Master of Arts in Management

The Master of Arts degree in Management is designed for students who seek an understanding of the principles, theory, and cutting-edge practices of management in the 21st Century. This program is designed to be versatile, with the knowledge gained applicable in the government, or corporate world. Graduates of this program typically go on to executive employment with the government, or corporate environments.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Arts in Management also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to:

• Conduct business problem focused management research, including collection and analysis of data, and communication of findings by using qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Develop a strategic business plan applying the theories and practices of management and planning for a particular organizational setting.
• Develop an analytical framework using a variety of approaches to apply leadership and management theory and practice to address the challenges of organizations in this century
• Examine complex organizations from a level of analysis perspective, including the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational level perspectives. Evaluate management issues in the context of technological, structural, cultural, human and environmental factors.

Degree Program Requirements
Core Courses - 21 credits
MAN501 - Research Methods in Management Sciences*
MAN600 - Organizational Management
MAN601 - Organizational Behavior
HRMT 600 - Human Resource Management
MAN610 - Cross-Cultural Management
MAN61 5 - Strategic Planning (to be taken after completion of other core courses)
FINN600 - Business Finance / Corporate Finance

Major Courses - 12 credits
Concentration in Human Resource Management - 12 credits Objectives

Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Compare and contrast various managerial approaches to employment law as well as defend or criticize the application of various rules, regulations, and laws applied to labor-related situations and work settings. Analyze and evaluate the strategic factors influencing the various levels of rewards systems in the marketplace.
• Assess methods used to measure performance and determine pay level and associated compensation packages.
• Identify and analyze the role and function of the Human Resource Professional in the development and implementation of policy and procedures encompassing legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues affecting the management of human resources in today’s workforce.
Concentration Requirements

HRMT 605 - Strategic Human Resource Management Practices
HRMT 602 - Employment Law and Labor Relations
HRMT 603 - Human Resource Policy

Choose one (1) courses from the list below.

HRMT 601 - Compensation and Benefits
MAN603 - Organization Development
HRMT 604 - Employment Relations
MAN605 - Leadership

Concentration in Organizational Leadership - 12 credits Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Analyze and evaluate various leadership theories and models used by contemporary leaders in the field of management to develop and nurture followership.
• Compare and contrast various leadership approaches to diversity in the workplace, ethics, motivation, and knowledge management.
• Distinguish and critique the various roles and functions of an effective leader in today’s workplace, in the areas of decision-making, conflict resolution, motivation, and risk taking.

Concentration Requirements
MAN605 - Leadership
MAN617 - Leading Teams
MAN618 - Ethics in Leadership

Choose one (1) courses from the list below.

MAN603 - Organization Development
BUSI621 - Entrepreneurship

Concentration in Strategic Consulting – 12 credits Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Evaluate and articulate models of organization and business consulting
• Utilize a variety of concepts, skill and practices required for effective consulting
• Develop a consulting practice using a variety of concepts, skills, and practices
• Build an effective business plan for a consulting practice
• Apply the concepts and theory to assess and or build a strategic consulting practice

Concentration Requirements
MANA 603 - Organization Development
MANA 630 - Consulting Skills
MANA 631 - The Practice of Consulting: Creating and Managing The Business

Select one (1) of the following

MANA 605 - Leadership
MANA 617 - Leading Teams

Concentration in General Management - 12 hours Objectives:
For students who do not choose to pursue a concentration.

• Evaluate and articulate models of organization and business consulting
• Utilize a variety of concepts, skills and practices required for effective consulting
• Develop a consulting practice using a variety of concepts, skills, and practices
• Build an effective business plan for a consulting practice
• Apply the concepts and theory to assess and or build a strategic consulting practice

Choose four (4) courses from the following list:

MANA 603 - Organizational Development
BUSI621 - Entrepreneurship
BUSI624 - Principles of E-Commerce
INFO531 - Management Information Systems
MANA 500 - Quality Management in Contemporary Organizations
MANA 605 - Leadership
MKIG600 - Marketing Management
MANA 608 - Independent Study in Management
HRMT 610 - Workforce Planning
MANA 617 - Leading Teams
MANA 604 - Organizational Crisis Management
MANA 620 - Project Management

General Electives - 3 credits
Select one Course courses not taken to meet required, core, or major requirements.

End of Program Requirement -Comprehensive Exam or Project
MANA 701 - Comprehensive Examination [0 credits ] - Taken once all other degree requirements have been met.
MANA 704 - Management Integration Project [3 credits ] – The Integration Project will satisfy the Elective requirement.

Total Hours - 39 credits