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M.S.M.O.B. Degree Concentrations

The Master of Science in Management and Organization Behavior requires 64 quarter hour credits. It consists of a general management core and a choice of seven concentrations. A minimum of 12 credits is required in a concentration; the management core contains of the following 34 credit hours:

Management Core

MGMT 521 Career & Human Resources Planning (2)
MGMT 522 Ethics & Social Responsibility in Management (2)
MGMT 530 Organizational Behavior (4)
MGMT 634 Strategy, Structure & Decision Making (4)
MGMT 500 Accounting for Managers (4)
MGMT 540 Data Processing & Management -OR- MBA 641 Information Technology Management (4)
MGMT 671 Strategic Management (to be taken as last core course) (4)
STAT 511 Introduction to Statistical Analysis -OR- MBA 541 Business Statistics (4)
MGMT 612 Methods of Organizational Research (4)
MGMT 591 Contemporary Trends in Change Management. (Students must attend a minimum of two MGMT 591 classes during the program) (1)


The concentrations available include:


Health Administration


Human Resource Management



Human Service Administration


 
Management and Organizational Behavior

Management in a Professional Technical Environment


Organization Development


M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior
Concentration in Health Administration


Objectives

This concentration emphasizes basic management skills and knowledge in the health administration field. It combines courses in management with courses in health administration.

It is most appropriate for students preparing for careers in Health Administration. Note: Other MPH and MSMOB courses may be substituted with the approval of the MSMOB Program Director.

To earn the Managed Care Certificate within the Health Administration Concentration, selections must include MPH 671 and MPH 672.

Classes for this concentration
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 561 Marketing - Concepts & Planning (2)
MGMT 635 Business Process Redesign (2)
MPH 602 U.S. Health Care System (4)*
MPH 605 Environmental Health (2)
MPH 608 Financial Planning in Health Care Organizations (2)*
MPH 623 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration (2)*
MPH 653 Occupational and Environmental Health (4)
MPH 668 Health Services Marketing (2)
MPH 671 Managed Care Environment (2)*
MPH 672 Managed Care Impact on Care Delivery (2)*
MPH 679 Advanced Topics in Managed Care (2)*
MIS 542 Foundations of Information Technology (4)
MIS 648 Information Management in Health Care (2)
MIS 649 Advanced Topics in Health Information Systems Management (2)
MIS 650 Issues in Health Information Systems (2)
*Strongly Recommended
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M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior
Concentration in Human Resource Management


Objectives
This concentration emphasizes developing skills and knowledge in the human resource function. Coursework addresses core areas such as strategic human resource planning, training, and compensation and benefits, as well as such current, critical areas as human resource information systems, diversity, and international human resource issues.

This curriculum is most appropriate for students who are preparing for entry into or career advancement in this field. In addition, the emphasis on human resource management offers key skill development for line managers who are increasingly responsible for human resource functions such as recruitment or performance evaluation.

Experienced human resource professionals will benefit from advanced education in strategic human resource development and managing in a complex global environment. You are invited to seek advisement in planning beyond the basic skills courses.

Classes for this concentration
MGMT/EDUC 516 Adult Learning Strategies (2)
MGMT 525 Legal Issues in Human Resource Management (2)
MGMT 570 Human Resource Management Overview (2)*
MGMT 571 Labor Relations (2)*
MGMT 572 Compensation & Benefits (2)*
MGMT 573 Performance Management Systems (2)
MGMT 574 Affirmative Action (2)*
MGMT 575 Employee Assistance Programs (Trends, Implementation & Management) (2)
MGMT 577 Microcomputer Applications for Human Resource Management (2)
MGMT 578 Recruitment & Selection (2)*
MGMT 579 Training & Development Overview (2)*
MGMT 587 Global Human Resource Issues (2)
MGMT 592 MGMT 592 Managing Diversity (2)
MGMT 615 Instructional Design (4)
MBA 633 Human Resource Management & Development (4)
*Strongly Recommended
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M.S. in Management Information Systems
Concentration in Human Service Administration


Objectives
This concentration emphasizes basic management skills within not-for-profit and community service organizations.

It combines courses in management skills and knowledge with those in counseling psychology and is most appropriate for those seeking career advancement in social service and community organizations.

Classes for this concentration
MGMT 526 Board & Agency Relations (2)*
MGMT 527 Funding & Grantsmanship (2)*
MGMT 552 Leadership (2)*
MGMT 553 Organization Design (2)
MGMT 556 Strategy & Implementation (MBO) (2)*
MGMT 557 Organizational Culture (2)
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 559 Entrepreneurship (2)
MGMT 561 Marketing - Concepts & Planning (2)*
MBA 633 Human Resource Management & Development (4)
MBA 668 Services Marketing (2)
MPH 668 Health Services Marketing (2)
*Strongly Recommended
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M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior
Concentration in Management and Organizational Behavior


Objectives
This concentration emphasizes developing basic line management skills and knowledge with advanced work in organizational behavior. It is most appropriate for students preparing for management positions.


Classes for this concentration
MGMT 552 Leadership (2)*
MGMT 553 Organization Design (2)*
MGMT 555 Power Strategies (2)*
MGMT 556 Strategy & Implementation (MBO) (2)*
MGMT 557 Organizational Culture (2)*
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 559 Entrepreneurship (2)
*Strongly Recommended
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M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior
Concentration in Management in a Professional Technical Environment


Objectives
This concentration is designed to develop conceptual and applied skills in the management of highly skilled professional personnel working in complex, technical work environments.

Students interested in acquiring additional coursework in special areas, for example, Management Information Systems, Human Resource or Organization Development may contact an advisor to discuss additional work in their area of interest.


Classes for this concentration
MGMT 532 Organization Development (4)
MGMT 552 Leadership (2)
MGMT 553 Organization Design (2)
MGMT 556 Strategies & Implementation (MBO) (2)
MGMT 557 Organizational Culture (2)*
MGMT 560 Intrapreneurship (2)
MGMT 573 Performance Appraisal (2)
MGMT 578 Recruitment & Selection (2)
MGMT 580 Group Dynamics (4)
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)
MGMT 582 Conflict Management (2)
MGMT 584 Strategies for Change (2)
MBA 633 Human Resource Management & Development (4)
MBA 641 Information Technology Management (4)*
MIS 542 Foundations of Information Technology (4)*
MIS 546 Systems Analysis & Design (4)*
MIS 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MIS 691 Management of Information Technology Lecture Series (2-4)
*Strongly Recommended
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M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior
Concentration in Organization Development


Objectives
This concentration emphasizes basic and advanced organization development skills in managing organizational change within groups and organizations.

The management of change within complex organizational environments is the focus of the more advanced courses.

This curriculum encompasses a broad range of courses which address a variety of topics, methods and career development needs.

You are invited to seek advising for assistance in planning beyond the basic skills courses.


Classes for this concentration
MGMT 516 Adult Learning Strategies (2)
MGMT 532 Organization Development (4)*
MGMT 579 Training & Development Overview (2)
MGMT 580 Group Dynamics (4)**
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)*
MGMT 582 Conflict Management (2)*
MGMT 583 Organizational Assessment (2)*
MGMT 584 Strategies for Change (2)
MGMT 585 High Performance Work Systems/Large Group Interventions (2)**
MGMT 586 International Organization Development (2)**
MGMT 593 Process Consultation (2)*
MGMT 594 Managing Quality (2)
MGMT 595 Tools & Techniques for Quality Management (2)
MGMT 635 Business Process Redesign (2)**
MGMT 636 Advanced Methods of Organization Development (2)**
MGMT 691 Advanced Topics in Organization Development (1-2)**
*Strongly Recommended
**Indicates classes additional to required classes for students registered for the Organization Development Professional track.
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Organization Development Professional

Any student accepted into the program may take OD courses as part of their curriculum and may choose to major in the OD concentration.

Students intending to apply OD concepts and techniques as a major career activity have the opportunity to apply to the department for participation in the Organization Development Professional (ODP) Curriculum.

Designation as an ODP student involves a more extensive educational experience designed to provide guidance and socialization into the OD profession.

Upon graduation, the designation of OD Professional is entered onto the student's transcript and the examination requirements for status as a Registered Organization Development Consultant (RODC) are automatically waived by the International Registry of Organization Development Professionals.

Requirements for the Organization Development Curriculum consist of the basic program requirements plus:

1. Completion of the OD Professional application process (including a personal interview with the program director),

2. Completion of all courses in the OD track (unless specifically waived by the department) and additional courses designated as required for ODP students,

3. Completion of an OD internship,

4. Acceptance of the OD Code of Ethics,

5. Presentation of a paper at a regional or national OD conference,

6. Membership in a departmentally approved OD professional organization, and

7. Participation in planning and organizing a regional or national OD conference.

Acceptance as an ODP student requires the approval of two members of the OD faculty who will serve as the student's sponsors through the program.

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