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MSA 501 The Emotionally Intelligent Organization

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.

MSA 502 Professional Development in Organizations

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.

MSA 503 Gender and Generational Supervision

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.

MSA 504 Strategies and Proposals in Government Acquisitions

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.

MSA 506 Evaluation, Coaching and Mentoring

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.

MSA 510 The Culturally Intelligent Organization

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.

MSA 511 Increasing Mindfulness in Organizations

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.

MSA 512 Transformational Leadership in the 21st Century

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.

MSA 519 Artificial Intelligence and the Inclusive Workplace

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.

MSA 520 Ethics in Digital Transformation

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.

MSA 521 Digital Culture & Social Media Strategies

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.

MSA 522 Digital Leadership

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.

MSA 530WI Foundations of Wellness Administration

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.

MSA 540 Legal Considerations of Contract Administration

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.

MSA 573WI Workplace Violence: Awareness and Prevention

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.