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Curriculum

Students pursuing a master’s degree in management take a minimum of 12 courses (36 credits).

Required courses:

  • Research Methods
  • Management and Organizational Theory
  • Business Law or Constitutional Issues in Law Enforcement (required for those selecting a concentration in law enforcement leadership)
  • Human Resources Management
  • Social and Ethical Issues: A Global Perspective
  • Strategic Management and Business Policy

Students also take six elective courses chosen from a list of offerings in administration of justice, business studies, health care administration and management, holistic studies, international relations and rehabilitation counseling.

Concentration in Nonprofit Management

In addition to the required courses listed above, students complete the following courses:

  • Nonprofit Financial Management
  • Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofits
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Human Resources Management

Concentration in Law Enforcement Leadership

In addition to the required courses listed above, students complete the following courses:

  • Public Policy in the Global Environment
  • Management Issues in the Justice System
  • Comparative Justice Systems
  • High Technology Crime

Students also take two elective courses chosen from the following list:

  • Terrorism and Transnational Crime
  • Managerial Economics
  • Marketing Management
  • Global Business
  • Labor Relations
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Special Topics