Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2013-14
Management
Leadership and Management (M.S.)
This program is for managers focused on the effective practice of organization management.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for forward-looking, practicing managers;
- make and communicate strategic, results-driven decisions; and
- demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to build relationships and manage effective work groups and teams.
The M.S. in leadership and management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Admission Requirements: The School of Business Administration requires candidates to have at least three years of managerial experience (or equivalent).
In addition to meeting universitywide graduate admission requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, all applicants will be required to submit an essay on a provided topic.
Course Waiver Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience and/or education in a required content area, electives may be substituted for required courses.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in the Management program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B for each course required in the degree. All SBA graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Degree Requirements – Management
36 credits
FIN 500 Finance for Nonfinancial Managers
MBA 515 Management in Organizations
MGT 502 Leading Collaboration and Innovation
MGT 507 Leadership
MGT 585 Global Business Management
MGT 590 Organization Policy and Strategy
MSC 545 Project Management
OD 523 Executive Coaching
Three (3) School of Business Administration 500-level elective courses or track requirements as follows:
Leadership Track
MBA 513 Business Communication
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
Organization Development and Change Management Track
MGT 525 Knowledge Management
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
OD 524 Consulting Skills
Project Management Track
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MGT 525 Knowledge Management
MSC 555 Program Management
Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students to deliver effective and innovative leadership practices in changing organization environments.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide graduate admission requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, all applicants for this certificate must have at least three years of managerial experience (or equivalent).
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B for each course required in the certificate. All SBA graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
MBA 515 Management in Organizations
MGT 502 Leading Collaboration and Innovation
MGT 507 Leadership
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
One (1) course from the following: LA 561 Law and the Business Environment, MGT 585 Global Business Management, OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management, OD 523 Executive Coaching
Nonprofit Management (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students for leadership positions in the rapidly growing nonprofit sector. This certificate offers students the business skills needed to solve the complex managerial problems faced by managers of nonprofit enterprises. Management, marketing, accounting, finance, fundraising, and legal issues are addressed in a nonprofit-specific context.
This certificate is currently offered at Marymount’s Reston Center.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B for each course required in the certificate. All SBA graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
ACT 537 Accounting and Finance for Nonprofit Managers
MBA 515 Management in Organizations
MGT 537 Nonprofit Management
MKT 537 Nonprofit Marketing
One (1) course from the following: LA 557 Nonprofit Legal Issues, MKT 557 Fundraising
Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate prepares students for the increasingly recognized and valued discipline of project management.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide graduate admission requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, all applicants for this certificate must have at least three years of managerial experience (or equivalent).
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required in the certificate. All SBA graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MGT 502 Leading Collaboration and Innovation
MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Mediation
MSC 545 Project Management
MSC 555 Program Management
One (1) course from the following: LA 561 Law and the Business Environment, MGT 525 Knowledge Management, 500-level IT course
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