Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2016-17
Management
Leadership and Management (M.S.)
This master's degree program is for managers focused on the effective practice of organization management.
Upon successful completion of the leadership and management 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: In addition to meeting universitywide graduate admission requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, qualified applicants will be interviewed by the program director (or designee) for capabilities in management application and professionalism. Applicants to the program should have at least three years of managerial experience (or equivalent).
Course Substitution 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.
A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. The student must bring his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Degree Requirements — Leadership and Management
36 credits
FIN 500 Key Financial Concepts for Managers
MGT 502 Leading Collaboration and Innovation
MGT 507 Leadership
MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
MGT 565 Business Communication
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 requirements for one of the following tracks:
Leadership Track
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
MGT 565 Business Communication
OD 521 Organization Development Change and Consulting
Organization Development and Change Management Track
MGT 525 Knowledge Management
OD 521 Organization Development Change and Consulting
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 certificate 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. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for this certificate program but private and institutional aid may be available.
Association and Nonprofit Management (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate program prepares students for leadership positions in the association and nonprofit sectors. This certificate offers students integrated business skills along with leader capabilities to solve complex managerial problems found in associations and nonprofit organizations. Management, marketing, finance, membership, fundraising, global and ethical issues relevant to associations and nonprofits are addressed. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for this certificate program but private and institutional aid may be available.
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.
A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. The student must bring his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
FIN 500 Key Financial Concepts for Managers
MGT 507 Leadership
MGT 585 Global Business Management
MKT 537 Marketing Strategies for Associations and Nonprofits
MKT 557 Fundraising
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