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The Master of Administrative Science (MAS) degree is a 30-credit degree to enhance the administrative and leadership skills of graduates.

The program combines both cognitive and affective (interactive) instruction through case studies, simulations, individual and group exercises, and fieldwork that helps to develop critical managerial effectiveness. The MAS educational experience seeks to develop critical administrative competencies in a supportive learning environment in conjunction with specific and clear feedback.

Degree Requirements

• At least 21 credits must be completed at FDU.
• Students must achieve a grade point average of 2.75 for the current trimester and keep a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Students who receive two or more C grades will be warned, and if evidence of definite improvement in their academic performance does not ensue, they will be put on academic probation or be asked to withdraw from graduate study.
• All students must take the Capstone Course, MADS 6612 – Seminar on Strategic Management.
• Students are required to take 10 courses to complete the MAS which are chosen from a range of courses. Students may pursue a single area of study or design a program that will support their specific career-related goals.
• The curriculum areas and credit distribution requirements are designed to provide students with flexibility in planning a program of study within a competency-focused framework for professional development. Students must successfully complete 30 credits of graduate course work in the following categories.

1. Administrative Competencies (6 classes / 18 credits)
2. Analytic and Decision-Making Competencies (3 classes / 9 credits)
3. Capstone Seminar (last class/3 credits) MADS6612 – Seminar in Strategic Management
4. Completion of EPS 5299 Academic Research Foundation.

Up to 9 (nine) credits of graduate course work (no more than six credits in specialization area) may be transferred from another college or university if completed within the 5-year period. Courses submitted for transfer credit will be reviewed and evaluated by the Director of the MAS Program. In assessing requests for transfer credits, the faculty may require students to complete additional course work to update knowledge and skills to meet master's degree requirements.

Career Paths:

The program is well suited for students interested in careers in government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, or private industry. Work opportunities in organizations like Hospitals, Computer & Software, Government & Administration, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail, Manufacturing, Export and self Employment.