Master in Management

Master of Science in Management

Program Overview

Public, private, and not-for-profit organizations need individuals who are capable of diagnosing circumstances, evaluating options, and implementing plans of action. These organizations need leaders capable of managing change. Argosy University developed its Master of Science in Management program to train current managers, aspiring managers, self-employed entrepreneurs, consultants, and advisors to become just that – leaders of change.

Argosy University turned to its long history in the fields of psychology and understanding of human behavior to construct a MS in Management program that focuses on the broader aspects of organizational dynamics such as strategy, systems, structure, and best practices. Not a traditional numbers-oriented management program, the Argosy University MS in management program will prepare students to deal with the one aspect of an organization that plays a critical role in achieving a positive outcome – the people on the team.

The MS in Management program will develop your interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and teach you to frame and resolve unstructured organizational issues. The courses are rooted in theory and practical application, use case studies, projects, and research to coach you on management skills and mechanisms useful for any work environment.

Online Experience

As an online student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized attention in a small class setting. Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student advisor, faculty mentor, career services, and an online campus community enabling you to connect with your global peers. Argosy University developed the MS in Management program for working professionals who want to achieve a balance among their career, family, and education.

Electives

You may tailor your Master of Science in Management program to suit your interests by selecting one of the following groups of electives:

Students may take any 6000 level business course for this program. In addition to the courses currently listed students can take any MBA course.

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Business, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.

A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work) OR a 2.7 cumulative grade point average.

A minimum written TOEFL® score of 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version), and 79 (Internet version) for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction

Completed Application for Admission

$50 Application fee (non-refundable)

Documentation of current employment with or access to a professional organization

Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

Personal or professional goal statement

Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement must also submit the following:

Current résumé (or career summary)

The names and contact information of three professional and/or academic references

Note: Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums will be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the Campus Dean or Program Chair. Students admitted on an exception basis will be admitted as regular students on first term probation.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Management Program requires the satisfactory completion of 36 semester credit hours distributed as follows:

30 credit hours in core

6 credit hours in electives (May select electives in: Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or two general electives)

All courses are 3 semester credit hours in length

Required Foundation Courses

There are 30 credit hours in Foundation courses needed for the Master of Science in Management Program.

B6006 Business Principles

This course discusses general business terminology, and briefly introduces accounting, economics, management, marketing, and finance. Emphasis is on understanding and applying concepts associated with current business practices.

B6007 Psychology Foundations for Leadership

This course reviews the basic concepts, theories, and research regarding psychological issues related to organizational behavior and leadership. It examines the nature of leadership, leadership behavior, and specific psychological traits of ordinary individuals in leadership roles. Individuals will be helped to identify their leadership style.

B6110 Supply Chain Optimization and Outsourcing

Supply Chain Management encompasses development of integrated strategies in managing over-all costs, attaining profit goals, and satisfying customers. Building on the implementation of enterprise software and new applications, leaders are better able to plan sales revenue, schedule production, set optimal inventory levels, plan distribution/warehousing and global logistics, source goods and services strategically, and finance operations through better working capital management. Recognition is also given to important interrelationships among sales management, logistics, production, marketing, and financial management. This course also focuses on outsourcing as a corporate strategy to reduce costs, improve cycle time, customer service and improve the overall performance of the supply chain. The human resource implications and challenges inherent in implementing outsourcing will be addressed and the pros and cons of this strategy debated in class. Requirements of the course will include case analyses.

B6023 Strategic and Operational Planning

Students learn how to develop the skills and concepts needed to ensure the ongoing contribution of a firm’s operations to its competitive position. Typically this requires the firm to achieve, at a minimum cost, quality and economic parity, responsiveness and adaptability to customer needs and desires, rapid time to market, process technology, and sufficient and responsive capacity. Topics encompass all elements of coherent operation systems, process analysis, cross-functional and cross firm integration, product development, and technology and operations strategy.

B6450 Financial Strategies for Managers: An Integrated Approach

This course is designed for managers who need a background in accounting and finance. The course integrates, from a management perspective, relevant principles and concepts drawn from both accounting and finance. The course introduces students to such financial concepts as the relationship of cash flow to the time value of money; cash management, receivables management, and capital budgeting techniques. Completion of this course will prepare students to assess and analyze the quality of accounting information as presented in financial statements, and utilize the data for both strategic and operational management decisions.

B6003 Ethics in Business

This course addresses the ethical dimensions of management with a special focus on the processes managers may use to raise and resolve ethical dilemmas and conflicts in organizational settings. Policies pertaining to treatment of those raising ethical issues will be considered. The legal and regulatory requirements of ethical conduct will be examined. Policies and codes of conduct established by various organizations and industry groups will be critically examined. The course will feature case studies involving alleged breaches of ethical conduct among publicly held corporations.

B6026 Marketing Planning and Strategy

Organizations do not always have a clear understanding of marketing, the components of developing a marketing strategy, and the elements of planning and implementing a marketing plan. This course emphasizes the identification, analysis, and selection of target markets; development and management of product/service lines; pricing; demand analysis and forecasting; distribution systems; and advertising and promotions. Major forces impacting marketing strategy, such as electronic marketing, one-to-one marketing, consumer trends, competition, and regulating forces, are examined. Students diagnose marketing problems, identify opportunities at operational and strategic levels, and develop a marketing plan for their organization or an organization they choose to enhance.

B6027 Perspectives in Change Leadership

This course focuses on the essence of leadership and management, including the behaviors, attitudes, and perspectives that distinguish leaders. Effective strategies for developing managers and leaders in the context of modern organizations are emphasized. Leadership dilemmas and issues are analyzed. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to explore new demands and relevant strategies for effective leadership. Individuals will be helped to identify their leadership style.

B6028 Solutions to Organizational Challenges (capstone)

This is a Capstone Course that "puts it all together" through a program application project. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours before taking this course. The course is intended to help students frame unstructured business problems. Students must identify the central issues and determine the most appropriate tools and concepts from the core curriculum to apply in order to gain insight into these issues. This approach helps develop a cross-functional approach to business issues. Students are engaged in a project with an outside organization of their own choosing and receive extensive feedback as they carry out the project. Their project is presented to a faculty panel acting as decision makers for the organization.

B6120 Communication Strategies for Managers

This course focuses on the development of effective communication strategies and their applications in various organizational contexts and with different stakeholder groups. Topics covered include defining the organizational communications culture and styles, audience assessment, overcoming communications barriers, communications etiquette, and ethical dimensions of communications. Techniques covered include preparation of memos and business reports, business correspondence using email and hard copy formats, preparing and delivering oral reports, and facilitating discussions.

Elective Requirements

Students are required to take two courses (6 credit hours) in an elective group (may choose both electives in one area: Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit, or take two general electives.

Human Resources Electives

B6401 HRM/Personnel Administration

This study of contemporary views on the complex decision-making process regarding the management of human resources within an organizational system is geared to meeting both individual needs and organizational objectives. New acquisition, development, rewarding, and maintenance of human resources are researched, analyzed, and discussed.

B6403 Labor and Management Relations

An objective evaluation of the demand for, and supply of, labor in its relation to management’s needs provides a solid foundation for managers and human resources professionals. The theory and application of collective bargaining and employee benefit programs are also emphasized. The impact of labor contracts on global competition and corporate flexibility in a changing world are examined.

Public Administration Electives

B6763 Public Policy Process

This course studies processes of making public policy, including detection of public issues, consideration of alternatives, and adoption and implementation of solutions. This course highlights the major contributors in the policy process, as well as the environment within which they work.

B6761 Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

This course provides an opportunity to investigate issues and trends shaping the nonprofit and public sectors and the challenges they present for leaders. "Best practices" and benchmarking public and nonprofit sectors are examined. Topics include trends in philanthropy and public giving; mergers, strategic alliances and joint ventures within and across sectors; new models for governance and boards; and the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of excellence in organizations.

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B6764 Financial Aspects of Public and Nonprofit Organizations

This course studies of fundamental normative debates in the public and nonprofit financial management arena with a focus on resulting implementation principles and techniques in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budget and revenue decisions, debt management, cash and investment management, pensions and employee benefits, and risk management.

Nonprofit Management Electives

B6761 Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

This course provides an opportunity to investigate issues and trends shaping the nonprofit and public sectors and the challenges they present for leaders. "Best practices" and benchmarking public and nonprofit sectors are examined. Topics include trends in philanthropy and public giving; mergers, strategic alliances and joint ventures within and across sectors; new models for governance and boards; and the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of excellence in organizations.

B6764 Financial Aspects of Public and Nonprofit Organizations

This course studies of fundamental normative debates in the public and nonprofit financial management arena with a focus on resulting implementation principles and techniques in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budget and revenue decisions, debt management, cash and investment management, pensions and employee benefits, and risk management.


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		Master of Science in Management Program Overview Public, private, and not-for-profit organizations need individuals who are capable of diagnosing circumstances, evaluating options, and implementing plans of action. These organizations need leaders capable of managing change. Argosy University developed its Master of Science in Management program to train current managers, aspiring managers, self-employed entrepreneurs, consultants, and advisors to become just that – leaders of change. Argosy University turned to its long history in the fields of psychology and understanding of human behavior to construct a MS in Management program that focuses on the broader aspects of organizational dynamics such as strategy, systems, structure, and best practices. Not a traditional numbers-oriented management program, the Argosy University MS in management program will prepare students to deal with the one aspect of an organization that plays a critical role in achieving a positive outcome – the people on the team. The MS in Management program will develop your interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and teach you to frame and resolve unstructured organizational issues. The courses are rooted in theory and practical application, use case studies, projects, and research to coach you on management skills and mechanisms useful for any work environment. Online Experience As an online student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized attention in a small class setting. Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student advisor, faculty mentor, career services, and an online campus community enabling you to connect with your global peers. Argosy University developed the MS in Management program for working professionals who want to achieve a balance among their career, family, and education. Electives You may tailor your Master of Science in Management program to suit your interests by selecting one of the following groups of electives: Students may take any 6000 level business course for this program. In addition to the courses currently listed students can take any MBA course. Admissions Requirements A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Business, or an appropriately certified foreign institution. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work) OR a 2.7 cumulative grade point average. A minimum written TOEFL® score of 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version), and 79 (Internet version) for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction Completed Application for Admission $50 Application fee (non-refundable) Documentation of current employment with or access to a professional organization Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended Personal or professional goal statement Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement must also submit the following: Current résumé (or career summary) The names and contact information of three professional and/or academic references Note: Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums will be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the Campus Dean or Program Chair. Students admitted on an exception basis will be admitted as regular students on first term probation. Program Requirements The Master of Science in Management Program requires the satisfactory completion of 36 semester credit hours distributed as follows: 30 credit hours in core 6 credit hours in electives (May select electives in: Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or two general electives) All courses are 3 semester credit hours in length Required Foundation Courses There are 30 credit hours in Foundation courses needed for the Master of Science in Management Program. B6006 Business Principles This course discusses general business terminology, and briefly introduces accounting, economics, management, marketing, and finance. Emphasis is on understanding and applying concepts associated with current business practices. B6007 Psychology Foundations for Leadership This course reviews the basic concepts, theories, and research regarding psychological issues related to organizational behavior and leadership. It examines the nature of leadership, leadership behavior, and specific psychological traits of ordinary individuals in leadership roles. Individuals will be helped to identify their leadership style. B6110 Supply Chain Optimization and Outsourcing Supply Chain Management encompasses development of integrated strategies in managing over-all costs, attaining profit goals, and satisfying customers. Building on the implementation of enterprise software and new applications, leaders are better able to plan sales revenue, schedule production, set optimal inventory levels, plan distribution/warehousing and global logistics, source goods and services strategically, and finance operations through better working capital management. Recognition is also given to important interrelationships among sales management, logistics, production, marketing, and financial management. This course also focuses on outsourcing as a corporate strategy to reduce costs, improve cycle time, customer service and improve the overall performance of the supply chain. The human resource implications and challenges inherent in implementing outsourcing will be addressed and the pros and cons of this strategy debated in class. Requirements of the course will include case analyses. B6023 Strategic and Operational Planning Students learn how to develop the skills and concepts needed to ensure the ongoing contribution of a firm’s operations to its competitive position. Typically this requires the firm to achieve, at a minimum cost, quality and economic parity, responsiveness and adaptability to customer needs and desires, rapid time to market, process technology, and sufficient and responsive capacity. Topics encompass all elements of coherent operation systems, process analysis, cross-functional and cross firm integration, product development, and technology and operations strategy. B6450 Financial Strategies for Managers: An Integrated Approach This course is designed for managers who need a background in accounting and finance. The course integrates, from a management perspective, relevant principles and concepts drawn from both accounting and finance. The course introduces students to such financial concepts as the relationship of cash flow to the time value of money; cash management, receivables management, and capital budgeting techniques. Completion of this course will prepare students to assess and analyze the quality of accounting information as presented in financial statements, and utilize the data for both strategic and operational management decisions. B6003 Ethics in Business This course addresses the ethical dimensions of management with a special focus on the processes managers may use to raise and resolve ethical dilemmas and conflicts in organizational settings. Policies pertaining to treatment of those raising ethical issues will be considered. The legal and regulatory requirements of ethical conduct will be examined. Policies and codes of conduct established by various organizations and industry groups will be critically examined. The course will feature case studies involving alleged breaches of ethical conduct among publicly held corporations. B6026 Marketing Planning and Strategy Organizations do not always have a clear understanding of marketing, the components of developing a marketing strategy, and the elements of planning and implementing a marketing plan. This course emphasizes the identification, analysis, and selection of target markets; development and management of product/service lines; pricing; demand analysis and forecasting; distribution systems; and advertising and promotions. Major forces impacting marketing strategy, such as electronic marketing, one-to-one marketing, consumer trends, competition, and regulating forces, are examined. Students diagnose marketing problems, identify opportunities at operational and strategic levels, and develop a marketing plan for their organization or an organization they choose to enhance. B6027 Perspectives in Change Leadership This course focuses on the essence of leadership and management, including the behaviors, attitudes, and perspectives that distinguish leaders. Effective strategies for developing managers and leaders in the context of modern organizations are emphasized. Leadership dilemmas and issues are analyzed. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to explore new demands and relevant strategies for effective leadership. Individuals will be helped to identify their leadership style. B6028 Solutions to Organizational Challenges (capstone) This is a Capstone Course that "puts it all together" through a program application project. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours before taking this course. The course is intended to help students frame unstructured business problems. Students must identify the central issues and determine the most appropriate tools and concepts from the core curriculum to apply in order to gain insight into these issues. This approach helps develop a cross-functional approach to business issues. Students are engaged in a project with an outside organization of their own choosing and receive extensive feedback as they carry out the project. Their project is presented to a faculty panel acting as decision makers for the organization. B6120 Communication Strategies for Managers This course focuses on the development of effective communication strategies and their applications in various organizational contexts and with different stakeholder groups. Topics covered include defining the organizational communications culture and styles, audience assessment, overcoming communications barriers, communications etiquette, and ethical dimensions of communications. Techniques covered include preparation of memos and business reports, business correspondence using email and hard copy formats, preparing and delivering oral reports, and facilitating discussions. Elective Requirements Students are required to take two courses (6 credit hours) in an elective group (may choose both electives in one area: Human Resources, Public Administration, Nonprofit, or take two general electives. Human Resources Electives B6401 HRM/Personnel Administration This study of contemporary views on the complex decision-making process regarding the management of human resources within an organizational system is geared to meeting both individual needs and organizational objectives. New acquisition, development, rewarding, and maintenance of human resources are researched, analyzed, and discussed. B6403 Labor and Management Relations An objective evaluation of the demand for, and supply of, labor in its relation to management’s needs provides a solid foundation for managers and human resources professionals. The theory and application of collective bargaining and employee benefit programs are also emphasized. The impact of labor contracts on global competition and corporate flexibility in a changing world are examined. Public Administration Electives B6763 Public Policy Process This course studies processes of making public policy, including detection of public issues, consideration of alternatives, and adoption and implementation of solutions. This course highlights the major contributors in the policy process, as well as the environment within which they work. B6761 Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations This course provides an opportunity to investigate issues and trends shaping the nonprofit and public sectors and the challenges they present for leaders. "Best practices" and benchmarking public and nonprofit sectors are examined. Topics include trends in philanthropy and public giving; mergers, strategic alliances and joint ventures within and across sectors; new models for governance and boards; and the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of excellence in organizations. -or- B6764 Financial Aspects of Public and Nonprofit Organizations This course studies of fundamental normative debates in the public and nonprofit financial management arena with a focus on resulting implementation principles and techniques in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budget and revenue decisions, debt management, cash and investment management, pensions and employee benefits, and risk management. Nonprofit Management Electives B6761 Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations This course provides an opportunity to investigate issues and trends shaping the nonprofit and public sectors and the challenges they present for leaders. "Best practices" and benchmarking public and nonprofit sectors are examined. Topics include trends in philanthropy and public giving; mergers, strategic alliances and joint ventures within and across sectors; new models for governance and boards; and the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of excellence in organizations. B6764 Financial Aspects of Public and Nonprofit Organizations This course studies of fundamental normative debates in the public and nonprofit financial management arena with a focus on resulting implementation principles and techniques in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budget and revenue decisions, debt management, cash and investment management, pensions and employee benefits, and risk management.







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