About the Program

The Master of Arts in Administration (MAA) degree program is designed for working professionals with increasing responsibility for leading and managing modern organizations. It is a thirty six (36) credit hour graduate degree program that addresses topics related to administration, leadership, applied research,  values and ethics, strategy, human resources, diversity, finance, project management, and information technology. The administrative competencies acquired in this program can be applied in a broad range of private, public, or not-for-profit settings. The curriculum emphasizes the application of effective organizational practices along with the ethical responsibilities valued in today’s workplaces. 

MAA Program Learning Outcomes

Integration of study, reflection and action are the underlying assumptions of the MAA program.  Upon completion of the MAA degree program, students will be able to: 

• Analyze the importance of collaborative service to both the local and global community through evaluation of social and organizational problems and the application of creative solutions.
• Evaluate ethical and social justice issues faced by the modern organization coupled with the administrative leadership and resources required to effectively deal with these challenges.
• Analyze the significance of an inclusive community in the workplace characterized by interdependence, dignity and equality, compassion and respect for self and others.
• Synthesize knowledge of administrative and leadership concepts, theories, models, and techniques within the broad social, economic, ethical, technical and political environments related to all types of organizations.
• Apply academic research methods to analyze, synthesize and effectively manage knowledge in the workplace.