J o h n F K e n n e d y U n i v e r s i t y

Degree RequirementsIn addition to the university’s general requirements (outlinedin the General Information section of this catalog), studentsmust also complete the following:• Upon admission, all students must demonstrate writing competencyas determined by department evaluation of writingability. Some students may be required to take coursesin writing in addition to the 58-unit requirement for thedegree.• Prerequisite courses as identified at the time of thestudent’s admission. Some students may be required totake courses in addition to the 58-unit requirement for thedegree.• No more than six graduate units will be accepted intransfer, and no more than six undergraduate units maybe applied to this program. See the program advisor forspecific limitations for undergraduate and transfer credit.• This degree program must be completed within five yearsof the initial date of enrollment.Courses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-Requisite(s)MUS 5003 Issues in Museums I: History and Theory 4.5MUS 5004 Issues in Museums II: Finance and Administration 4.5MUS 5005 Issues in Museums III: Planning and Development 4.5MUS 5321 Museums and Communities 4.5MUS 5405 Exhibition Development 1 4.5MUS 5420 Museums, Interactive Technologies andElectronic Access 4.5MUS 5996 Master’s Project: Topic Development 2 1MUS 5997 Master’s Project: Research Methodology 4.5 MUS 5996 with a grade of B or betterMUS 5998 Master’s Project: Writing and Production 4.5 MUS 5997 with a grade of B or betterSpecialization (choose one of the three specializations, below) 21Total units required 581Students without a business or management background are required to complete two of the listed undergraduate courses before beginninggraduate studies.2Under the supervision of a project coordinator, each student develops a project that reflects his or her expertise in a special subject areaand demof research methods and writing skills. All students must demonstrate proficiency in writing and research prior to beginning the master’sproject. These courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. The master’s project, including the oral presentation, must becompleted in residence at John F. Kennedy University.Administration SpecializationCourses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-Requisite(s)Undergraduate prerequisite courses 1 0–6BUS 2000 Financial Accounting A (3)BUS 2001 Financial Accounting B (3) BUS 2000MUS 5975 Internship 2 9Select FOUR of the following courses 12BUS 3160 Diversity in Organizations (3)BUS 3260 Nonprofit Finance and Accounting (3) 1 BUS 2001BUS 5020 Financial Management (3) 1 BUS 5096BUS 5025 Human Resources Management (3) 1BUS 5030 Personal Power and Leadership (3) 1BUS 5035 Visionary Leadership (3) 1BUS 5040 Marketing Management (3) 1BUS 5385 Cultures and Comparative Management Styles (3) 1BUS 5455 Theory and Practice of Organizational Transformation (3) 1BUS 5460 Organizational Cultures, Myths and Values (3) 1BUS 5475 Strategies for Communication and Team Building (3) 1Total units required 21–271Business and management courses are offered by the university’s School of Management. Other business or management electives may betaken with the approval of the department chair.2All museum studies students are required to complete one or more museum internship(s) in the area of specialization. Internships allowstudents to assume professional responsibilities and gain an understanding of a museum’s operations and relationship to the museum fieldunder the guidance of professionals. Students in the program have interned in local, national and international museums and museumrelatedinstitutions.56 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTSJOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY