Giving you the tools of Leadership for the 21st Century
The Master of Science in Administration (MSA) prepares you for advanced management and leadership roles in public, non-profit, and private agencies. You will learn from experienced faculty who are excellent teachers and researchers, and are focused on moving you to the cutting edge of your field. The Master of Science in Administration (MSA) prepares you for advanced management and leadership roles in public, non-profit, and private agencies. You will learn from experienced faculty who are excellent teachers and researchers, and are focused on moving you to the cutting edge of your field. |
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Learn where you want, when you want.
The MSA is offered completely online. All you need is an internet connection and you can get your Master's degree from anywhere in the world. You can enroll full-time to finish your degree in as little as 4 semesters or longer if your schedule requires you to. The MSA offers several areas of specializations that ensures your degree is relevant to your career. MSA specializations include:
Customize your degree for your career
The MSA offers several areas of specialization that ensures your degree is relevant to your career.
All students complete a 12-hour core curriculum that focuses on business theory and practices in areas including organizational behavior, marketing, finance, accounting, eBusiness, economics, and evaluation. These courses provide the student with an introduction to the functional business foundations that are critical for leaders to effectively and efficiently face today’s challenges. The common core courses are:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MAN 6156 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| EME 6358 | Evaluation for MSA Professionals | 1.5 |
| GEB 5870 | E-Business Systems | 1.5 |
| GEB 5871 | Managerial Economics | 1.5 |
| GEB 5872 | Financial Management I | 1.5 |
| GEB 5875 | Management Skills and Applications |
1.5 |
| GEB 5876 | Marketing Management | 1.5 |
Total hours |
12 |
Affordable
Visit the Tuition and Fees website for fees. Students living outside of Florida may receive an out-of-state waiver which must be applied for each term. Alabama residents also qualify for tuition differentials which reduces out-of-state fees.
Apply to Out-of State Tuition Fee Form
Scholarships and Assistantships Available
Scholarships, Graduate Assistantships, Research Assistantships, and Teaching Assistantships are available through the Department which houses your MSA specialization. Contact the MSA Coordinator in your Department for more information.
Information on additional scholarships, assistantships, and loans are available through the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Student Financial Aid.
