600
Research methods and writing designed to build the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret, apply and report research in the field of administration.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Analysis and application of organizational behavior concepts/theories on the individual, team, and organizational levels for skill development in leading/managing human behavior in complex organizations.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of key finance concepts for leaders of all types of organizations, with a strong emphasis on for-profits, through the lens of multiple stakeholders.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An examination of processes and approaches used by administrative leaders to analyze internal and external environments to establish and accomplish long-term strategic organizational goals.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course develops the competencies essential for leaders to effectively manage an intercultural workforce by emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in the workplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.