Master of Science in Administration
Program Description
The MSA program and the MSA Online program is designed for administrators, directors, and managers who may not have an undergraduate business background but desire graduate education to assist them in transitioning into management positions in their field. In recognition of this need, AIIAS offers the Master of Science in Administration (MSA) with emphases in Church Administration and Management Studies. The Management Studies emphasis is also offered online.
When to Begin
August or January
Admission Requirements
- Hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a four-point scale).
- Demonstrated English Proficiency (see English proficiency).
Prerequisites
Three years of full-time work experience.
Requirements
- Complete 38 credits of course work as identified in the MSA curriculum below.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Successfully pass the comprehensive examination.
- Complete the Service Learning requirements.
- Demonstrate the acquisition of the MSA PLOs and presenting an e-portfolio.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the MSA degree is made up of 38 semester hours of coursework as explained below. To be awarded the degree the student must satisfactorily meet the following requirements:
Program Structure & Credits
Program Structure | Credits |
|---|---|
Core | 20 |
Elective from Business | 3 |
Emphasis | 9 |
Culminating | 6 |
TOTAL | 38 |
Curriculum
Core | 20 |
|---|---|
Complete the following seven courses: | |
ACCT 501 Accounting for Managers | 3 |
BUAD 691 Strategic Management | 3 |
BUIT 660 Management Information Systems | 3 |
LEAD 610 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
MGMT 502 Management | 3 |
MKTG 615 Marketing Management | 3 |
RESM 520 Academic Writing | 2 |
Electives | 3 |
Elective from Business | 3 |
Church Administration Emphasis | 9 |
Complete the following three required courses: | |
LEAD 630 Church Leadership and Administration | 3 |
Elective from CHMN or LEAD | 3 |
Elective from CHMN or LEAD | 3 |
Management Emphasis | 9 |
Complete three of the following courses: | 3 |
MGMT 612 Human Resource Management | 3 |
MGMT 626 International Business Management | 3 |
MGMT 610 Organizational Behavior and Communication | 3 |
MGMT 624 Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MGMT 676 Project Management | 3 |
Culminating | 6 |
RESM 610 Research Methods | 3 |
BUAD 696 Research Project | 3 |
Financial Information for Master of Science in Administration
$6,990 (ONLINE)
For more information, visit the online MSA site.
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