This is an interdepartmental program encompassing faculty and coursework from the departments of: Sport Studies; Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; Political Science; and Business Management & Economics.

33-37 credits

The intent of the Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership is to providegraduate level instruction, which will enhance the management, leadership and decisionmaking abilities of the program's graduates, and prepare them for the dynamic, technologydriven work force they will encounter in both private industry and the public sector.

The Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership offers graduate level instruction based in theory while providing opportunities to apply competencies to practical settings. This program will enhance the management skills and decision-making abilities of the participants in the program at a cost commensurate with graduate level public education, and significantly lower on a cost-per-credit basis than private graduate level education. The MMLProgram is committed to developing competent managers and leaders capable of excelling in the constantly changing business environment that surrounds today's private marketplace and public sector.

Students graduating from the MML Program will be able to:

1) Comprehend leadership models and theories and apply them to professional practice.

2) Understand the group dynamics of professional organizations and utilize leadership skills to set and achieve organizational goals.

3) Competently manage in a dynamic, technology driven economic environment.

4) Examine issues that relate to achieving business excellence, valuing human diversity, effecting change, using technology, and demonstrating social responsibility.

5) Demonstrate managerial competencies associated with managing employees, facilitating groups and communicating effectively.

6) Apply management skills and theory through a culminating experience.

The mission of the Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership is to provide graduate level instruction based in theory with professional application, which will enhance the management skills and decision-making abilities of the participants in the program at a cost commensurate with graduate level public education, and significantly lower on a cost-per-credit basis than private graduate level education.

Students should possess a common body of knowledge essential for successful advanced study in management and leadership. This body of knowledge typically includes undergraduate coursework or life experience contributing to a foundation of knowledge in the following areas: marketing; law; management fundamentals; finance/economics; andcomputer applications. Students with an undergraduate degree in business or management will likely have taken coursework-providing competencies in these areas. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees will usually lack at least some of these competencies and therefore should seek alternative means to satisfy them.

There are various ways that an incoming student can satisfy the competencies required

for full standing admission in the program. This includes, but is not limited to, the establishment of sufficient life experience to account for the competencies required in marketing; law; management fundamentals; finance/economics; and computer applications. Sufficient life experience may be demonstrated by any of the following:

i) Submission of a portfolio/dossier that consists of an updated vita;

ii) Successful completion of undergraduate coursework or demonstration of work product generated during the course of employment and/or other professional experiences. The faculty intends to work toward offering coursework to satisfy these competencies via non-traditional alternative delivery methods;or

iii) Passing the relevant graduate level coursework. Students admitted under the latter criteria would need to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge and competencies by satisfactorily completing MML coursework with a grade of "B" or higher in each course taken.

The alternative means described above for satisfying the prerequisite requirements are typical for programs in the management area.

Plan of Study

Based on the Outcomes established above, the following coursework was established for fulfillment of the common area requirements. All students receiving an MML Degree mustcomplete the common area requirements. Due to the unique structure of the MML, in addition to completion of the common area, students can choose to complete the curriculum requirements established by each of the different departments involved in the proposal. The Curriculum consists of a 33 to 37-credit curriculum including a common area of study in management and leadership philosophy and techniques. The program offers students concentrations in the following areas: (1) Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; (2) Sport Management; and (3) Public Administration.

Common Area of Study

Management 501 Organizational Behavior (3)

Management 502 Organizational Strategy (3)

Management 503 Organizational Leadership (3)

Management 504 Organizational Control Systems (3)

Research Methods (Select one of the following):

SMGT 570 Introduction to Research (3)

POLS 570 Introduction to Research: Scope and Method (3)

HRTM 588 Research Skills in Psychology and Hospitality (3)

Total 15 Credits

(1) Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management: Major and major-related courses (Core Area)

HRTM 521 Staff Development and Training (3)

HRTM 531 Strategic Marketing Planning (3)

HRTM 541 Financial Management (3)

HRTM 551 Contemporary Legal and Ethical Aspects of Hospitality Management (3)

*HRTM 586 Graduate Internship (3)

OR

HRTM 587 Research Project in Lieu of Internship (3)

HRTM 591 Seminar in Hospitality Management (3)

**HRTM Elective (Select one of the following):

HRTM 523 Franchising Management (3)

HRTM 543 Issues and Trends in International Tourism (3)

HRTM 561 Current Leadership Styles in Hospitality Management (3)

HRTM 571 Emerging Technologies in the Hospitality Industry (3)

Core Area Total 21Credits

(2) Sport Management:

SMGT 547 Sport Business & Finance (3)

SMGT 548 Sport Marketing (3)

SMGT 549 Sport and the Law (3)

**Electives (Select one of the following)

SMGT 546 Planning and Management Facilities (3)

SMGT 550 Sport Personnel Management (3)

*SMGT 586 Internship (7-10)

Core Area Total 19-22Credits

(3) Public Administration: Major and major-related courses (Core Area)

East Stroudsburg University's MML-Public Administration program is designed to prepare you for the challenges of management and leadership in the public sector. It is a 36-credit hour graduate program that can be completed in three semesters, with the classes being taught in the evening. All faculty have their doctorate in their specialty and some have extensive professional experience. The small classes foster a mentoring climate between their students and faculty. ESU's program is unique because it is the only Public Administration program in Pennsylvnaia to offer students electives in international public administration.

The 36 credit hour program consists of 9-required course-work classes; 2 elective courses; a required internship; and comprehensive exams

EMGT 501 Organizational Behavior (3)
EMGT 502 Organizational Leadership (3)
EMGT 503 Organizational Control Systems (3)
EMGT 504 Organizational Strategy (3)
POLS 570 Research Methods (3)
POLS 537 Problems in Public Administration (3)
POLS 560 Public Administration: Scope, Theory, and Methods (3)
POLS 566 Public Budgeting and Finance (3)
POLS 567 Public Personnel Administration (3)
POLS 586 Internship (3-6)

Students can also choose among the following electives that are regularly offered:

POLS 516 Administrative Law (3)
POLS 535 Intergovernmental Relations (3)
POLS 514 Seminar in Local Government (3)
POLS 528 Comparative Policy Analysis (3)
POLS 540 Comparative Politics (3)
POLS 562 Political Behavior (3)
POLS 545 International Law and Organizations (3)
*And any graduate course offered by the Business and Economics Department (3)

**Students entering into the program from other universities may propose certain coursework already completed in at those universities in lieu of elective credits offered in the MML program.

The MML degree program offers a variety of Graduate assistantships. These are awarded based upon merit and achievement to full-time students in the graduate program. Graduate assistants do not teach classes, but complete projects and tasks assigned by professors. The graduate assistantship is awarded for the first year of full-time study, with the possibility of extension through the first summer. Prospective students should apply for a graduate assistantship at the time of original application to the program, using the application form provided by the Graduate School or apply on-line. Graduate Assistant have positions across the campus, including, but not limited to, work in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Office of Admissions, Enrollment Services, and the Graduate School Office. For more information, contact: Professor Robert P. Fleischman, J.D., Ed.D. at 570-422-3316 or by e-mail at: bfleischman@po-box.exu.edu.