Master of Management

The MM program is designed to offer graduates of diverse undergraduate programs the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills base. This graduate degree is designed to help students develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities and a holistic view of the organization. Course topics focus on management issues in areas such as human resources, marketing, information technology, finance and accounting, leadership, communication, international business, and application of relevant theories.

MM Program Outcomes
MM graduates will:

• Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of human resources, marketing, information technology, organizational development and change, accounting and finance, and relevant management theory.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze information and data in order to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
• Demonstrate the verbal and written communication skills required of executive-level employees.
• Identify and manage ethical issues and multicultural diversity issues.
• Evaluate the actions of an organization operating in the global business environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in multiple ways to achieve project and/or organizational goals.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and team-building skills through such arenas as class projects and involvement in student, community or professional organizations.

Program Requirements
The Master of Management degree provided by National American University consists of three requirements: foundation courses, graduate core courses, and elective courses.

The MM degree may be earned under a non-thesis or a thesis plan. Under the non-thesis option, the student must satisfy the foundation requirements, 40.5 hours of graduate-level core courses, and 13.5 hours of electives. Under the thesis plan, the student must satisfy the foundation requirements, 40.5 hours of graduate-level core courses, 4.5 hours of electives, and nine hours of thesis.

An in-depth analysis of a case, accomplished in Administrative Policy, is designed to integrate the MM core areas and is required in both the non-thesis and thesis plans to satisfy the university's requirement for a comprehensive program assessment.

Foundation Requirements
Foundation courses are offered online. These courses cannot be used to fulfill the 54 hours of MM core and elective courses, and the student must be admitted to the MM program before enrolling in the graduate level foundation courses. Foundation courses are not included in the cumulative grade point average or the credits-earned calculations. Grades earned in foundation courses are designated by a # sign as follows: A#, B#, C#, F#, W# or I#.

The following National American University courses fulfill the foundation requirements:

The foundation requirements may also be met in the following ways:

• The equivalent undergraduate courses or graduate courses may be taken at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university, or from an international higher education institution approved by an appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent, and
• The student has earned a "C" or higher in the course(s), or
• The student may attempt and successfully complete CLEP or DANTES examinations, or
• The student may submit an experiential learning portfolio for approval.

The MM program requires that students be proficient in the use of computers and of application software. Students are encouraged to discuss their level of computer proficiency with their academic advisor prior to starting the program.

MM Core Courses
Core Courses

Elective Courses
Three elective courses

MM Elective and Emphasis Option
In order to meet the MM program requirements, students must complete a minimum of three elective courses as a part of their program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a program of study that outlines the core and elective courses that the student will complete. Final approval of each program of study is the responsibility of the dean of graduate studies.

Generalist
Students who select the generalist MM without an emphasis area will work with their academic advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests. These electives can be selected from any graduate courses not included in the MM core courses, provided that the student meets any individual course prerequisites.

Health Care Administration Emphasis
Students who select this option will pursue the standard MM curriculum with a three-course emphasis in health care administration by completing the following courses:

Human Resource Management Emphasis
Students who select this option will pursue the standard MM curriculum with a three-course emphasis in human resource management by completing the following courses:

Thesis Option
Students who select the thesis option must complete both thesis courses and one additional elective course.