MSA 650, Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure
All MSA Students are required to take three courses: (1) MSA 600, MSA 634 or MSA 635, and MSA 640. Other core courses must be selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor. A total of 15-21 hours must be taken in the administrative core. All MSA students are also required to take either MSA 685 (3 hours) or MSA 690 (6 hours).
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the student should:
Understand the general systems approach to studying organizations.
Discuss the components of the environments of organizations.
Be knowledgeable about the diverse designs available in structuring organizations.
Apply appropriate decision making, planning and coordinating strategies to produce organizational goals.
Develop strategies for implementing change within organizations.
Typical MSA 650 topics:
Organizational environment
General systems theory
Organizational goals
Organic systems
Structural design
Power in the organization
Conflict in the organization
Organizational growth
Restructuring
Strategy and management structure
