Master of Science in Leadership, Concentration in Professional Administration

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The Master of Science in Leadership, Concentration in Professional Administration (MSPA) program is designed for professionals who have, or are seeking, expanded responsibility for:

• oversight of administrative processes,
• coordination, analysis, and presentation of information,
• supervision of human and financial resources in support of organizational goals

At the end of this program students will be able to:

• manage employee strengths to build more effective teams
• understand and facilitate cross-functional roles and responsibilities
• generate organizational change plans to implement workplace improvements
• employ administrative and analytic principles to maintain and enhance organizational operations
• develop communication tactics and strategies to apply in diverse situations
• resolve conflicts to maximize productivity in a multi-generational workplace
• use technology tools to access, manage, create, and communicate information
• understand strategies and systems used to plan, allocate, and control the use of financial resources
• employ organizational methods to recruit, hire, train and develop staff
• recognize the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities

Curriculum
The 36-credit curriculum combines practice with theory. Real-world problems will provide the primary context for much of the learning. Faculty infuse student learning with current theory and research while emphasizing practical application.

• Leadership Core (12 credits)
• Professional Administration concentration courses (15 credits)
• graduate electives (9 credits)
• There is no thesis requirement.

Program Structure
The academic year is structured with three semesters:  two 15-week terms in fall and spring and one 8-week term in summer.  Courses are entirely online.  Students in the Pittsburgh area may also take courses on campus on alternating Saturdays.

As a student you'll have access to learning resources and support services including the Duquesne University Library, online writing center, and contact with faculty and advisors.  You’ll join a peer-learning network of people from the community and corporate, nonprofit, government and military sectors. As a graduate you’ll join a network of more than 81,000 active alumni located around the globe.