The Master of Arts degree in Management is designed for students who seek an understanding of the principles, theory, and cutting-edge practices of management in the 21st Century. This program is designed to be versatile, with the knowledge gained applicable in the military, government, or corporate world. Graduates of this program typically go on to executive employment with the military, government, or corporate environments. Degree Program Objectives In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Arts in Management also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able t - Conduct business problem focused management research, including collection and analysis of data, and communication of findings by using qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Develop a strategic business plan applying the theories and practices of management and planning for a particular organizational setting.
- Develop an analytical framework using a variety of approaches to apply leadership and management theory and practice to address the challenges of organizations in this century
- Examine complex organizations from a level of analysis perspective, including the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational level perspectives. Evaluate management issues in the context of technological, structural, cultural, human and environmental factors.
Degree Program Requirements Core - 21 semester hours
RC501/ MGT 501 - Research Methods in Management Sciences
DM516 / MGT 600 - Organizational Management
DM686 / MGT 601 - Organizational Behavior
DM507 / HRM 600 - Human Resource Management
DM670 / MGT 610 - Cross-Cultural Management
DM526 / MGT 615 - Strategic Planning (to be taken after completion of other core courses)
DM597 / DM606 / FIN 600 - Business Finance / Corporate Finance Concentration in Human Resource Management - 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Compare and contrast various managerial approaches to employment law as well as defend or criticize the application of various rules, regulations, and laws applied to labor-related situations and work settings. Analyze and evaluate the strategic factors influencing the various levels of rewards systems in the marketplace.
- Assess methods used to measure performance and determine pay level and associated compensation packages.
- Identify and analyze the role and function of the Human Resource Professional in the development and implementation of policy and procedures encompassing legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues affecting the management of human resources in today’s workforce.
Concentration Requirements
DM685 / HRM 605 - Strategic Human Resource Management Practices
DM550 / HRM 602 - Employment Law and Labor Relations
DM551 / HRM 603 - Human Resource Policy
Choose one (1) courses from the list below.
DM549 / HRM 601 - Compensation and Benefits
DM544 / MGT 603 - Organization Development
DM552 / HRM 604 - Employment Relations
DM580 / MGT 605 - Leadership
Concentration in Organizational Leadership - 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Analyze and evaluate various leadership theories and models used by contemporary leaders in the field of management to develop and nurture followership.
- Compare and contrast various leadership approaches to diversity in the workplace, ethics, motivation, and knowledge management.
- Distinguish and critique the various roles and functions of an effective leader in today’s workplace, in the areas of decision-making, conflict resolution, motivation, and risk taking.
Concentration Requirements
DM580 / MGT 605 - Leadership
PS542 / INR 611 - Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Theory and Practice
DM618 / MGT 618 - Ethics in Leadership Choose one (1) courses from the list below.
DM506 / DEF 500 - Military Leadership
DM544 / MGT 603 - Organization Development
DM660 / BUS 621 - Entrepreneurship
DM617 / MGT 617 - Leading Teams
Concentration in Public Administration - 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Apply theories and approaches to managing public organizations and administering federal, state, and local levels and evaluate the interpersonal relationships among these levels of government
- Formulate and articulate positions and issues that intersect the dynamics of politics, policy, economics, administration and management in the public sector
- Analyze public policy initiatives from political and administrative aspects as to their intentions, achievable aims and outcomes.
Concentration Requirements
DM610 / PUB 510 - Administrative Theory
DM611 / PUB 520 - Public Administration in Society
DM584 / PUB 530 - Public Policy Choose one (1) courses from the list below.
DM580 / MGT 605 - Leadership
PS542 / INR 611 - Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Theory and Practice
PS503 / PUB 611 - Law and Public Policy
DM551 / HRM 603 - Human Resource Policy
EM630 / HCM 501 - Public Health in America
DM632 / EVS 503 - Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Concentration in Defense Management – 12 semester hours
Objectives
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Assess how military organizations conduct research in the field and use this data to assist with military operations
- Define and evaluate the economics of defense operations using model analysis tools
- Construct and criticize the theory and concepts of military operational research
Concentration Requirements
DM508 / DEF 511 - Research and Technology in the Military
DM531 / DEF 530 - Defense Economics
DM514 / DEF 600 - Military Operations Research I
DM515 / DEF 601 - Military Operations Research II Concentration in Strategic Consulting – 15 semester hours
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Evaluate and articulate models of organization and business consulting
- Utilize a variety of concepts, skill and practices required for effective consulting
- Develop a consulting practice using a variety of concepts, skills, and practices
- Build an effective business plan for a consulting practice
- Apply the concepts and theory to assess and or build a strategic consulting practice
Concentration Requirements
DM544 / MGT 603 - Organization Development
DM621 / MGT 630 - Consulting Skills
DM622 / MGT 631 - The Practice of Consulting: Creating and Managing The Business
DM704 / MGT 704 - Management Practicum & integration Project (required of all students in this concentration as a final course)
Select one (1) of the following
DM580 / MGT 605 - Leadership
DM617 / MGT 617 - Leading Teams Concentration in General Management - 12 hours
Objectives: For students who do not choose to pursue a concentration
Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able t - Evaluate and articulate models of organization and business consulting
- Utilize a variety of concepts, skills and practices required for effective consulting
- Develop a consulting practice using a variety of concepts, skills, and practices
- Build an effective business plan for a consulting practice
- Appy the concepts and theory to assess and or build a strategic consulting practice
Choose four (4) courses from the following list
DM544 / MGT 603 - Organizational Development
DM660 / BUS 621 - Entrepreneurship
DM664 / BUS 624 - Principles of E-Commerce
DM536 / COS 621 - Management Information Systems
PS542 / INR 611 - Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Theory and Practice
DM522 / MGT 500 - Quality Management in Contemporary Organizations
DM580 / MGT 605 - Leadership
DM596 / MKT 600 - Marketing Management
DM690 / MGT 608 - Independent Study in Management
DM623 / HRM 610 - Workforce Planning
DM617 / MGT 617 - Leading Teams
End of program requirement - Select either Practicum or Comprehensive Exam
DM704 / MGT 704 - Management Practicum and Integration Project – 3 semester hours The APUS Master of Arts in Management examines complex organizations from a level of analysis perspective developing competence in organization analysis, management theory and practice, strategy formulation and execution, leadership, human resources management, technology and global issues related to management, and other related areas. Specializations in this degree include: general management, leadership, and human resource management. This program aims to educate professionals for management and business practice in global military, government and business environments. The ability to apply learning to practice is a key requirement for demonstrated success in learning. To achieve and demonstrate learning, a practicum and integration seminar is offered to students in this degree as an alternative to the comprehensive exam. This option can be undertaken by any student seriously interested in the integration and application of theory and practice. Students selecting this option are exempt from comprehensive exams. The course requires that the student: - Identify and obtain approval for an organization or project of interest
- Select and obtain an approval for a workplace mentor
- Complete a 120 hour practicum in the approved organization under the guidance of the mentor
- Keep a log of work completed to be signed by the mentor
- Submit a 25 page integrative applied research paper using Kolb’s experiential learning cycle as the basis for reflection on that experience.
The experiential or practical component of the class aims to apply learning in an aspect of interest related to the degree and concentrations of the student’s areas of specialization. It is understood to be a supervised practicum that requires approval by APUS before entering into the relationship with the organization. The selection of an organization or site for the practicum must relate to the content of the student’s course work and/or concentration. Goals of the applied practicum and integration seminar will be submitted by the student for approval using an application for approval to the Faculty member, Department Chair and Dean of Graduate Studies. The organization will serve as an opportunity to experience the practice of an area of management related to the focus of the student’s degree. This option will act as a capstone of the student’s program and is to be completed in the student’s final semester.
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DM703 / MGT 701 - Comprehensive Examination - 0 semester hours. Taken once all other degree requirements have been met. Total Hours: 36 semester hours
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