MSA - Master of Science in Admin
An examination of emotional intelligence integrating leadership as a foundation for managing organization change. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Examines the process of preparing professional development strategies, defining content, and selecting professional development activities used by administrators to improve employee performance throughout their careers. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed or admission into a graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed or admission into a graduate program
Corequisites
None.
The course analyzes how gender and generational differences manifest themselves in the workplace, and how to effectively work within and manage those differences. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed or admission into a graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed or admission into a graduate program
Corequisites
None.
Provides a framework for formulating strategies used in federal acquisitions. Examines the request for proposal (RFP) process, and the preparation of proposals, reviews, and follow-up. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Post-hire evaluation, coaching, and mentoring: Course examines the alignment of individual and group performance with an organization’s strategic vision by developing effective performance management processes. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Provides strategies for effective cross-cultural administration while focusing on developing personal cultural intelligence. Investigates the geo-leadership models that impact administration across borders and cultures. This course may be offered online. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on techniques for increasing mindfulness and the benefits of doing so in organizations. Analyzes connection between mindfulness and wellbeing, engagement, retention, and satisfaction. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This is a concentrated study of transformational leadership in organizations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Introduces the equity and inclusion issues related to the algorithms used in applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in organizations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on the ethical decision-making process that derive from the moral challenges related to technology, information, and algorithmically driven systems. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on best practices and principles administrators need to successfully engage in virtual communities and advance interpersonal influence to produce desired results across departments. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Examines the unique complexities of leading in a digital environment including transformation, decision making, collaboration, and resource allocation. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Examines foundational underpinnings of development, promotion, administration, and evaluation of wellness programs within organizations. Reviews organizational culture supporting wellness pro- grams and employee wellbeing. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Examines legal and regulatory aspects associated with federal acquisition and contracts including: standards of conduct, governmental liability, dispute processes, and administrative and judicial resolution methods. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 86 hours completed or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 hours completed or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on the complexities of workplace violence and organizational implications. Examines the-ory, applied concepts, and processes essential to awareness and mitigation of potentially violent situ- ations. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Research methods and writing designed to build the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret, apply and report research in the field of administration. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Students examine and apply organizational theories aimed at understanding and analyzing human behavior in complex organizations. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of financial analysis, planning, and control techniques/methods emphasizing mechanisms used to determine the overall financial health of private, public and non-profit organizations. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An examination of processes and approaches used by administrators to analyze internal and external environments to establish and accomplish long-term strategic organizational goals. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on theoretical and applied concepts and skills essential to successfully managing an environment of workplace diversity and multiculturalism within domestic and global organizations. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines oversight and coordination of complex project management processes involving multiple activities and teams. Discusses effective techniques for structuring deliverables, workflow and staffing. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines processes and practices required to effectively use succession planning as a part of a talent management strategy and links these approaches to organizational objectives. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines private sector legal environment including, ethical, regulatory and legal issues, and critical considerations required in dealing with frequently encountered issues in decision making. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of theories and applied concepts of federal and commercial contracts, planning contracts, budgeting and negotiating contracts and best practices in contracts. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of and practical applications of grants accounting/financial- related tasks on federal, foundation, institutional and private awards. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
MSA 602 or the permission of MSA Director.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MSA 602 or the permission of MSA Director
Corequisites
None.
Intensive coverage of project administration and applications from concept through operations. Course focuses on planning, scheduling, controlling, economic analysis, evaluation/control and customer satisfaction. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Covers the ethical, legal, social issues and best practices involved in the administration and conduct of research and the application of products from research. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines clinical research as science as well as the administration of clinical research processes and programs. Covers protocol, budgets, ethics and funding. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Compares market, economic, labor, and legal considerations throughout the world. Includes distribution and development models, issues and policies that influence the global work environment. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the planning, operation, and costs associated with managing physical plants specific to research facilities. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Explores cross-jurisdictional approaches to interaction, coordination, and facilitation of emergency planning and response. Emphasizes leadership, team building, and collaboration to minimize risk and conserve resources. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines key leadership issues, contemporary trends, and common challenges facing crisis management professionals including preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from natural and man-made disasters. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of how accounting information can be used in planning, coordinating, and controlling the activities of an organization. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Accounting competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Accounting competency
Corequisites
None.
Study of financial management and financial management techniques for administrators of private and public organizations. Emphasis is on financial planning and control. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Accounting competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Accounting competency
Corequisites
None.
This course studies stochastic and quantitative analytical tools and concepts which can be used to make optimal decisions in the pursuit of such organizational goals as cost efficiency, service delivery, and profit. Concepts include probability theory, statistics, decision theory, inventory control, linear models, linear programming, network analysis, and simulation. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: Statistics competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Statistics competency
Corequisites
None.
Explores the historical issues and values surrounding philanthropy and nonprofit organizations that shape contemporary formal study of philanthropy. Examines philanthropy across geographic and cultural perspectives. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on principles, theory, and ethics in fundraising. Examines values, ethical issues raised in philanthropy and the role of boards of trustees. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on the development of fundraising skills and techniques to build annual giving and major gift programs, assess capital campaign readiness, and implement capital campaigns. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course covers theories of philanthropy and the role of nonprofit organizations in society to clarify the meaning of philanthropy. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduces the philanthropic road map, allowing donors to identify motivations, goals, strategies, grantees, and benchmarks to solve problems. Provides tools to effectively manage philanthropic programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Central theories, principles, and practices of nonprofits including sector history, culture, and scope. Covers financial, ethical, strategic, governance, and collaborative aspects of philanthropic organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Course addresses the people side of project management and defines key mechanisms, process flows, tools, and measurement criteria for improving stakeholder performance. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course is concerned with the application of appropriate marketing concepts and techniques to the private sector business and nonprofit organizations’ marketing and communication activities. The course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A framework for leading creativity and change in complex organizations by diagnosing potential innovation failures and developing strategies that foster a culture of organizational innovation. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Provide students with an introductory professional experience of an administrative/supervisory nature in an administrative setting. For students with limited or no administrative experience. Prerequisite: Permission of MSA Director.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of MSA Director
Corequisites
None.
Provides a supervised, practical, in-depth administrative experience in an organization related to the MSA student's concentration area. Prerequisites:
MSA 601, 603, 604, 18 hours completed in the MSA program and permission of the MSA Director.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
MSA 601, MSA 603, MSA 604, 18 hours completed in the MSA program and permission of the MSA Director
Corequisites
None.
Directed reading or research on an approved topic in administration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and director of MSA program.
Credits
1-2(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor and director of MSA program
Corequisites
None.
Selected topics of interest to students which are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intensive writing course integrating MSA core and concentration courses by developing a series of applied research projects or significant papers germane to current administrative issues. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
MSA 600; 601; 602; 603; 604 all with a grade of C or better; 27 hours of graduate credit.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MSA 600; MSA 601; MSA 602; MSA 603; MSA 604 all with a grade of C or better; 27 hours of graduate credit
Corequisites
None.
Research project on a practical organizational administrative issue and/or problem integrating theoretical, methodological, and applied knowledge from core and concentration coursework with student's professional experience. This course is approved for offering in an online format. Prerequisites:
MSA 600,
MSA 602 or 634 or 635,
MSA 603 or 640 all with a grade of C or better; 24 hours of graduate credit.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
MSA 600, MSA 602 or MSA 634 or MSA 635, MSA 603 or MSA 640 all with a grade of C or better; 24 hours of graduate credit
Corequisites
None.