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Master of Science in Administration
Organizational Communication 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: Provides students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of effective oral and written communication in modern organizations.
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
  COM 560 Communication and Social/Organizational Change 3
  COM 561 Communication in Conflict Management 3
  COM 565 Communication Training in Organizations 3
  COM 664 Advanced Organizational Communication 3
  COM 665 Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Organizations 3
Total Credits 36 SH