Master of Arts in Management

The Master of Arts in Management consists of a core management curriculum, a supplemental core that emphasizes organizational change and its impact on people, elective leadership concentrations, and three final capstone options. In addition, students are able to participate in an optional professional development and mentoring program.

• Management Core Curriculum - 21 credits
• MAM core - 6 credits
• Elective MAM concentration - 9 credits
• Capstone program - 4 to 6 credits
• Professional Development seminar - 1 non-degree credit (optional)

How long will it take to earn my degree?

The Master of Arts in Management program consists of 40-42 credits (depending on capstone) and can be completed in less than 2 years full time, or less than 3 years part time.

What classes do I need to take?

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Required courses:

MGT 6412  Management Writing & Resources
MGT 6420  Organizational Behavior
MGT 6431  Research Methods
MGT 6413  Management Communication & Cultural Competence
MGT 6307  Economics for Decision-making
MGT 6450  Marketing: Consumer Behavior
MGT 6455  Strategic Leadership for Change
MGT 6201  Process Consultation Seminar
MGT 6445  Human Resources Management

Concentration Options

Students select 3 courses (9 elective credits) from a single area to complete a
concentration or select 3 courses from a combination of areas.  Course
deviations for each concentration permitted with prior advisor approval.

Healthcare Leadership

MGT 6351  Healthcare Administration
MGT 6355  Healthcare Finance
MGT 6352  Healthcare Performance Improvement
MGT 6506  Assessing Healthcare Quality
MGT 6532  Monitoring & Evaluating Health Programs
MGT 6545  Corporate Compliance in Healthcare Industry

Change Leadership

MGT 6430  Organization Development
MGT 6205  Team Development
MGT 6209  Managing Diversity
MGT 6208  Seminar in Organization Development
MGT 6210  Cape Cod Seminar
MGT 6207  Crisis Management

IT Leadership

MGT 6105  IT Strategy and Governance
MGT 6211  IT Project Management
MGT 6308  Managing Technical Teams
MGT 6317  Knowledge Management
MGT 6318  Enterprise Systems

Public Administration

MGT 6430  Organization Development
MGT 6207  Crisis Management
MGT 6777  Proposal Writing
MGT 6206  Compensation
MGT 6203  Labor Relations
MGT 6209  Managing Diversity

Capstone

MGT 6800   Final Research Project --OR-
MGT 6490   Capstone Abroad Seminar --OR--
MGT 6810   Thesis
Students choosing the Capstone Abroad seminar or the Independent Faculty-Directed Project have one semester (16 weeks) to complete the requirements.  Students opting for the Academic Thesis option have two semesters in which to complete the capstone requirements.  Students completing any of the capstone programs may be required to participate in public presentations.

A dual MBA/MAM can be added for 17 additional credits

Paying for your education

This program costs $470 per credit. Between federal, state, and private loans, grants and scholarships, you have many options for paying for this investment in your future. Visit our financial aid page  for more information.

Accreditation

The College of St. Scholastica is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, Ill., 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.