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Concentration in Human Resources Management (PMBA-HRM)
(Code: 8400)
In addition to the nine core courses, students electing the PMBA with a concentration in
human resources management are also required to take three elective courses. This degree
option is for those students who are interested in human resources management.
Core Requirements (9 courses) ........................................................................................................27
Electives (3 courses) .............................................................................................................................9
MGT 5015 Organizational Planning and Development ................................................................3
MGT 5016 Employee Relations ....................................................................................................3
MGT 5033 Human Resources Management ................................................................................3
MGT 5101 Leadership Theory and Effective Management .........................................................3
MGT 5105 Interpersonal Relations and Conflict Resolution .......................................................3
MGT 5106 Organizational Communication .................................................................................3
MGT 5112 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Human Resources Management .......................3
MGT 5138 Business Ethics ..........................................................................................................3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 36
Concentration in Information Systems (PMBA-IS)
(Code: 8396)
In addition to the nine core courses, students electing the PMBA with a concentration in
information systems are also required to take three elective courses. This degree option is
for those students who are interested in information systems management.
Core Requirements (9 courses) ........................................................................................................27
Electives (3 courses) .............................................................................................................................9
MGT 5070 Special Topics in Business ..........................................................................................3
MGT 5150 Management of Software Systems .............................................................................3
MGT 5151 Database Systems Management .................................................................................3
MGT 5152 Computer Systems Administration ............................................................................3
MGT 5153 Telecommunications Systems Management ...............................................................3
MGT 5154 Advanced Management Information Systems ............................................................3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 36
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)
(Code: 8401)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The applicant to the Master of Public Administration program must have a bachelor’s degree
from a regionally accredited university. The bachelor’s degree need not be in public or business
administration; however, applicants may be assigned academic prerequisites to complete
based on deficiencies in their undergraduate studies preparation.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the
process for applying are discussed in Section 1 of this catalog. Individuals who do not meet
the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit
as a continuing education applicant.
The goal of the Master of Public Administration is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership
positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies
in public administration.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MPA is conferred on students who have successfully completed 36 credit hours of
graduate work plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved gradu-
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