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1999-2000
Marymount University Catalog School of Business Administration |
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Dean: Dr. Robert Sigethy The School of Business Administration
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, HUMAN PERFORMANCE 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 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 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 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 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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