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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. |
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
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Core Requirements |
9 SH |
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MSA |
600 |
Foundations of
Research Methods in Administration |
3 |
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MSA |
602 |
Financial Analysis, Planning, and
Control OR |
3 |
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MSA |
634 |
Managerial Accounting Concepts
OR |
3 |
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MSA |
635 |
Financial Management |
3 |
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MSA |
640 |
Quantitative Applications in Decision
Making |
3 |
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Required Integrative Experience |
3 SH |
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MSA |
685 |
Integrative Analysis of Administration |
3 |
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MSA |
699 |
Applied Research Project in
Administration |
3 |
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Core Electives |
6-12 SH |
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MSA |
601 |
Organizational Dynamics and Human
Behavior OR |
3 |
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MSA |
620 |
Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior
OR |
3 |
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MSA |
650 |
Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure |
3 |
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MSA |
603 |
Strategic Planning for the
Administrator |
3 |
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MSA |
610 |
Environments in Administration |
3 |
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MSA |
660 |
Marketing Administration |
3 |
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MSA |
604 |
Administration, Globalization and
Multiculturalism OR |
3 |
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MSA |
661 |
Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Workplace |
3 |
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MSA |
675 |
Strategic Policy Administration |
3 |
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MSA |
681 |
Administrative Practicum |
3 |
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MSA |
696 |
Special Topics |
3 |
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Internship |
0-3 SH |
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MSA |
690 |
Internship |
3 |
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Concentration Requirements |
15 SH |
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COM |
560 |
Communication and Social/Organizational
Change |
3 |
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COM |
561 |
Communication in Conflict Management |
3 |
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COM |
565 |
Communication Training in Organizations |
3 |
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COM |
664 |
Advanced Organizational Communication |
3 |
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COM |
665 |
Seminar in Communication and Negotiation
in Organizations |
3 |
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Total Credits |
36 SH |
