MM - Master of Management

Master of Management Degree

The Master of Management program is designed to offer graduates of diverse undergraduate programs the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills base. This master’s degree in management is designed to help students develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities and a holistic view of the organization. Master in Management training 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.

Emphasis Areas
Criminal Justice Management
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
Proprietary Higher Education Management
Thesis Option

Master of ManagementProgram Outcomes
Master’s degree 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 degree in management 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 for master in management training 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 Master of Management 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 Master in Management training 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

Elective Courses
Three elective courses

MM Elective and Emphasis Option
In order to meet the Master of Management 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 Master in Management training 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 master’s degree in management core courses, provided that the student meets any individual course prerequisites.

Criminal Justice Management Emphasis
For students whose goal is to advance their career in the world of criminal justice, National American University offers a Master of Management with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Management. The program is designed to help students build their managerial skills within the criminal justice environment. The contextual nature of the program provides students the opportunity to apply managerial concepts to their existing criminal justice experiences, thereby developing a solid repertoire of applicable management skills. As a graduate student you will be able to analytically evaluate and synthesize information, and use critical thinking skills to develop appropriate solutions for important management issues in a criminal justice framework. Core Courses include:

Health Care Administration Emphasis
Students who select this option will pursue the standard Master of Management 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 master’s degree in management curriculum with a three-course emphasis in human resource management by completing the following courses:

Proprietary Higher Education Management Emphasis
This program is designed for those who wish to pursue management careers with colleges and universities outside of the traditional two- or four-year setting. Proprietary colleges and universities are a growing industry and management of these institutions requires a unique knowledge base for financial operations, marketing, student services, and the regulatory environment. Coursework encompasses the best practices of traditional universities coupled with the unique practices of a proprietary college or university to produce a broad understanding of operations for successful higher education management. Core Courses include:

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

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