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1999-2000 Marymount University Catalog
School of Business Administration

Dean: Dr. Robert Sigethy

The School of Business Administration
offers the following graduate degree programs:

Business Administration: Master of Business Administration
Health Care Management: Master of Science
Human Performance Systems: Master of Arts
Human Resource Management: Master of Arts
Information Management: Master of Science
Legal Administration: Master of Arts
Organization Development: Master of Arts
Organizational Leadership and Innovation: Master of Science

The School’s graduate classes are offered at the Ballston Campus and in satellite classrooms such as the Loudoun Campus in northern Virginia and selected northern Virginia corporate sites.

Graduate Admission

Students applying to any of the graduate programs in the School of Business Administration must meet the University-wide admission criteria:

· The completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

In addition, graduate programs in the School of Business Administration vary in other admissions requirements for standardized test scores, work experience, and interviews. For detailed information, consult the specific program.

Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The Master of Business Administration degree prepares graduates for broader management responsibilities or for specialized technical work in business. Its specific goals are

· To foster understanding of today’s competitive global business environment.

· To develop the ability to identify problems, obtain relevant information, devise and evaluate alternative approaches, and successfully implement the best choice.

· To establish a basis for dealing effectively with others, individuals and groups, in person and in writing; to become aware of recent developments in the behavioral sciences.

· To obtain an interdisciplinary understanding of fundamental concepts and principles from the various business disciplines in order to deal effectively with the problems that face tomorrow’s managers.

· To encourage students to think broadly and to bridge all gaps between the theory and the practice of Business Administration.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to the M.B.A. program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

The M.B.A. program requires the completion of two components: the Common Professional Component and the Advanced Program. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years of initial registration.

Common Professional Component

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

ECO 502 Macroeconomics

MSC 501 Data Analysis for Business

IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management

LA 561 Law and the Business Environment

MKT 501 Marketing Analysis

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 590 Policy/Integrating Experience

Courses listed above in the Common Professional Component may be waived if the student has completed equivalent courses at an accredited college or university within the last five years with a grade of B or better.

Advanced Program

ACT 502 Managerial Accounting

ECO 510 Managerial Economics

FIN 501 Managerial Finance

MGT 503 Organizational Communications

MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

M.B.A. Electives

Five electives are required for the Advanced Program, with one from International Business, and four courses from any School of Business graduate area. Elective courses as listed below under the appropriate field. Students should consult with their advisor before selecting electives.

Accounting

ACT 501 Accounting Systems and Procedures

ACT 504 Tax Accounting

ACT/IM 520 Audit, Control, Security, and Legal Aspects of Information Management

ACT 521 Internal Auditing I

ACT 522 Internal Auditing II

ACT 525 Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting

Economics

ECO 585 Global Markets and Economics

ECO 590 Health Care Finance and Economics

ECO 599 Special Topics in Economics

Finance (one required)

FIN 502 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

FIN 503 Financial Markets and Institutions

FIN 550 Mergers and Acquisitions

FIN 555 Commercial Bank Financial Management

FIN 560 Advanced Financial Management

FIN 580 Neural Networks in Finance and Investing

FIN 585 International Finance

FIN 590 Finance Seminar

Health Care Management

HCM 510 Health Care Management

HCM 520 Health Care Management-Managed Care

HCM 535 Health Care Policy

HCM 550 Current Trends in Health Care Management

HCM 555 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing

HCM 565 Health Care Cases and Project

Human Performance Systems

HPS 501 Training Adults: Behavior Modeling

HPS 502 Performance Analysis

HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development

HPS 504 Delivery System Design

HPS 505 Research and Evaluation

HPS 506 Performance Improvement Strategies

HPS 508 International Human Resource Issues

HPS 509 Advanced Instructional Design and Development

HPS 511 Strategic Management of HPS

HPS 512 Organizational Career Management

HPS 540 Project

HPS 590 Practicum

Human Resource Management

HRM 530 Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management

HRM 531 Labor Relations

HRM 532 Seminar in Human Resource Management Topics

HRM 533 Human Resource Management Planning

HRM 534 Compensation

HRM 536 Employee Benefits

HRM 537 Human Resource Information Systems

HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Appraisal

HRM 590 Practicum

Information Management

IM 501 Principles of Information Technology

IM 502 Digital Society

IM 506 Office Automation Systems

IM/ACT 520 Accounting Information Systems

HRM 537 Human Resource Information Systems

LA 562 Intellectual Property Issues in Computer Law

LA 591 Use of Computers, Databases, and Information Systems in the Legal Environment

International Business

ECO 585 Global Markets and Economics

FIN 585 International Finance

MGT 585 Global Business Management

MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy

MKT 585 Global Marketing

Legal Administration

LA 509 Public Law and Administrative Procedures

LA 535 Personnel Law

LA 562 Intellectual Property Issues in Computer Law

Management

MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization

MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Services

MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices

MGT 509 Management Seminar

MGT 510 Functional Processes for Re-engineering Organizations

MGT 515 Work Group Development

MGT 521 Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency

MGT 550 Procurement and Contracting

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

MGT 595 Internship

MGT 599 Independent Study

MGT 600 Thesis

Management Science

MSC 503 Applied Business Statistics

MSC 504 Data Acquisition and Analysis

MSC 510 Quantitative Methods for Management

MSC 545 Project Management

MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy

IM 530 Management Support Systems

Marketing

MKT 510 Advertising

MKT 512 Market Research

MKT 520 Business-to-Business Buying Behavior and Strategic Selling

MKT 530 Promotional Strategies

MKT 550 Marketing Seminar

MKT 560 Marketing to the Federal Government

MKT 585 Global Marketing

Organization Development

OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change

OD 522 Organization Development Intervention and Implementation

OD 523 Organization Development Issues and Trends

OD 524 Consulting Skills

OD 526 Advanced Facilitation Skills

Transfer Credits

Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within the last five years at an accredited college or university and received a grade of B or A may transfer credit. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experiences at the graduate level.

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (M.S.)

The dynamics of managed competition and the continued restructuring of federal health care programs have altered the traditional fee-for-service delivery and payment system for health care in all segments of the health care industry (hospitals, physician services, suppliers, insurers, payers, and human resources). These ongoing changes will demand individuals with advanced skills to manage and direct in this dynamic environment.

The School of Business Administration offers a Master of Science in Health Care Management (HCM) to provide an advanced level of understanding of the financing, managing, and changing reimbursement processes; and of the future national policy goals and their legal implications for the United States’ health care system.

Students who complete the program will be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the following:

· The basic elements of Health Care Management from physician provider to human resource purchaser.

· The rules of operation in a managed care environment, from HMOs to total vertical integration, and how those rules affect the role of each segment in the health care management matrix.

· The role of long-term care in an environment that is changing from nursing homes to assisted living.

· The effect of national health policy changes on the health care environment.

· The effect and impact of legislation, regulations, and case decisions on health care delivery.

· The interaction of this complex health care environment with future management, strategic decision making, revenue sources, costs of services, financial planning and outcomes measurements.

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively meet the management needs of this vital industry.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to the M.S. in Health Care Management program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.

Graduate students may transfer up to 6 credits of coursework from an accredited institution.

Degree Requirements

Completion of HCM program requires 36 semester credits that consist of 18 credits of required courses, 3 credits of project work, and 15 credits of a management core.

Required courses

HCM 510 Health Care Management

HCM 520 Health Care Management-Managed Care

HCM 535 Health Care Policy

HCM 550 Health Care Finance

HCM 555 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing

HCM 565 Health Care Cases and Project

LA 540 Health Care Law

Management core

ECO 590, NU 590, NU 591, IM 503,
and MSC 502.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE
SYSTEMS (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Human Performance Systems (HPS) program prepares students for professional careers in the evolving field of human performance improvement and technology. The program emphasizes systematic approaches to improving human performance, in ethical and culturally sensitive ways. Students learn to:

· Analyze the performance requirements of individuals, groups, and organizations that result in human performance solutions which are strategically aligned with organizational missions and goals.

· Select, design, develop, and implement performance improvement interventions, such as job aids, training programs, incentive systems, and performance feedback systems, to increase organizational productivity.

· Evaluate performance interventions to ensure that performance has, in fact, improved and has resulted in a return on investment.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

A total of 36 graduate credits is required, including all core requirements. All courses are 3 credits. 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. Students may transfer up to 12 relevant graduate credits from other accredited, graduate-level programs. No transfer credit is given for practicum experience at the graduate level. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years of initial registration.

HPS core requirements

HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management

HPS 502 Performance Analysis

HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development

HPS 505 Research and Evaluation

HPS 506 Performance Improvement Strategies or
OD 522 Organization Development
Intervention and Implementation

HPS 511 Strategic Management of HPS

OD 524 Consulting Skills

HPS 590 Practicum

HPS electives

HPS 501 Training Adults: Behavior Modeling

HPS 504 Delivery System Design

HPS 508 International Human Resource Issues

HPS 509 Advanced Instructional Design and Development

HPS 510 Distributive Learning Technologies

HPS 512 Organizational Career Management

HPS 540 Project

Other electives

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

HRM 531 Labor Relations

HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management Planning

HRM 544 Compensation and Benefits

HRM 537 Human Resource Information Systems

HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Appraisal

LA 535 Personnel Law

MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization

MGT 503 Organizational Communication

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service

MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices

MGT 510 Functional Processes for Re-engineering Organizations

MGT 515 Group Problem Solving

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

MSC 501 Business Statistics

MSC 545 Project Management

OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change

OD 523 Organization Development Issues and Trends

OD 526 Advanced Facilitation Skills

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (HRM) program is designed for those who are new to the field as well as HRM specialists who aspire to advance to human resource management positions. HRM courses provide practical knowledge and skills that enable graduates to supervise specialists who work in areas such as career development, compensation, employee assistance programs, employee benefits, performance appraisal, personnel law, recruitment, selection, training, and human resource management planning and staffing.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

A total of 36 graduate credits is required, including all core requirements. All courses are 3 credits.

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. Students may transfer up to 12 relevant graduate credits from other accredited, graduate-level programs. No transfer credit is given for practicum experience at the graduate level.

HRM core requirements

HPS 501 Training Adults: Behavior Modeling
or HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development

HPS 505 Research and Evaluation

HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management

HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management Planning

HRM 544 Compensation and Benefits

HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Appraisal

HRM 590 Practicum

LA 535 Personnel Law

HRM electives

HRM 531 Labor Relations

HRM 532 Seminar in Human Resource Management Topics

HRM 537 Human Resource Information Systems

HRM 540 Project

Other electives

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

HPS 502 Performance Analysis

HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development

HPS 504 Delivery System Design

HPS 506 Performance Improvement Strategies

HPS 508 International Human Resource Issues

HPS 510 Distributive Learning Technologies

HPS 512 Organizational Career Management

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service

MGT 515 Work Group Development

MGT 521 Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

MSC 501 Business Statistics

OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Information Management is designed for professionals who are interested in careers in information and desire management expertise. The program emphasizes management principles, understanding information in organizations and the application of information systems.

Goals

Students completing the MSIM program are expected to be effective leaders in organizations by

· being able to synthesize the underlying principles of the field;

· being able to analyze enterprises and organizations as a precursor to managing their information needs;

· being able to evaluate both the relationship of enterprises and organizations to information as a resource as a requirement for information management;

· being able to evaluate the relationship between information and decision making;

· being able to apply the relationship of people, process, and technology to information management and the creation and operation of information systems with ethical awareness; and

· being able to analyze the trends and developments in the information management field; and

· being able to synthesize the skills and abilities of an information architect and project manager through critical thinking, decision making, and communications skills.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

Completion of the M.S. in Information Management requires a total of 36 semester credits consisting of 24 credits in required courses, 9 credits in elective courses, and 3 credits in project work. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years of the initial registration unless an extension is authorized by the Dean of the School of Business Administration. Graduate students may transfer up to 9 credits of coursework from an accredited institution.

Required Courses

IM 501 Principles of Information Technology

IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management

IM 510 Database Management

IM 512 Information and Decision Making

IM 515 Telecommunications Management

IM 525 Systems Development

IM 540 Economics of Information Technology

IM 565 Information Resources Management

IM 599 Project

IM 501, IM 503, and IM 565 must be completed with a grade of B or better or be repeated. IM 565 is the capstone course of the program and is normally taken just before the project work and completion of the degree.

IM electives

Elective courses may be chosen from those in the Information Management field or other areas offered at the graduate level by the School of Business Administration. Electives in Information Management include the following courses:

ACT/IM 520 Accounting Information Systems

IM 502 Digital Society

IM 506 Office Automation Systems

IM 530 Management Support Systems

IM 535 Expert Systems

IM/HR 537 Human Resources Information Systems

IM 550 Advanced Database Topics

IM 555 Advanced Topics in Systems Development

IM 570 Intelligent Decision Technologies

IM 580 Network Management

IM/FIN 582 Neural Networks for Finance and Investing

IM 585 Advanced Telecommunications Topics

IM 590 Topics in Information Management

Other electives

Areas within the Graduate School of Business Administration offering electives include Accounting, Economics, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Legal Administration, Management, Management Science, and Marketing.

Students choosing an elective from one of the above areas have an excellent opportunity to combine a business area with Information Management, later to be manifested in their project (IM 599). Selecting IM electives gives students the opportunity to enrich their understanding of the field.

The Project

The project is a direct application of program material to the student’s specific professional interest or area. Other means of satisfying the intent of the project may also be arranged, such as a large research paper or traditional graduate research for those continuing to a Ph.D.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATION (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Legal Administration (LA) program offers three tracks, each consisting of 36 credits. The program provides graduate students two tracks (Tracks I and II) with legal speciality and law-related management courses. Tracks I and II of the program are approved by the American Bar Association.

· Track I prepares nonparalegal graduate students in master’s-level specialty law courses to qualify as practicing paralegals or paralegal administrators.

· Track II prepares students for administrative responsibilities as paralegal supervisors.

· Track III is designed to train students for advanced law office management.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly encourages that candidates have achieved at least two full years of substantial work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

The M.A. in Legal Administration program requires a total of 36 semester credits consisting of 30 credits of required courses and 6 credits of electives. Electives may be chosen from courses approved from the M.B.A., the M.S. in Information Management, or the M.S. in Health Care Management programs. Electives must be approved by the program chair. Graduate students may transfer up to 6 credits of coursework from an accredited institution.

· Track I Legal Specialty Training

LA 501 Civil and Criminal Procedure

LA 505 General Legal Procedures

LA 509 Public Law and Administrative Procedures

LA 550 Law Office Management

LA 561 Law and the Business Environment

LA 562 Intellectual Property Issues in Computer Law

LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing I

LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing II/Computerized Legal Research

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 521 Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency

2 electives, graduate level, within the School of Business Administration

nTrack II Paralegals Moving into Paralegal
Administration

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

FIN 501 Managerial Finance

HRM 530 Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management

LA 509 Public Law and Administrative Procedures

LA 550 Law Office Management

LA 561 Law and the Business Environment

LA 562 Intellectual Property Issues in Computer Law

LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing I

LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing II/Computerized Legal Research

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

2 electives, graduate level, within the School of Business Administration

· Track III Law Office Managers/ Administrators

ACT 502 Managerial Accounting

FIN 501 Managerial Finance

HRM 530 Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management

IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management

LA 535 Personnel Law

LA 550 Law Office Management

LA 561 Law and the Business Environment

LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing I

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills

2 electives, graduate level, within the School of Business Administration

Sequence of classes for tracks I and II:

Students are encouraged to take LA 590 and 591 early in the course sequence and to take LA 550 toward the end of their program. Courses in the Master of Arts in Legal Administration program will typically be offered in the following sequence:

fall semester: LA 505, 540, 550, 561, and 590

spring semester: LA 501, 509, 535, 540, 550, 561, 562, and 591

summer semester: LA 535 and 561

Note that LA 535, 540, and 561 will continue to be offered at least twice a year.

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Organization Development (OD) provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the effectiveness of organizations.

The practical curriculum has an overall framework that covers relevant history, theories, research, and philosophy, and within that framework practical strategies, models, and approaches are used to explore the phases of the OD process: entry and diagnosis, data gathering and analysis, interventions, implementation, and evaluation.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Acceptable standardized test score. The test score requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· Degree plan developed and approved in a successful meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration.

Applicants for graduate programs are expected to complete all admissions requirements prior to matriculation in graduate courses.

Note: The School of Business Administration strongly encourages that candidates have achieved at least two full years of substantial work experience before applying.

Degree Requirements

A total of 36 graduate credits is required, including all core requirements. All courses are 3 credits. 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. Students may transfer up to 12 relevant graduate credits from other accredited, graduate-level programs. No transfer credit is given for internship experience at the graduate level.

OD core requirements

HPS 505 Research and Evaluation

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 515 Group Problem Solving

OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change

OD 522 Organization Development Intervention and Implementation

OD 523 Organization Development Issues and Trends

OD 590 Practicum

OD electives

OD 524 Consulting Skills

OD 526 Advanced Facilitation Skills

Other electives

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

HPS 501 Training Adults: Behavior Modeling

HPS 502 Performance Analysis

HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development

HPS 504 Delivery Systems Design

HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management

HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management Planning

IM 502 Digital Society

MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization

MGT 503 Organizational Communication

MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Services

MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

MSC 501 Business Statistics

MSC 545 Project Management

The Center for Comprehensive Learning manages the following graduate program of the School of Business.

Organizational Leadership and Innovation (M.S.)

The program focuses on providing students with leadership skills and knowledge that are necessary to maintain and increase their organizations’ competitive advantage.

Students, typically mid-level managers who have scientific or technical backgrounds, learn how to motivate and influence their highly-educated and highly-paid employees through creative and innovative approaches to leadership and management.

The practical and applied curriculum is based on recent behavioral science research which has identified the key competencies that managerial leaders must have to be successful in today’s rapidly changing work environment. Students gain confidence in applying the key competencies on-the-job through repeated skill practice in simulated, yet realistic organizational situations.

Admission requirements

Applicants are admitted to the program on a full-or part-time basis for the fall, spring, and summer graduate sessions. Applicants admitted to the OLI program must be candidates of high promise and provide the following to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed application form with the non-refundable application fee of $35.

· Official transcripts showing all post-secondary coursework (delivered in sealed envelopes that bear the registrar’s signature and/or seal).

· Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work.

· Standardized test score. There is no test requirement for applicants who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants with significant professional experience and a record of outstanding undergraduate performance may petition the admissions committee for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

· A degree plan developed and approved by the Associate Dean of the School of Business.

Note: It is strongly recommended that candidates have at least two years of managerial experience before applying.

Transfer credits

Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within the last five years at an accredited college or university and received a grade of at least a B my transfer credit. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experiences at the graduate level. The OLI program will accept up to 12 hours of transfer credit.

Degree requirements

A total of 36 graduate credits is required, including all core requirements. All courses are three credits. If an applicant can demonstrate a depth of prior experience and/or education in a required content area, electives may be substituted for required courses.

OLI core required courses

FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management

HPS 505 Research and Evaluation

MGT 502 Entrpreneurship, Creativity and Organization

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Services

MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices

MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society

MGT 585 Global Business Management

MSC 545 Project Management

OLI elective courses

HPS 502 Performance Analysis

MGT 503 Organizational Communication

MGT 509 Management Seminar

MGT 510 Functional Processes for Reengineering Organizations

MGT 515 Work Group Development

MGT 521 Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency

MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

MSC 502 Data Analysis for Business

OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change

OD 523 Organization Development Issues and Trends

OD 526 Advanced Facilitation Skills

Other electives

Students may select electives from those currently approved for the MBA or IM program in the School of Business Administration.


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