CATALOG - University of Maryland University College

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTALL SPECIALIZATIONS SHARE CORE REQUIREMENTSAccountingFinancial ManagementHealth Care AdministrationHomeland Security ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation Systems andServicesInterdisciplinary Studies inManagementMarketingNonprofit and AssociationManagementProcurement and ContractManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsDUAL DEGREEMS INMANAGEMENTSEE P. 57 FOR DETAILS ABOUT DUAL DEGREES.+Program ObjectivesGraduates of this program will be able toMaster of BusinessAdministrationMaster of Distance Education• Utilize methods and conduct of organizational assessments.• Evaluate the organization/environment relationship.• Manage strategic planning.• Demonstrate organizational communication and leadership.• Budget and allocate resources.• Manage organizational decision making.Program OverviewThe curriculum requires 36 credits of coursework, including12 credits in core courses, 21 credits in specialization courses,and a 3-credit capstone course.Program DescriptionThe Master of Science (MS) in management is designed for professionalswho are assuming or want to assume greater managementresponsibilities within their organizations or are looking to pursuemanagement positions at new organizations. Throughout the curriculum,major emphasis is placed on the effects rapid technologicalchange has on organizations and administrative processes and theconsequent ethical and moral responsibilities of managers to societyat large. The goal of the program is to provide students with theskills and technical expertise that are the basis for success in modernorganizations.SpecializationsThe MS in management degree program offers 12 specializations, eachcovering subject areas relevant to today’s career fields. Each specializationprepares students for one of several possible career paths, dependingon the student’s background and employer criteria.Course descriptions are found on pp. 69–107.www.umuc.edu/grad 41