Master of Science in Management - Public Administration Concentration
In order for an organization and its management to compete in today’s global business environment, there is a great need for individuals who can both lead and manage technical initiatives and business operations. To help meet the need for this competitive new breed of technical leadership and management professional, Colorado Technical University offers a general Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program. The program architecture consists of research methods, leadership, managerial decision-making and operations management integrated with a solid practical research foundation. Building on this program core, the student can tailor the degree program to meet individual job responsibilities, organizational needs, and career goals.
The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Public Administration (MSM-PA) is designed to help prepare students for careers in public administration/public policy (or to help them advance in these career areas) and to provide them with a strong grounding in the discipline of management.
Outcomes (Core):
- Evaluate the appropriate leadership and management actions needed across disciplines and in various global environments
- Synthesize theory and practice in day-to-day managerial decision making and organizational change
- Apply appropriate strategic, technical, operational, and ethical principles to solve organizational challenges and meet organizational goals and objectives.
Outcomes (Concentration):
- Analyze policy challenges in government
- Formulate policy options in the public sector
- Contrast competing potential solutions to challenges in public administration
Program Competencies:
- Lead, communicate and direct business initiatives and day-to-day operations
- Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
- Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
- Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives
Degree Requirements
Courses - Core
| FINC615 | Applied Managerial Finance | 4 |
| INTD670 | Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making | 4 |
| IT600 | IT Management | 4 |
| MGMT604 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| MGMT690 | Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments | 4 |
| MKTG630 | Applied Managerial Marketing | 4 |
| PM600 | Project Management Processes in Organizations | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Courses- Concentration
| PA600 | Public Administration Theory and Practice | 4 |
| PA605 | Graduate Research Methods for Public Administration | 4 |
| PA610 | Federal, State, and Local Government | 4 |
| PA615 | Budgeting and Finance for Public Administration | 4 |
| PA620 | Capstone in Public Administration | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |