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Master of Science in Administration
Acquisitions Administration Concentration

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: Prepares administrators with a focus on acquisitions by providing a knowledge base in purchasing, regulatory concepts and related factors in acquisitions administration.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS        
Core Requirements 9 SH
  MSA 600 Administrative Research and Report Methods 3
  MSA 634 Managerial Accounting Concepts OR 3
  MSA 635  Financial Management 3
  MSA 640 Quantitative Applications in Decision Making 3
Required Integrative Experience 3 SH
  MSA 685 Integrative Analysis of Administration 3
Core Electives 6-12 SH
  MSA 610  Environments in Administration 3
  MSA 620 Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior 3
  MSA 650 Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure 3
  MSA 660 Marketing Administration 3
  MSA 661 Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Workplace 3
  MSA 675 Strategic Policy Administration 3
  MSA 681 Administrative Practicum 3
  MSA 696 Special Topics 3
Internship 0-3 SH
  MSA 690 Internship 3
Concentration Requirements 15 SH
  MGT  533 Purchasing Strategy  AND  3
  PSC 522 Regulatory Processes and Administrative Law 3
And three of the following courses  
  IET  500 Production Concepts 3
  IET  527 Industrial Safety Management  3
  MGT  542 Inventory and Materials Management  3
  MGT  543 Management and Control of Quality  3
  PSC 514 American Public Policy Making  3
  PSC 712 Implementation and Reform of Public Programs  3
  PSC 714 Program Analysis and Evaluation  3
Total Credits 36 SH