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Online Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in Management program is designed to teach learners the dynamics of an organization and the ethical implications of social and economical behaviors in an effort to analyze, communicate, and understand systems integration for effective decision-making. Effective managers need to possess an absolute understanding of decision-making in order to continually improve the processes, procedures, employee development, product improvement and identification, and fiscal health of an organization. Additionally, they need analytical skills and creativity to provide fluidity in anticipating and responding to economic, fiscal, and marketing demands. Considerations in decision-making include legal, social, global, economic, political, and technological factors.
Management Degree Specializations:
In CSU-Global online graduate programs, students choose a core program and then select a specialization area, consisting of four (4) courses. Specializations allow students to take a sequence of courses in a career-relevant field. These courses will complement the program of study based on professional and personal interests.
Criminal Justice Leadership
The criminal justice field includes careers in security, courts, corrections, forensics, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The graduate level Criminal Justice Leadership Specialization provides advanced management skills to further one’s professional development.
This specialization is available to all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning.
Finance
With a master’s degree from CSU-Global featuring a specialization in finance, students are prepared for careers as financial managers and leaders in the corporate world. Advanced financial areas of study include economics, decision making, risk and return, global market analysis, strategic planning, reporting, and more.
This specialization is only available for students in the M.S. in Management Program.
Healthcare Administration
Professionals interested in the management of healthcare facilities and departments should consider a master’s degree with a specialization in Healthcare Administration in order to acquire knowledge and best practices for effective supervision and decision making in the healthcare field.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning.
Human Resource Management
Students interested in furthering their career in the field of human resources should consider this specialization which provides organizational management skills with an emphasis in personnel, staff training and development, policy and procedures, and more. This specialization is designed as a SHRM certification prep course.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
Human Resource Performance
Students who aim to improve an organization’s effectiveness through human resources should consider the Human Resource Performance Specialization. Emphasis is on the successful management of organized labor employees in dynamic environments.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
Information Technology
Managers, directors, and senior executives in Information Technology Management can gain vital knowledge to increase an organization’s efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace through advanced Information Technology strategies and implementation provided by this specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
International Management
In today’s global marketplace, effective leadership in any industry requires special skills. Students interested in pursuing a career with multi-national strategic vision benefit from the skills and application of knowledge obtained in the International Management Specialization.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. Teaching and Learning.
Online Teaching
The online learning environment provides new opportunities and challenges for teachers and students alike. Leaders in all fields of study who are interested in gaining new skills and methods for teaching online courses and professional training sessions will benefit from pursuing their master’s degree with a specialization in Online Teaching.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning Program.
Organizational Leadership and Change Management
Managers, at any level or tenure, must be able to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of business. Students in this specialization gain the tools for career advancement by learning to thrive through market innovations and handle rapid organizational growth and change.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Organizational Leadership.
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Organizational Training and Instructional Design
Corporate trainers, program coordinators, teachers and other instructors will benefit from the knowledge gained in this specialization with emphasis on the basic principles on instructional design, program development, learner comprehension, and more.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs except the M.S. in Teaching and Learning Program.
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Strategic Innovation and Change Management
This specialization focuses on enhancing one’s ability to efficiently manage though the strategic implementation of change and evolution within a business or organization. Managers who effectively adapt to meet the needs of their environment are more likely to succeed.
This specialization is available to students in all graduate programs.
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Each core management course in the program incorporates a portfolio-quality project with close supervision and collaboration by the instructor that requires students to apply skills to specific scenarios. The final course in the online Master’s in Management program is designed as a capstone course, in which students apply research and established theory to design an innovative and original approach to address a current problem within the field of organizational management. Students apply established research and theoretical frameworks to address a current organizational challenge. Utilizing knowledge, theories, and research-study understanding gained throughout the program, students analyze and evaluate the organization and then propose constructs for enhancing organizational effectiveness.
As a student in the Management degree program, you will study:
- The function of strategic planning in a global organization
- Critical thinking skills in the development of recommendations and analyze the outcomes of the decisions
- Ethical and legal implications in a social and economic context for organizations in the competitive environment
- Organizational business policy and the global economy
- Skills for effective strategy development within an organization by completing a capstone project
CSU-Global Campus’ online degree programs are designed for working professionals with coursework that is completely 100% online and can be completed on your schedule. Get started right away through flexible start dates and a simplified admissions process, and CSU-Global offers the most affordable tuition rates (with a tuition guarantee) and financial aid options to make paying for your degree even easier.
Core management classes for this graduate degree from CSU-Global Campus are listed in the order of completion:
RES500 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis: Students accepted into this program with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 may be required to take RES500 as an additional requirement. This course explores four research components: academic writing, business research and descriptive statistics, fundamentals of accounting analysis, and fundamentals of financial analysis.
ORG500 Foundations of Effective Management: Understand the theories and principle concepts of management. Build skills and processes for effective organizational management in today's dynamic environment.
- Please note: Beginning in the 2012 Fall-A term, ORG500 will no longer be offered. It will be replaced with ORG502 Effective Organizations—Theory and Practice: Gain a contemporary understanding of managing operational and strategic issues in public and private organizations facing accelerated social, economic, and technological changes. This course will examine organizational theory, strategic thinking and management, theories of decision-making, leadership, organizational culture, and change management in a postindustrial society.
ECN500 Global Economics: Comprehend the economic factors of a global economy. Develop an understanding of the role of international trade and finance in the world economy and its impact on consumers, businesses, and economic policy.
ORG530 Business Ethics and Sustainability: Explore the economic, environmental, and ethical impact of a sustainable business model. Examine the environmental and ecological challenges facing business worldwide. Analyze and develop skills for creating models for a sustainable business.
ACT500 Managerial Accounting: Understand and apply accounting information for effective financial decision making in the strategic planning process.
FIN500 Principles of Finance: Understand the principles and theories of finance to analyze statements and fiscal information for effective decision-making in today’s competitive environment.
MGT510 Strategy Planning: Examine and apply the concepts and theories of strategic planning in present-day organizations. Understand how strategy is developed and the affects of integration through the various disciplines of an organization.
ORG575 Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory: Understand research related to degree area of study from both a consumer and a creator perspective.
ORG581 Organizational Management—Strategy and Execution: Understand and integrate the components of organizational strategy development and execution. Experience the process of mission creation, structural design, and tactical decision-making that managers must address for competitive success. This course requires the completion of a capstone project. (Prerequisite: Completion of all courses including specialization courses).