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Master of Science in Administration

The Master of Science in Administration degree provides the knowledge and skills required for administrators and supervisors to function effectively in a wide variety of administrative settings, plus the specialized processes and competencies needed for a particular professional field. It is offered in nine concentrations.

  • 36 credit hours
  • Taught face-to-face and/or online

Admission Requirements

  • To be admitted to the Master of Science in Administration degree program, candidates must hold a four-year baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing and meet the requirements for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies.
  • Applicants who possess an undergraduate GPA less than 2.7 may be considered for conditional admission.

Available Concentrations & Requirements

Research Administration

Many individuals engaged in research activities also find themselves dealing with project management, sponsored projects, grant writing, financial analysis, strategic planning, team building and other administrative tasks as part of the research process. Learn the leadership and administrative skills you need to effectively monitor, support, and facilitate research programs with this concentration.

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Required Core  (18 hours)

  • MSA 600 Foundations of Research Methods in Administration
  • MSA 601 Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior
  • MSA 602 Financial Analysis, Planning and Control
  • MSA 603 Strategic Planning for the Administrator
  • MSA 604 Administration, Globalization and Multiculturalism
  • MSA 699 Applied Research Project in Administration

Required Courses  (12 hours)

  • MSA 611 Contract Administration
  • MSA 612 Grants Fiscal Administration
  • MSA 613 Project Administration
  • MSA 614 Ethics in Research Administration

Electives  (6 hours)

Select from the following:

  • MSA 615 Sponsored Project Administration
  • MSA 616 The Practice of Research Administration
  • MSA 617 Clinical Research Administration
  • MSA 622 Research Facilities Administration and Cost

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Grand Rapids - Holland Hospital - MSA/HSA degree, Monday, 6/3/2013, 12-1 p.m.

Join us for an Lunch and Learn information session on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Holland Hospital, Conference Room G, 602 Michigan Avenue in Holland. We'll be discussing the Master of Science in Administration degree with a concentration in Health Services Administration and what it can do for you. Free visitor parking in Green Lot.

Grand Rapids - Holland Hospital - MSA/HSA degree, Monday, 6/3/2013, 6-7 p.m.

Join us for an information session on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Holland Hospital, Conference Room G, 602 Michigan Avenue in Holland. We'll be discussing the Master of Science in Administration degree with a concentration in Health Services Administration and what it can do for you. Free visitor parking in Green Lot. Snacks will be provided.

Joint Base Andrews - Special Event, Monday, 6/3/2013, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please join Central Michigan University at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Monday, June 3, 2013 any time from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Local staff will be available to answer questions on available programs for managers and government employees, admission requirements, financial aid and weekend classes. Attend the event, apply, and we'll waive the $50 application fee.

Joint Base Andrews - Open House, Monday, 6/17/2013, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Central Michigan University is hosting an Open House from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, 1413 Arkansas Road, Room 109, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, 20762. Local staff will be available to answer questions on available programs for managers and government employees, admission requirements, financial aid and weekend classes. Attend the open house, apply, and we'll waive the $50 application

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