Management
Master of Science
Program Requirements
MSM with a Concentration
in Public Administration
This concentration has an additional program competency of demonstrating decision making ability in public policy and administration in a wide variety of industries, both public and private. To fulfill the requirements for the MSM with a concentration in Public Administration, students must complete an 18-credit hour Business Management core, a 12-credit hour concentration plus six elective credits. While some course sequencing is necessary, the program is designed to permit students to complete requirements at their own pace. The 12 courses listed below are required for completion of the MSM with a concentration in Public Administration.
MGT 6501 
Organization Theory and Design
MGT 6503 Leadership Development and Change Management
MGT 7400 Analysis of Decision Making
MGT 7710 Integrative Independent Study Project A
MGT 7800 Strategy in Organizations
MGT 8800 Integrative Independent Study Project B
MPA 6501 Seminar in Public Administration
MPA 6503 Administrative Law
MPA 7202 Public Budgeting Systems
MPA 7502 Analysis of Public Policy
Two Electives
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses equaling 36 credit hours.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2011-2012 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2011 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
