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Leadership and Management (M.S.)

Management Studies (Graduate Certificate)

Nonprofit Management (Graduate Certificate)

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 Leadership and 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 graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

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

MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams

MGT 565 Business Communication

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

Management Studies (Graduate Certificate)

This program is coordinated by Marymount’s Educational Partnerships program to provide customized education to employees of a client corporation or organization. The university can provide classes on-site at the client’s location. The six courses leading to the certificate of management studies are selected by the corporate or organizational sponsor from those offered by the School of Business Administration in consultation with Marymount faculty or graduate program directors. These courses would be especially chosen to meet the needs of the individual organization, but must be approved by the dean of the School of Business Administration. Students may be eligible to transition to a School of Business Administration degree program upon the successful completion of this certificate program.

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 graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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

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