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Academic Catalog '16 - '17 | Organizational Management (M.S.A.)- BGS

Organizational Management (M.S.A.)

 

Faculty

Dr. Kelley Wood, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (program chair)

Description

The program in organizational management offers a Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.) degree to prepare students for leadership or management positions in private (corporations), public service (local and federal government) and nonprofit settings. Students focus their studies in one of five areas of specialization:

  • Federal Program Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Public and Community Health

The program consists of 36 credits distributed among a content core (18 credits), a specialization area (15 credits), and a capstone course (3 credits). The content core focuses primarily on developing knowledge and skills in managerial aspects of administration. Specialization courses allow students to focus their studies in areas related to a selected career field. In the capstone course, students complete either a research or applications-oriented project that demonstrates their ability to synthesize and develop on the knowledge acquired during the program. By combining both general management and field-specific course work, the M.S.A. is ideally suited for those wanting to pursue or advance a management career in an area related to one of the available specializations.

Core Degree Requirements

The M.S.A. program consists of 36 credits, which are split between core degree requirements (21 credits total) and specialization requirements (15 credits total). The course in project management prepares graduates for professional certification in project management (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Comprehensive Leadership & Management Core (18 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

INT 501
INT 601
ADMN 601
ADMN 603
ADMN 607
ADMN 628
ADMN 677

Capstone Course (3 credits)

ONE Capstone Project

ADMN 699

Specialization Requirements

In addition to the core degree requirements, all M.S.A. candidates also complete a specialization consisting of 15 credits of course work in federal program management, human resource management, nonprofit management, organizational development, or public and community health.

Federal Program Management

The federal program management track prepares individuals to assume or advance in management within the federal government. The federal government offers numerous long-term career opportunities in program management, contract management, and acquisitions. The federal program management track emphasizes the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to current and aspiring federal employees, addressing fiscal, technical and professional concepts and applications. The program management course prepares graduates for professional certification in Program Management from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Graduates of the FPM specialization will also be prepared for the National Contract Manager's Association's (NCMA) certification as a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or as a Certified Project Contract Manager (CPCM).

ALL of the following courses:

ADMN 621
ADMN 622
ADMN 623
ADMN 625
ADMN 627

One substitution course may be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Human Resource Management

The human resource management track prepares individuals to assume leadership positions in the human resources field within business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on developing in students both a broad management perspective as well as familiarity with the technical aspects of managing human resources and human resource programs. Combined with the comprehensive management core, courses in this specialization prepare students to meet the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification (SHRM-CP, or the SHRM-SCP) based on the current SHRM competencies. Or, the Human Resources Certification Institute's (HRCI) certifications (PHR, SPHR).

ALL of the following courses:

ADMN 611
ADMN 672
ADMN 673
ADMN 674
ADMN 676

One substitution course may be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Nonprofit Management

The nonprofit management track prepares individuals for management positions and is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to function effectively as leaders in not-for-profit associations and organizations.  Individuals in the nonprofit management track are able to leverage resources and fundraising opportunities and manage relationships with foundations and governments. The program places a heavy emphasis on resource development, fundraising and grant writing.

FIVE of the following courses:

ADMN 631
ADMN 633
ADMN 635
ADMN 637
ADMN 638 or ADMN 622
ADMN 639

One substitution course may be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Organizational Development

The organizational development track is designed primarily to prepare individuals to assume positions in leadership and as organizational development practitioners through organizational transformation in response to increased globalization, competition and stakeholder expectation. Individuals in the organizational development track are able to enhance both their own and their organization's adaptability and performance. The track emphasizes how to effect organizational change and lead an organization's talent and capital in the accomplishment of strategic organizational goals.

ALL of the following courses:

ADMN 661
ADMN 665
ADMN 668
ADMN 669

ONE of the following courses:

ADMN 613
ADMN 615
ADMN 617

One substitution course may be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Public and Community Health

The public and community health track prepares health practitioners for career advancement in government organizations, family and community service associations, and other health and human service entities. The program focuses on the application of theory, science, management and public health principles, combining a solid foundation in management and administration with essential coursework in public and community health.

ALL of the following courses:

ADMN 641
ADMN 642
ADMN 647
ADMN 649

ONE of the following courses:

ADMN 643
ADMN 648

One substitution course may be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Program Policies

Capstone Seminar:
The organizational management program requires students to complete a comprehensive research project and research paper in the Capstone Seminar. The comprehensive research project will include the preparation, implementation, and analysis of a research project on a topic developed by the student and approved by the professor. Students must earn a grade of "B" or better in the Capstone Seminar to complete the program.

Cross-tallied Courses:
Unless noted otherwise, courses that are cross-tallied represent identical courses offered with a different program prefix. Students may not enroll in or receive credit for more than one iteration of a cross-tallied course even in different semesters.

Grades in Graduate Courses:
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to graduate, no more than one grade of "C" on the transcript can satisfy degree requirements, and no grades below a "C" can satisfy a degree requirement.

Elective Courses:
All courses must be at the 500-level or higher to count toward the degree.

Pass/No Pass:
Graduate students may not take courses on a Pass/No Pass basis; courses taken Pass/No Pass do not fulfill certificate requirements.

TELL Policy:
TELL credits are not applicable toward the degree.

Transfer Policy:
Students may transfer up to 6 graduate credits from other appropriately accredited institutions of higher learning toward the degree with approval from their faculty advisor. Associations recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEA) confer appropriate accreditation; these associations include but are not limited to regional accreditors.

Course Descriptions

ADMN 601
ADMN 603
ADMN 607
ADMN 611
ADMN 613
ADMN 615
ADMN 617
ADMN 621
ADMN 622
ADMN 623
ADMN 625
ADMN 627
ADMN 628
ADMN 631
ADMN 633
ADMN 635
ADMN 637
ADMN 638
ADMN 639
ADMN 641
ADMN 642
ADMN 643
ADMN 647
ADMN 648
ADMN 649
ADMN 661
ADMN 665
ADMN 668
ADMN 669
ADMN 672
ADMN 673
ADMN 674
ADMN 676
ADMN 677
ADMN 699
INT 501
INT 601


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