MSA - Master of Science in Admin
An examination of emotional intelligence integrating leadership as a foundation for managing organization change. 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. 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 the administrator skills necessary to leverage gender and generational diversity in organizations.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Prerequisite: 86 hours completed or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 hours completed or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the theories, skills, and models utilized in developing helping relationships in organizations. Identical to CED 555. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: Senior standing or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Senior standing or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
CED 555
Focuses on the complexities of workplace violence and organizational implications. Examines theory, applied concepts, and processes essential to awareness and mitigation of potentially violent situations. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Equips aspiring and current organizational leaders with essential skills in applied research methods for designing and reporting research within organizational contexts.
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.
This course offers an integrated approach to strategic process improvement to increase operational efficiency, develop economic growth, and improve organizational culture.
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.
Reviews the application of people operations from international, multinational, and intercultural perspectives with a strong focus on labor relations, law, compensation, and benefits.
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.
Professional development and research project on a practical organizational leadership issue integrating theoretical and applied knowledge from core and concentration coursework with student’s professional experience. Prerequisites: MSA 600, MSA 601, MSA 602, MSA 603, MSA 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 credits
Corequisites
None.
Research project on a practical organizational leadership issue integrating theoretical, methodological, and applied knowledge from core and concentration coursework with student’s professional experience. Prerequisites: MSA 600, MSA 601, MSA 602, MSA 603, MSA 604 all with a grade of C or better; 24 hours of graduate credit.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
MSA 600, MSA 601, MSA 602, MSA 603, and MSA 604 with a grade of C or better; 24 hours of graduate credit
Corequisites
None.