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Master of Science in Administration
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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

Degree Type
Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A)
Format
On Campus
Online
Credit Hours
36 Credit Hours

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

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Leading in a digital environment is more important now than ever. Knowing how to manage remote teams, build a social media presence and effectively maximize your digital resources positions your organization as a force for the future.  Become a digital leader with this concentration in digital management.
Engineering managers are the link between the engineers and the business end of the organization. They need an in-depth knowledge of the needs of engineers and the decision-making talents of a management expert who understands workflows, budget restraints, deadlines and team-building. If you are an engineer who wants to move into administration or a manager who understands the needs of engineers, this concentration will help you add leadership and people skills to your technical expertise.
If you want to keep all your options open while preparing for an upper-level management role, the general administration concentration lets you design the perfect curriculum for your career. With the help of your academic advisor, you'll customize your program by choosing courses from multiple concentrations. Together you'll build a course of study that meets your needs and goals.
Become well-versed in the legal, financial, and policy aspects of the health care industry. Learn how to manage resources, navigate regulations and be a leader in this rapidly growing sector.  Those with an existing CMPE or FACMPE certification may have earned 6-9 credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.
Master complex employment issues related to labor relations, staff, training, and organizational development. Those with a SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and SPHR certification may have earned 6 to 9 credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.
Yes, you can learn to lead. With this concentration, you’ll study group dynamics, organizational change, conflict management, negotiations, cultural diversity, communication and learn strategies to meet your organization’s goals. You'll broaden your knowledge of business management and build the people skills you need to create and maintain an effective and cohesive workforce.

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.

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.

Learn to make projects and processes come together in a timely, cost-effective manner. To become an effective project manager, you’ll hone your multitasking, analytical thinking, leadership and communication skills. This program meets the educational requirements to take the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exam from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Those with an existing PMP or PgMP certificate may have earned 9 credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.
Public administration is all about managing public programs and policies for the benefit of society. This can include careers in local and state government, federal departments and agencies, nonprofit organizations, education, international relations and urban planning. Advance your career in public service with an in-depth understanding of the political, social and economic environments surrounding public and nonprofit organizations.
Learn effective ways to train and inspire employees and make sound, knowledge-based decisions to build and enhance the workforce. Developing workforce talent is a critical part of organizational success.  Those with an existing CPLP certification may have earned six credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.

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
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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