Management (Grad)

Evelyn Spratt, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Leslie Korb, PhD., Chair

Campuses

Main Campus

Summary

Operating from a holistic view of organizations and human behavior, this program considers the broad social implications of management decisions as individuals, and teams organizations are encouraged to attain personal and organizational objectives. The Master of Arts in Leadership and Management Program of Study promotes a flexible approach and greater capacity to integrate different perspectives in creativity, professionalism and decision-making.

Program Objectives

The Master of Arts in Leadership and Management offers a mindful approach to excellence in directing organizational resources and people. The Program of Study is designed for professional women and men in any field who are or who expect to assume organizational leadership responsibilities. The mission of the Program is to prepare leaders who act from an ethical base to master challenges and effect change toward the realization of individual and organizational potential.

A distinctive feature of this program is its multidisciplinary foundation in business and the liberal arts. The required curriculum includes courses in business communications, ethics, economics, management, leadership, decision-making, technology, and various other facets of business administration. Active participation in the program develops competence in using flexible yet rational approaches to leadership and management which result in greater capacity to integrate different perspectives in responsible, creative planning and problem-solving.

Post-Baccalaureate

Campuses

Summary

In a fast-paced world, competitive organizations require good management and strong leadership at every level. The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for those interested in leadership as a core practice and in mastering challenges and effecting change while acting from an ethical base. Management and leadership are closely related, but they are distinguishable. Both entail influencing others and effectively accomplishing goals. Management is commonly seen in terms of reducing chaos in organizations and running them more effectively and efficiently through planning and budgeting, organizing and staffing, controlling and problem-solving. Leadership, on the other hand, is concerned with establishing direction, aligning people as well as motivating, empowering, and inspiring individuals and teams. It has been said that leaders are focused on doing the right things, whereas managers are concerned with doing things right. Today's organizations need individuals who can effectively lead and manage.

Courses required for the Certificate may be applied to the Master of Arts in Leadership and Management. However, students may not combine the Certificate with the principled Leadership Concentration in the M.A. Program. Students pursuing both the Certificate and the degree program must select an alternate concentration or individualized specialization that does not include the leadership courses in the Certificate program.