A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Department Chair
Michael Frank
mfrank@umuc.edu
Associate Chair
Theresa Marron-Grodsky
tmarron-grodsky@umuc.edu
Program Directors
Accounting
Bruce Lubich
blubich@umuc.edu
Energy Resources
Robert Beauchamp
rbeauchamp@umuc.edu
Financial Management
James Howard
jhoward@umuc.edu
Health Care Administration
Kathleen F. Edwards
kedwards@umuc.edu
Diane Bartoo
dbartoo@umuc.edu
Human Resource Management
Glenda J. Barrett
gbarrett@umuc.edu
Interdisciplinary Studies in Management
James P. Gelatt
jgelatt@umuc.edu
Management Information Systems
Alan Carswell
acarswell@umuc.edu
Joyce Shirazi
jshirazi@umuc.edu
Marketing
Theresa Marron-Grodsky
tmarron-grodsky@umuc.edu
Not-for-Profit Management
Ted Field
rfield@umuc.edu
Master of Science in Management
This program is designed for professionals who, as they assume increasing responsibility
within their organizations, find that the basis for success has shifted from technological
expertise to the knowledge and skills necessary to manage human resources. Important
topics covered in the required courses include methods and conduct of organizational
assessments, the organization/environment relationship, strategic planning, organizational
communication, budgeting and resource allocation, leadership, and organizational decision
making. Throughout the curriculum, major emphasis is placed on the effects of
rapid technological change on organizations and administrative processes and the consequent
ethical and moral responsibilities of managers to society at large.
Overview
In each segment of this degree program, theory and concepts are presented so the student
may develop and evaluate management skills. In each course, faculty members
combine theoretical concepts with the practical application of usable skills. This degree
program requires 36–39 credits and consists of six core courses and five track courses.
Depending on their specialization, students then complete either a capstone course or
an end-of-program option.
The program has 12 areas of specialization:
■ Accounting
■ Energy resources management and policy
■ Financial management
■ Health care administration
■ Human resource management
■ Interdisciplinary studies in management
■ Management information systems
■ Marketing
■ Not-for-profit management
■ Procurement and contract management
■ Project management
■ Public relations
Program Requirements
Additional requirements for the accounting track are the same as those listed for the
Master of Science in accounting and financial management (found on p. 48).
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution: ADMN
601, ADMN 625, or ADMN 635. Students must receive an admission decision before
subsequent enrollments.
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