Master of Arts [M.A] [Management] From American Public University

The Masters of Arts in Management prepares students to become authentic, transformational leaders capable of managing organizational change and effectiveness.

Students will explore leadership and organizational management theories, concepts and practices necessary to become effective visionaries capable of developing strategic initiatives geared toward making an impact on organizations’ human capital, systems and processes.

Topics of study include ethics, organizational management, organizational behavior, human resource management, cross cultural management, and strategic planning. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates for strategic leadership and managerial positions and responsibilities.

Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Develop a strategic business plan applying the theories and practices of management and planning for a particular organizational setting.
• Examine complex organizations from a level of analysis perspective, including the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational level perspectives.
• valuate management issues in the context of ethical, technological, structural, cultural, human and environmental factors.