Master of Arts in Administration (M.A.A.)
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Administration (M.A.A.) degree program is designed for working professionals with increasing responsibility for leading and managing modern organizations. It is a thirty six (36) credit hour graduate degree program that addresses topics related to administration, leadership, applied research, values and ethics, strategy, human resources, and diversity. The administrative competencies acquired in this program can be applied in a broad range of private, public, or not-for-profit settings. The curriculum emphasizes the application of effective organizational practices along with the ethical responsibilities valued in today’s workplaces.
M.A.A. Program Learning Outcomes
Integration of study, reflection, and action are the underlying assumptions of the M.A.A. program. Upon completion of the M.A.A. degree program, students will be able to:
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analyze the importance of collaborative service to both the local and global community through evaluation of social and organizational problems and the application of creative solutions;
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evaluate ethical and social justice issues faced by the modern organization coupled with the administrative leadership and resources required to effectively deal with these challenges;
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analyze the significance of an inclusive community in the workplace characterized by interdependence, dignity and equality, compassion, and respect for self and others;
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synthesize knowledge of administrative and leadership concepts, theories, models, and techniques within the broad social, economic, ethical, technical, and political environments related to all types of organizations; and
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apply academic research methods to analyze, synthesize, and effectively manage knowledge in the workplace.
Course Sequencing
Courses should be taken in sequence to the extent the schedule permits. Students should take the ADM-535 and ADM-521 in their first six credits of enrollment, followed by other ADM 500 level coursework. Following, students should complete the 600 level courses. The capstone course ADM-699 should be completed in the student’s last term prior to graduation. ADM-699 is offered in “B” terms only.
M.A.A. Curriculum (36 Credits)
Required Core Courses (36 credits)
| ADM-505 | HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| ADM-515 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ADM-517 | FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FOR ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| ADM-521 | APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ADM-525 | ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIES | 3 |
| ADM-535 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES | 3 |
| ADM-545 | VALUES AND ETHICS IN ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| ADM-553 | ADMIN LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| ADM-568 | CHANGING ENVIRON OF ADMIN | 3 |
| ADM-652 | DIVERSITY IN WORKPLACE | 3 |
| ADM-680 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ADM-699 | CAPSTONE: APPLIED PROJECT | 3 |