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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

Public Administration

The political, social, and economic environment of public administration requires a specialized education. The concentration in Public Administration is designed to help you master the complexities of administration in the government and non-profit sectors.

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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  (15-18 hours)

Select five or six from the following:

  • COM 665 Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations
  • ECO 515 Collective Bargaining and Labor Law
  • MGT 646 Labor Relations Issues
  • PSC 514 American Public Policy Making
  • PSC 522 Regulatory Processes and Administrative Law
  • PSC 561 American State Government and Administration
  • PSC 563 Politics and Policy in Urban Communities
  • PSC 565 Managing Modern Local Government
  • PSC 566 Intergovernmental Relations in the United States
  • PSC 610 Foundations of Public Administration
  • PSC 711 Public Personnel Administration Practice
  • PSC 713 Public Budgeting and Finance
  • PSC 714 Program Analysis and Evaluation
  • PSC 774 Strategic Planning for Public/Non-Profit Organizations
  • PSC 775 Organization Theory in Public Administration
  • PSC 785 Strategic Leadership

Note: Only one of the following may be used to fulfill concentration requirements: ECO 515, COM 665, or MGT 646.

Cognate Courses  (0-3 hours)

Select any course offered within any MSA degree program concentration or one of the following courses, in consultation with an academic advisor and approved by the MSA Director:

  • MSA 501 Managing Change with Emotional Intelligence
  • MSA 634 Managerial Accounting Concepts
  • MSA 635 Financial Management
  • MSA 640 Quantitative Applications in Decision Making
  • MSA 660 Marketing Administration
  • MSA 681 Administrative Practicum
  • MSA 690 Internship
  • MSA 696 Special Topics

Note: MSA 681 and MSA 690 are only available to students admitted to Central Michigan University's Mount Pleasant campus.

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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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