M.A. Organizational Management and Leadership
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) | Total Hours: 30 | Department: Management and Marketing | School: John Massey School of Business | Major Code: 121
The Master of Arts in Organizational Management and Leadership was established to provide students from various disciplines an opportunity to develop or enhance their management and leadership knowledge and skills. The degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, students must meet one of the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a 3.00 undergraduate retention GPA, or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework, or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA in 9 hours of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited university.
Students who do not meet these criteria and have a 2.50 undergraduate retention GPA (or 2.75 GPA in last 60 hours) may be reviewed for admission. Students denied admission may appeal by submitting a portfolio consisting of a letter of application, a current resume, and three professional letters of recommendation.
Six hours per condensed term is considered a full load. Students working full-time are recommended to take no more than six hours per condensed term.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 5153 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MNGT 5223 | Behavioral Management | 3 |
| MNGT 5233 | Team Development Behaviors | 3 |
| MNGT 5773 | Principle-Centered Leadership | 3 |
| MNGT 5903 | Leadership Theories and Practice | 3 |
| COMM 5133 | Strategic Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5563 | Conflict and Negotiation | 3 |
Electives — Choose One Option (9 hours)
Option A: Leadership — Choose any 9 hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 5343 | Competitive Advantage & Strategy | 3 |
| MNGT 5443 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| MNGT 5463 | Training & Development | 3 |
| MNGT 5783 | Organizational Health & Conscious Capitalism | 3 |
| COMM 5573 | Women in Leadership | 3 |
| NAL 5113 | Organizational Leadership in Native American Organizations | 3 |
Option B: Strategic Communication — Choose any 9 hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT 5463 | Training & Development | 3 |
| COMM 5113 | Strategic Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5123 | Effective Crisis Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5143 | Persuasion & Leadership | 3 |
| NAL 5133 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
| NAL 5123 | Multi-Cultural Leadership | 3 |
Total Hours Required: 30