Dual Master of Strategic Leadership Development and Master of Public Administration
The Master of Strategic Leadership Development (MSLD)/Master of Public Administration (MPA) dual degree offers a unique opportunity for individuals who seek leadership positions in public, governmental, and non-profit organizations. The dual degree program will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to strategically lead teams and organizations to navigate challenges in an increasingly uncertain environment. Students will acquire the skills needed for leadership success in the public sector such as self-leadership, strategic planning, design thinking, personal branding, negotiations and conflict resolution, leading ethically, and leading diversity and inclusion. This dual program consists of 48 combined credit hours between the MSLD and the MPA.
Degrees must be awarded concurrently.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 5111 | Leadership and Organizational | 3 |
| MGMT 5113 | Strategic Leadership Developme | 3 |
| MGMT 5114 | Leading Multicultural Teams | 3 |
| MGMT 5116 | Leading by Managing Conflict | 3 |
| MKTG 5114 | Personal Branding Strategy | 3 |
| POLS 5010 | Public Administration | 3 |
| POLS 5050 | Research Methods & App Stats | 3 |
| POLS 5210 | Ethics in Public Admin. | 3 |
| POLS 6060 | Public Admin HR Management | 3 |
| POLS 6230 | Local Govt Admin & Finance | 3 |
| POLS 6940 | Internship in Public Admin | 3 |
| or POLS 6980 | Project in Public Admin | |
| CRJU/POLS Electives (5000-6000 level) | 6 | |
| MSLD Electives (choose 3 courses 5000-6000) | 9 | |
| MGMT 5101 | Org. Development and Change | 3 |
| MGMT 5104 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5108 | Talent Development in Orgn | 3 |
| MGMT 5109 | Human Resource Consulting | 3 |
| MGMT 5115 | Global Human Resources | 3 |
| MGMT 5120 | Special Topics in Managment | 3 |
| MKTG 5200 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MKTG 5114 | Personal Branding Strategy | 3 |
| BUSA 5130 | Internship/Cooperative Educati | 3 |
| BUSA 5140 | Indep. Study/Directed Research | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR BOTH DEGREES | 48 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| MGMT 5114 | Leading Multicultural Teams | 3 |
| POLS 5010 | Public Administration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| POLS 5210 | Ethics in Public Admin. | 3 |
| MGMT 5111 | Leadership and Organizational | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Pick 2 MSLD Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MGMT 5113 | Strategic Leadership Developme | 3 |
| POLS 6060 | Public Admin HR Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| POLS 6230 | Local Govt Admin & Finance | 3 |
| Pick 1 CRJU/POLS Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| POLS 5050 | Research Methods & App Stats | 3 |
| MGMT 5107 | Leadership and Values | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Pick 1 MSLD Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| POLS 6940 or POLS 6980 |
Internship in Public Admin or Project in Public Admin |
3 |
| Pick 1 MSLD Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Pick 1 CRJU/POLS Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 48 | |