| Degree: | Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.) |
| Specializations: | Acquisition and Contract Administation Database Administration Healthcare Administration Human Performace Technology Leadership Nursing Administration Public Administration Software Engineering Administration |
| Department: | Building 85, Room 109 (850) 474-3218 http://uwf.edu/msaprogram |
The Master of Science in Administration is an interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles as managers and administrators in public, nonprofit, and private agencies. The business core prepares students to assume positions in general settings while the chosen specialization prepares them for management and administration in a specific field. There are eight specializations from which students may choose: Acquisition and Contract Administration, Database Administration, Health Care Administration, Human Performance Technology, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Public Administration, and Software Engineering Administration.
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the M.S.A. must meet the requirements listed below.
All specializations in the M.S.A. have a common core. Students must earn a “C” or above in all courses. No more than 49% of the program requirements for the M.S.A. degree may be taken in traditional business subjects.
| EME 6358 | Evaluation for MSA Professionals | 1.5 |
| GEB 5871 | MBA Foundations: Managerial Economics | 1.5 |
| GEB 5872 | MBA Foundations: Financial Management I | 1.5 |
| GEB 5875 | MBA Foundations: Management Skills and Applications | 1.5 |
| MAN 6156 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Choose from the following: | 3 | |
| MBA Foundations: e-Business Systems | ||
| MBA Foundations: Marketing Management | ||
Advisor approved GEB course relating to specialization | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
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| PAD 5635 | Government Contract Law | 3 |
| PAD 5855 | Acquisition Administration | 3 |
| PAD 5862 | Government Cost and Pricing Analysis | 3 |
| PAD 6227 | Public Budgeting | 3 |
| PAD 6275 | Political Economy of Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 6946 | Acquisition Administration Internship (Capstone) | 3 |
| 6000 level advisor approved Advanced Contract Administration Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
The specialization in Database Administration is an interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in database fields in public, nonprofit, and private organizations. Coursework also prepares students for admission to doctoral programs and professional schools.
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
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| CAP 5771 | Data Mining | 3 |
| COP 5725 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COP 5775 | Database Administration | 3 |
| COP 6727 | Advanced Database Systems | 3 |
| EME 6357 | Tools for HPT Evaluation | 1.5 |
| EME 6936 | Seminar in HPT Issues: Human-Computer Interaction | 1.5 |
| EME 6946 | Field Experiences in Instructional and Performance Technology (Capstone) | 3 |
| Advisor approved elective | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Human Performance Improvement | ||
| Public Service Human Resource Management | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
See Program Requirements
| PAD 6227 | Public Budgeting | 3 |
| PAD 6417 | Public Service Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PUP 5045 | Analytic Techniques for Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Choose four (including at least two at the 6000 level): | 12 | |
| Critical Analysis of Health | ||
| Health Guidance | ||
| Advanced Epidemiology | ||
| Community Health Delivery Systems | ||
| Health Education and Interactive Technology | ||
| Social Marketing in Health Education | ||
| Political Economy of Public Administration | ||
5000/6000 level Health Science (HSC) elective | ||
| Capstone Experience | 3 | |
Advisor approved course relating to specialization | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
This online specialization combines a business perspective with human performance technology (HPT) theories and perspectives. It is designed to help individuals develop proficiencies in resolving performance problems in military, business and industry, and educational systems. Graduates of the program work in a variety of settings, partnering with management to achieve optimal employee performance. They often serve as performance consultants in human resource and training departments with a human performance improvement focus. Graduates of this program are trained to do the following:
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
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Additionally, a culminating experience as determined with the academic advisor and chairperson is required.
| EME 5355 | Instructional Design for HPT | 1.5 |
| EME 6356 | Performance Analysis for HPT Environments | 1.5 |
| EME 6357 | Tools for HPT Evaluation | 1.5 |
| EME 6426 | HPT Interventions | 3 |
| EME 6427 | Implementing HPT Interventions | 3 |
| EME 6428 | Evaluating HPT Interventions | 3 |
| EME 6429 | Human Performance Improvement | 3 |
| EME 6936 | Seminar in HPT Issues: Human-Computer Interaction | 1.5 |
| EME 6946 | Field Experiences in Instructional and Performance Technology (Capstone) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Educational Statistics I * | ||
| Educational Research * | ||
| Integrated Technology Learning Environments | ||
| Web-Based Instructional Tools for Educators | ||
| Contract Administration: Large Scale Instructional Technology Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| * | Strongly recommended as additional courses for students who plan to pursue a specialist or doctoral degree. |
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
See Program Requirements
| PAD 5434 | Leadership | 3 |
| PAD 6137 | Project Leadership and Administration | 3 |
| PAD 6335 | Strategic Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| PAD 6425 | Public Service Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
| PAD 6706 | Public Administration Research Methods | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Action Research for Leaders | ||
| Technology for Leaders | ||
| Modern Public Organization Theory | ||
| Leadership, Community, and Change | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
Advisor approved courses | ||
| Capstone | 3 | |
Advisor approved internship related to field | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
The Nursing Administration specialization is designed to provide BSN-prepared nurses with a strong background in the functional areas of business provided by the M.S.A. core. The lineup of courses in the specialization focuses on development of skills and knowledge in nursing administration and related topics in health care. The latter includes Nursing Management of Human and Financial Resources, Health Economics, Health Care Marketing, Nursing Leadership Development, Nursing Care Planning and Management, and Nursing Administration Role Practicum. This specialization will help address the critical need for nurses qualified to work on the administrative side of health care as directors of nursing and in other administrative roles requiring a solid background in the clinical sciences and a solid skill-set in business. Students wishing to earn a M.S.N. and a M.S.A. in Nursing Administration must complete the core courses in both the M.S.N. and the M.S.A. before completing the M.S.N. in Nursing Administration Specialty courses. Both degrees will be conferred upon completion of all requirements.
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
If an applicant is unable to meet the above criteria, they may petition the Nursing Department Graduate Admissions Committee and request a special review.
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| HSA 5163 | Marketing for Nurse Administrators | 3 |
| HSA 5436 | Health Economics | 3 |
| NGR 6722 | Nursing Management of Human and Financial Resources | 3 |
| NGR 6723 | Nursing Leadership Development | 3 |
| NGR 6724 | Health Care Planning and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| Advisor approved elective related to field | 3 | |
| NGR 6833L | Nursing Administration Practicum (Capstone) * | 6 |
| * Taken two times for 6 sh | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
The Public Administration Specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage agencies and people in public and nonprofit organizations.
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
See Program Requirements
| PAD 5107 | Modern Public Organization Theory | 3 |
| PAD 6053 | Public Administration Professional | 3 |
| PAD 6227 | Public Budgeting | 3 |
| PAD 6275 | Political Economy of Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 6417 | Public Service Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Leadership | ||
| Administrative Law | ||
| Government Contract Law | ||
| Acquisition Administration | ||
| Public Service Ethics | ||
| Public Service Conflict Management and Resolution | ||
| Public Administration Research Methods | ||
| Analytic Techniques for Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Capstone | 3 | |
Advisor approved elective relating to specialization | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
The specialization in Software Engineering Administration is an interdisciplinary degree offered entirely online and is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in organizations of diverse domains that develop and maintain software systems for research, commercial, and internal use. Coursework also prepares students for admission to doctoral programs and professional schools.
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
See Program Requirements
| CEN 6016 | Software Engineering Process | 4 |
| CEN 6095 | Software Engineering Practice and Tools | 4 |
| COT 5930 | Computer Science and Software Engineering Seminar | 3 |
| COP 5725 | Database Systems | 3 |
| Advisor approved electives | 4 | |
| COT 6931 | Computer Science Project (Capstone) * | 6 |
| * Course taken two times for 6sh | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
