Acquisition and Contract Administration Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration
Department:
Administration and Law Building 70, Room 101 850.474.2036 http://uwf.edu/al
College:
Education and Professional Studies
CIP Code:
52.0206
Semester Hours Required For Degree: 36
The Master of Science in Administration is designed to prepare students for leadership roles as managers and administrators in public, nonprofit, and private agencies. The core courses prepare students to assume positions in a variety of public administration settings and certificates are available to prepare them for management and administration in a specific field. There are two certificates from which students may choose: Acquisition and Contract Administration and Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration.
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the M.S.A. must meet the requirements listed below. No more than 49% of the program requirements for the M.S.A. degree may be taken in traditional business subjects.
Admission 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:
Submission of one of the following graduate admission tests:**
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Undergraduate transcripts and cumulative GPA
Graduate GPA, if applicable
Submission of letter of intent describing the candidate’s work experience and reasons for pursuing the degree program, including how the degree relates to career goals.
Overall fit with the program
** - The requirement for submission of one of the graduate admissions tests will be waived by the department for those students with a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
Program Requirements
All students in the M.S.A will complete 6 hours of business core, a common public administration core, and at least one 9 credit hour certificate. Students must earn a “C” or above in all courses.
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. All students in the M.S.A will complete the M.S.A. core (6 semester hours) and public administration specialization (21 semester hours). Students will also select at least one 9 credit hour certificate. The total hours required to complete the M.S.A. Public Administration is 36 semester hours. Students must earn a “C” or above in all courses.
Students will choose either the Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration or the Acquisition and Contract Administration Certificate to complete the degree requirements.
Acquisition and Contract Administration Certificate (9 sh)
Department: Administration and Law
Method of Instruction: Online
Semester Hours: 9
The University of West Florida has the opportunity to provide the training envisioned by Congress and the Office of Management and Budget via the Online Campus with the Certificate in Acquisition and Contract Administration. The courses in the Certificate Program supplement the broader Master of Science in Administration – Public Administration degree program. The certificate prepares students for employment in both DOD and civilian contracting. The certificate is also available to those wishing to enhance their knowledge, but not wishing to complete the entire degree program.
Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration Certificate
Department: Administration and Law
Method of Instruction: Online
Semester Hours: 9
The Certificate in Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration is designed to prepare students for leadership roles as managers and administrators in nonprofit and public sector agencies. The program is offered completely online. The courses in the Certificate Program supplement the broader Master of Science in Administration – Public Administration degree program. The Certificate in Leadership in Public Service and Nonprofit Administration is designed to provide students a focused knowledge base and skill set useful in the effective administration of public and private not-for-profit organizations. The certificate is also available to those wishing to enhance their knowledge, but not wishing to complete the entire degree program.