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School
of Business Administrations Graduate Studies
Dean: Dr. Robert Sigethy The School of Business Administration offers the following graduate degree programs:
The School’s graduate classes are offered at the Ballston Campus and at the Loudoun Academic Center, and in satellite classrooms at selected northern Virginia corporate and government agency sites. Graduate Admission Requirements Students applying to any graduate program in the School of Business Administration must submit the following to be considered for acceptance:
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. Completion Requirements All coursework for a graduate degree in the School of Business Administration must be completed within 5 years from the date of matriculation. Transfer Credits Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within 5 years at an accredited college or university, and received a grade point average of 3.0 or better, may transfer those graduate credits. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experience at the graduate level. No more than 12 graduate credit hours may be transferred. 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:
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. Waive Credits The Common Professional Component is designed to ensure that students are academically prepared for the Advanced Program. Therefore, a course within the Common Professional Component may only be waived under one of the two following circumstances: The student has completed at least 4 courses of similar content at the undergraduate level within the past two years with at least a 3.0, or the student has significant professional experience essentially equivalent to the graduate course. Common Professional Component FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management ECO 502 Macroeconomics MSC 502 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 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. Elective courses are listed as follows under the appropriate field. Students should consult with their advisors before selecting electives. All electives must be graduate courses from the School of Business Administration; one elective must be a graduate International Business course. Accounting ACT 501 Accounting Systems and Procedures ACT 504 Tax Accounting ACT/IM 520 Accounting Information Systems ACT 521 Internal Auditing I ACT 522 Internal Auditing II ACT 525 Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting Business Technologies IM 510 Database Systems BT 521 Electronic Commerce BT 522 Strategic Use of the World Wide Web BT 523 Knowledge Management BT/IM 570 Intelligent Agents BT 571 Systems Thinking, Modeling, and Simulations BT 572 Information and Network Security Economics ECO 585 Global Markets and Economics ECO 590 Health Care Finance and Economics ECO 599 Special Topics in Economics Finance 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/IM 582 Neural Networks in Finance and Investing FIN 585 International Finance FIN 590 Finance Seminar Health Care Management HCM/NUA 510 Health Care Management HCM/NUA 520 Health Care Management- HCM/NUA 535 Health Care Policy HCM/NUA 550 Health Care Finance HCM 555 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing HCM 565 Health Care Cases and Project LA/NUA 540 Health Care Law 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 Human Resource Management HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management HRM 531 Labor Relations HRM 532 Seminar in Human Resource Management Topics HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management Planning HRM 534 Compensation HRM 536 Employee Benefits HRM/IM 537 Human Resource Information Systems HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Appraisal HRM 540 Project Information Management IM 501 Principles of Information Technology IM 510 Database Management IM 515 Telecommunications Management IM/ACT 520 Accounting Information Systems IM 530 Management Support Systems IM/HRM 537 Human Resource Information Systems IM/BT 570 Intelligent Agents 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 Law, Computers, and the Internet LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/Computerized Legal Research Management MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices MGT 509 Management Seminar MGT 510 Functional Processes for Re-engineering Organizations MGT 515 Group Problem Solving MGT 521 Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency MGT 550 Procurement and Contracting MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies MGT 561 Ethics in the Information Age 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 and Integrated Marketing Communications 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 MKT 589 Marketing High Technology Products and Services 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 The Master of Science in Business Technologies is focused on the way in which network-centric technologies are changing how work is accomplished in the modern organization. It provides a solid foundation in e-commerce, telecommunications, knowledge management, systems thinking, business uses for the Web, and other emerging information technologies. The program is designed for the individual who is, or who is preparing to be, a key player in guiding his or her organization toward the effective application of information technology systems. After completing a robust core program, students will specialize in either a technical or management concentration. Note: The School of Business Administration strongly
recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience
before applying. Candidates for the M.S. in Business Technologies program
must possess a suitable laptop computer loaded with Microsoft Degree Requirements Completion of the Business Technologies degree requires a total of 36 semester credits consisting of 24 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses. 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. Nine elective credits must be taken in either the technical or the management concentration. Students with limited preparation may be required to complete IM 501 Principles of Information Technology. The course may be used as the student’s elective. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years of initial registration. Graduate students may transfer up to 12 credits of similar graduate coursework from an accredited institution. BTcore requirements All of the following courses must be completed: IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management IM 512 Information and Decision Making IM 515 Telecommunications Management IM 565 Information Resources Management BT 521 Electronic Commerce BT 522 Strategic Uses of the World Wide Web BT 523 Knowledge Management MGT 561 Ethics in the Information Age IM 501 and IM 503 are prerequisite to all other IM and BT courses. IM 565 is the capstone course and cannot be taken until the student has completed at least 27 credit hours in the degree program. Technical Concentration Three of the following courses must be completed: IM 510 Database Management IM 530 Management Support Systems IM 535 Expert Systems IM/BT 570 Intelligent Agents BT 571 Systems Thinking, Modeling, and Simulation BT 572 Information and Network Security Management Concentration Three of the following courses must be completed: HRM 541 IT Personnel Management IM 525 Systems Development IM 540 Economics of Information Technology IM 580 Network Management MGT 503 Organizational Communication MKT 590 Internet Marketing Open elective IM 501 or any School of Business Administration graduate course 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. The HCM program has candidate status from the Accrediting Commission for Education in Health Services Administration (ACEHSA). Students who complete the program will be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the following:
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively meet the management needs of this vital industry. 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 12 credits of graduate 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. 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. HCMcore requirements HCM/NUA 510 Health Care Management HCM/NUA 520 Health Care Management-Managed Care HCM/NUA 535 Health Care Policy HCM/NUA 550 Health Care Finance HCM 555 Health Care Strategic Planning and Marketing HCM 565 Health Care Cases and Project LA/NUA 540 Health Care Law Management core ECO 590, NU 590, NU 591, IM 503, 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:
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 HRM 590 Practicum Any graduate-level course may be used as an elective if it is aligned with the student’s career goals and is approved by the student’s academic advisor. HPS suggested 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 suggested electives FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management HRM 531 Labor Relations HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management Planning HRM 534 Compensation HRM 536 Employee 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 HR 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. 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 534 Compensation HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Appraisal HRM 590 Practicum LA 535 Personnel Law Any graduate-level course may be used as an elective if it is aligned with the student’s career goals and is approved by the student’s academic advisor. HRM suggested electives HRM 531 Labor Relations HRM 532 Seminar in Human Resource Management Topics HRM 536 Employee Benefits HRM/IM 537 Human Resource Information Systems HRM 540 Project HRM 541 IT Personnel Management Other suggested 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 509 Advanced Instructional Design and Development HPS 510 Distributive Learning Technologies HPS 512 Organizational Career Management LA 561 Law and the Business Environment MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service MGT 515 Group Problem Solving 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 The Master of Science in Information Management (IM) 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 Information Management program are expected to be effective leaders in organizations by being able to:
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. 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. 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 12 credits of coursework from an accredited institution. IMcore requirements 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 and IM 503 are prerequisite to all other IM and BT courses. IM 565 is the capstone course and cannot be taken until the student has completed at least 27 credit hours in the degree program. IM 565 is prerequisite to IM 599. 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. Recommended electives in Information Management include the following courses: ACT/IM 520 Accounting Information Systems HRM 541 IT Personnel Management IM 530 Management Support Systems IM 535 Expert Systems IM/HRM 537 Human Resources Information Systems IM 550 Advanced Database Topics IM 555 Advanced Topics in Systems Development IM/BT 570 Intelligent Agents IM 580 Network Management IM/FIN 582 Neural Networks in Finance and Investing IM 585 Advanced Telecommunications Topics IM 590 Topics in Information Management Other electives All electives must be graduate courses within the School of Business Administration. Areas within the School of Business Administration which offer electives include Accounting, Business Technologies, 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. The Master of Arts in Legal Administration (LA) program offers three tracks, each consisting of 36 credits. Tracks I and II of the program are approved by the American Bar Association. Graduates of ABA-approved programs are not licensed to practice law or to give legal advice. Track I prepares graduate students in master’s-level specialty law courses to qualify as practicing paralegals or paralegal administrators. Track II prepares graduate students for administrative responsibilities as paralegal supervisors. Track III prepares graduate students for law firm or corporate law department management. Note: The School of Business Administration strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of work experience before applying. Degree Requirements The M.A. in Legal Administration program requires a total of 36 semester 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. Electives must be approved by the department chair. Graduate students may transfer up to 12 credits of graduate 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 Law, Computers, and the Internet LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/ Computerized Legal Research MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior 1 elective, graduate level, LA course 2 electives, graduate level, within the School of Business Administration Track II Paralegals Moving into Paralegal Administration ACT 502 Managerial Accounting FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management LA 509 Public Law and Administrative Procedures LA 550 Law Office Management LA 561 Law and the Business Environment LA 562 Law, Computers, and the Internet LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/ Computerized Legal Research MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior 2 electives, graduate level, within the School of Business Administration Track III Law Office Managers/ ACT 502 Managerial Accounting FIN 501 Managerial Finance HRM 530 Foundations of 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 LA591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/Computerized Legal Research MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies 1 elective, 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. 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. 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 internship experience at the graduate level. OD core requirements HPS 505 Research and Evaluation HRM 590 Practicum 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 Any graduate-level course may be used as an elective if it is aligned with the student’s career goals and is approved by the student’s academic advisor. OD suggested electives OD 524 Consulting Skills OD 526 Advanced Facilitation Skills Other suggested 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 MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization MGT 503 Organizational Communication MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service 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 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. This program is managed by the Office of Corporate Outreach. 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 may 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 3 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 requirements FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management HPS 505 Research and Evaluation MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service 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 MGT 515 Group Problem Solving 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 any graduate courses in the School of Business Administration. |
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