Master of Science with a major in Managerial Sciences
Four Concentrations:
Business Analysis
The business analysis concentration provides expertise for analytically oriented careers in business with an emphasis on applications of information technology. Potential career paths include business development, market analysis and research, financial planning, data analysis, and strategic planning.
Human Resource Management
The human resource management concentration prepares students in the functional areas of the field such as selection, compensation, and employment law. A variety of educational experiences both in the classroom and the business community are offered.
Operations Management
The operations management concentration is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to assess the operations function of both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations, to diagnose current operating systems, and to prescribe and implement improvements.
Organizational Change
The organizational change concentration is designed for individuals who wish to increase their understanding of people in organizations and their ability to effect change, either as managers or as internal or external consultants. Topics include leadership, negotiation, organizational change, and consulting.
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Regulations for the Degree:
All Master of Science students will complete the Business Communications Skills Requirement explained earlier in the chapter. The regulations, policies, and procedures given in the "Master's Enrollment" and "Master's Programs" sections of this chapter apply to the M.S/Managerial Sciences program. A maximum of six hours of transfer credit is permitted in this 30-hour program.
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Course Requirements:
The course requirements for the degree Master of Science with a major in Managerial Sciences and the format of the program follow:
A. Foundation and Prerequisite Courses. The courses in this section are in addition to the 30 hours required for the M.S. degree in managerial sciences. They are assigned as part of the admissions process based on a review of each student's transcripts. They can be exempted if equivalent course work has been previously completed with a minimum grade of C. For descriptions and prerequisites of the undergraduate foundation courses, see the Course Descriptions chapter of the Georgia State University Undergraduate Catalog. This catalog is on the web at www.gsu.edu; click on Students then Catalogs.
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Accounting: MBA 7010 (or equivalent), or Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles (Acct 2101 and Acct 2102 or equivalent)
Behavioral Science: Management (MGS 3400 or equivalent) or Organizational Behavior (MBA 8160 or equivalent)
Economics: Microeconomic principles (Econ 2106)
Mathematics: College Algebra (Math 1111) or equivalent
Statistics: MBA 7020 or Math 1070 or equivalent |
B. Required Courses in the Major. Choose one of these tracks:
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Concentration 1: Business Analysis
Alok Srivastava, Faculty Coordinator |
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MGS 8020 Business Intelligence |
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MGS 8130 Problem Solving |
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MGS 8150 Business Modeling |
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MGS 8040 Data Mining |
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Concentration 2: Human Resource Management
Lucy McClurg, Faculty Coordinator |
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MGS 8300 Human Resource Management |
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MGS 8320 Legal Environment of Human Resources |
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MGS 8360 Human Resources Recruitment and Selectio |
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MGS 8390 Strategic Compensation |
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Concentration 3: Operations Management
Craig Hill, Faculty Coordinator |
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MGS 8710 Operations Planning |
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MGS 8740 Operations Strategy |
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MGS 8760 Quality Management |
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MGS 8770 Service Operations Management |
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Concentration 4: Organizational Change
Barbara Reilly, Faculty Coordinator |
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MGS 8450 Organizational Development and Change |
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MGS 8410 Organizing to Compete |
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MGS 8420 Enhancing Leadership Skills |
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MGS 8430 Negotiation |
C. Elective Courses. 18 hours. Choose courses with a MGS prefix (including any courses listed in the three concentrations not chosen).
