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 military, government, or corporate world. Graduates of this program typically go on to executive employment with the military, 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.
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Degree Program Requirements | Core Courses - 21 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
| Major Courses - 12 semester hours | | | | |
Concentration in Human Resource Management - 12 semester hours
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.
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Concentration Requirements Choose one (1) courses from the list below. |
Concentration in Organizational Leadership - 12 semester hours
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.
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Concentration Requirements Choose one (1) courses from the list below. |
Concentration in Public Administration - 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to: - Apply theories and approaches to managing public organizations and administering federal, state, and local levels and evaluate the interpersonal relationships among these levels of government
- Formulate and articulate positions and issues that intersect the dynamics of politics, policy, economics, administration and management in the public sector
- Analyze public policy initiatives from political and administrative aspects as to their intentions, achievable aims and outcomes.
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Concentration Requirements Choose one (1) courses from the list below. |
Concentration in Defense Management – 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Assess how military organizations conduct research in the field and use this data to assist with military operations
- Define and evaluate the economics of defense operations using model analysis tools
- Construct and criticize the theory and concepts of military operational research
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Concentration Requirements |
Concentration in Strategic Consulting – 12 semester hours
Concentration is only available in the practicum option degree path
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
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Concentration Requirements Select one (1) of the following |
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
- Appy the concepts and theory to assess and or build a strategic consulting practice
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Choose four (4) courses from the following list: |
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| General Electives - 3 semester hours | | | | |
From other courses not taken to meet required, core, or major requirements. |
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| End of Program Requirement - Select either Comprehensive Exam OR Practicum | | | | |
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Total Hours - 36 smesteter hours |
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