Administrative Science MAS

Overview

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s online Master of Administrative Science degree will prepare you to take the reins in your company and become a leader in your industry. Through a curriculum founded on leadership essentials, this administrative science degree will help you enhance your management capabilities, deepen your understanding of industry functionality and strengthen your administrative skills. Whether you’re striving to advance in your current role or are eager to broaden your horizons in a new career field, the Master of Administration program will elevate your administrative expertise and provide you with the competitive edge you need to succeed as a leader in today’s professional world.

Career Competencies

Our online Master of Administrative Science degree helps you develop career enhancing competencies in areas such as:

• Decision-making
• Business ethics
• Human resources
• Human performance and productivity
• Professional communication
• Organizational leadership
• Team building
• Complex organizations

Developed for working individuals with full-time professional and personal responsibilities, the online Master of Administration Science program can be completed in two years, and many students complete the program in 14 months. The administrative science degree consists of 10 courses that combine both cognitive and interactive instruction through case studies, simulations, individual and group exercises to ensure each student graduates fully prepared for career advancement.

When navigating your courses, you’ll receive expert guidance and instruction from educators with years of professional administrative experience. Through FDU’s online learning platform, the online Master of Administration program provides you with the opportunity to interact with your educators and share ideas with your peers. In addition, the online administrative science degree will also provide you with the capability to study online when it’s convenient. Learn on your schedule and complete your degree at your own pace.

Courses and Requirements

The online Master of Administrative Science program offers courses founded on leadership essentials to inspire and prepare students for success in advanced positions within their industries. Students will become proficient in topics that are relevant to career advancement and leadership responsibilities, including personnel administration, professional communication, organizational leadership, strategic decision-making and more.

Core (30 Credits)

• MADS 6600 Theory and Practice of Administration
• MADS 6602 Personnel Administration
• MADS 6603 Law and Administrative Practice
• MADS 6604 Ethics and Public Values
• MADS 6606 Administrative Leadership in Complex Organizations
• MADS 6608 Organizational Communication
• MADS 6609 Productivity and Human Performance
• MADS 6610 Organizational Decision-Making
• MADS 6612 Seminar on Strategic Management
• MADS XXXX Select an approved SAS course

Admission Requirements

All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must have maintained a GPA of 2.75 or higher when earning their undergraduate degree. In addition, applicants must provide:

• Graduate application
• Official transcripts
• Current resume
• A personal statement

Career Outcomes

Director of Operations

Directors of operations are responsible for organizing and overseeing the operative procedures of their company.

These professionals are often responsible for managing employees to ensure productivity. In addition, they may also be in charge of conducting research and developing plans for improvement to ensure their company is meeting standards and operating efficiently.

Median annual salary: $89,619

Human Resource (HR) Manager

Human resource managers oversee their company’s employee benefits, policies and procedures.

To ensure their company is providing a safe and comfortable workplace, human resource managers conduct the employee hiring process, choose and coordinate employee training programs, handle all employee complaints and take administrative action when employee policies are not followed. In addition, these professionals often play a role in choosing employee benefit packages.

Median annual salary: $65,654

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare administrators have various responsibilities depending on the facility by with they are employed. Typically, these professionals oversee the nursing staff of a hospital, private practice office or medical clinic.

These responsibilities often involve hiring new staff members, coordinating employee training programs and conducting performance reviews. In addition, healthcare administrators also ensure their facility is meeting all standards of its accreditation.<b/p

Median annual salary: $64,843

Police Chief

Police chiefs serve their communities as the highest ranking official of a police department.

These professionals oversee the members of a police force to ensure every official is performing lawfully and efficiently. They also develop plans of action for stopping and preventing crime, make decisions pertaining to their department’s budget and deliver news to the community when a crime takes place.

Median annual salary: $73,449

Safety Director

Safety directors ensure their companies are maintaining a safe environment for employees.

These professionals oversee their company’s safety and health policies and procedures to ensure the workplace is free of physical dangers and health risks. Their responsibilities often involve developing emergency plans, scheduling emergency drills, coordinating safety training for employees and monitoring the use of hazardous chemicals when applicable.

Median annual salary: $75,867

Career and salary information via Payscale.com

How to Get Started on Your MAS Degree