Master of Science in Administration

The 36-semester-hour Master of Science in Administration degree program provides the knowledge and skills required for managers, administrators, and supervisors to function more effectively in all types of organizations, plus the specialized managerial expertise needed for a particular professional field. Concentrations can be in General, Human Resources, Leadership, Long-Term Care or Public Administration.

MSA - General Administration Concentration
The General Administration concentration consists of 12-18 credits. It gives you a maximum flexibility in customizing you degree. The concentration is divided into functional areas: Legal and Political systems; Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Administration; Organizational Communications; and Social and Economic Systems.

MSA – Human Resources Concentration
The Human Resources Administration concentration consists of 12-18 credits. Concentration course work focuses on complex employment issues related to labor relations, staffing, training and organization development.

MSA – Leadership Concentration
The Leadership concentration consists of 12-18 credits. It develops your skills in areas critical to effective command of any management situation. Areas focused on include group dynamics, organizational change, conflict management, negotiation, cultural diversity, and communication.

MSA - Public Administration Concentration
The Public Administration concentration (consisting of 15-18 credits) of the Master of Science in Administration degree is designed to prepare students for careers in public sector administration. The objectives of the program are to provide students with background and competency in five areas including: (1) the political, social, and economic environment of public administration; (2) public management processes; (3) public policy analysis; (4) research and analytic methods; and (5) organization theory and behavior.