrators with a focus on purchasing, logistics and contracting. You'll select electives in a variety of related areas, such as government contracting, quality control, regulatory concepts and inventory management. Electives will be selected in consultation with your academic advisor.
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations are operated for a public or social good. Any profit exceeding its expenses must be used for the nonprofit's stated purpose. If you want to pursue a career helping others through fundraising, philanthropy and nonprofit management, this concentration is for you. You'll learn about securing and managing grants, board governance, the administration of annual/capital campaigns as well as how to manage a nonprofit organization.
Project Management
Public Administration
Talent Development
Careers & Outcomes
Our MSA graduates work across many industries in many different types of roles. The versatile degree and multiple concentrations allow you to align your education with your goals.
Career | Projected Salary |
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Project Manager | $98,580 |
General Manager | $103,840 |
Business Analyst (General) | $99,410 |
Human Resources Manager | $136,350 |
Management Analyst | $95,290 |
Financial Manager | $139,790 |
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