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Master of Science In Organizational Management

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Overview

The Master of Science in Organizational Management (MSOM) program is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field. The degree includes 37 Credits of graduate level courses which are designed to enhance the career opportunities as well as knowledge and skills of leaders and administrators. The program provides students with a core curriculum of in-depth leadership and organizational management topics. This MSOM degree program includes the key organizational leadership elements of ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, group development, technology, customer service and organizational development.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate ethical decision making within the organization.
  • Demonstrate management competency within the cross cultural and/or global organization.
  • Analyze the theories and practices presented in the program in order to develop solutions for specific managerial situations found within the organizational environment.
  • Demonstrate leadership characteristics that lead to the operations of a motivated high performing organization.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess staff competency and recognize when coaching, training, and providing compensation benefits are necessary to support the organization’s vision and mission statement.
  • Develop the ability to identify conflicts within the organization and be able to resolve them efficiently.
  • Predict the need for change in an organization and recommend best leadership practices for effective change management.
  • Classify the legal constraints of the employment relationship.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge to provide the necessary technologies and other tools which are available so the organization can deliver results within budget and on schedule.
  • Recommend when external expertise is required, for consultation, conflict management, or quality assurance.
  • Determine the unique needs of the organization's internal and external customers.
  • Formulate career advancing knowledge and skills as leaders and practitioners.
Program Highlights

* Total cost of the program including application fee, library fee and graduation fee. Tuition Rates are subject to change. Textbooks provided for free.

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Curriculum

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.

(* Indicates recommended course of study.)

Elective Courses

Prerequisite Course

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
ORT 5000 Master Level Orientation 0.00
BUS 5310 Survey of Business Topics 3.00

Program Summary

Program Description

Apollos University is committed to providing individuals with the highest quality of education needed to advance within their industry profession. The synthesis of technology (online methodology), critical thinking and practical application develops well-rounded leaders with a clear perspective of how to strategically position and lead an organization.

Master Level Mastery and application of quantitative and qualitative business research methodologies involving real world case studies and academic research assignments throughout the completion of the core curriculum of the master’s degree programs.

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Admission Requirements

  1. Possess a baccalaureate degree awarded by Institutions accredited by agencies that are recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or, for no-U.S. Institutions, an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities.
  2. Undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent from an international institution.
  3. Graduate courses with grade of B or higher (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) from an Institution as defined above can be considered for transfer. A maximum of 6 credits can be transferred into the master’s level program.
  4. Copy of government ID and Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  5. Successfully complete the AU Orientation Program Class

TRANSFER POLICY

A minimum of 31 credits must be completed through Apollos University. A maximum of 6 credits of graduate level courses may be transferred into the program.

CONDITIONAL STATUS GRADUATE LEVEL

Master’s applicants who cannot meet the above requirements may petition to be accepted on a conditional basis. If accepted, the student will be permitted to take a maximum of four courses in a Conditional Acceptance status. The student must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the four courses. If the student’s GPA is lower than the required 3.0 at the end of the four courses, the student’s status will be changed to Terminated and the student can no longer take classes.

APPLICANTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH

All programs at APOLLOS are taught strictly in English. Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following:

  1. Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test (IELTS) o Master’s Degree: A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT) or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS) or 50 on the PTE** Academic Score Report;
  2. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test;
  3. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
  4. A minimum B2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;
  5. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit with an average grade of “B” or higher at an appropriately* accredited college or university where the language of instruction was English.

*accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities.
** Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). For more information on this test, visit www.pearsonpte.com.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the MSOM program are prepared to assume applicable leadership and administrative roles in their chosen field. To qualify for graduation with the MSOM degree, the student must successfully fulfill all of the following requirements:

  1. Complete each required graduate course (37 Credits)
  2. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better for all graduate level coursework applying toward the degree.
  3. Pay all tuition and fees.
  4. Submit the Intent to Graduate form a minimum of 30 days before the intended graduation date.


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Affordable & Flexible Payment Options

Beside the affordable & flexible payment options that Apollos offerred, there're also several options available.

  • Employer Payment Plan

    Under this plan, the student works with their organization to establish billing and payment parameters where the organization pays for part or all of the student’s tuition and fees.

  • Private Loan Plans

    Under this plan, the student works with their organization to establish billing and payment parameters where the organization pays for part or all of the student’s tuition and fees.

  • External Scholarship Plan

    Under this plan, the student works on their behalf to foster external scholarships to help pay for tuition and related materials. Courses will typically not be authorized to take until External Scholarship funding is accepted by Apollos.

  • Organizational Tuition Reimbursement Plan

    Under this plan, the student works with their organizations Human Resources department to pay for outstanding tuition and fees. This requires the student put a credit card on file. Apollos will offer the student a 60-day deferment from the 1st day of billing after which the credit card will be charged if payment has not been received. Apollos will provide the student supporting documentation such as a receipt and/or invoice for courses as well as grade card needed to supply Human Resources with proof of attendance.

  • Tribal Aid Plan

    Under this plan, the student must have established lines with the tribe in question. A voucher or payment will be required with terms 90-days net from the first date of billing.

Option I

Pay as class(es) are taken
I will be billed when I register for new classes and pays full price of the class before the class starts.
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Option II

Pay in two equal payments as I register for a class(es)
I will be billed when I register for a new class(es) and will pay one half (1/2) of the tuition and any fees upon registration. The second half will be paid 30 days later. No interest will be charged on the unpaid balance.
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Option IV

Initial $300 payment with monthly payments of $300
Make a down payment of $300.00 toward the total tuition for the program in a single payment by the date of acceptance. The remaining balance will be paid at $300.00 per month, beginning one month from the official enrollment date. No interest will be charged on the unpaid balance.
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Note: As of 1 July 2019, Option 3 is no longer available to new students.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At Apollos University, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, Learning Partnerships and more.

  • Transfer Credits Accepted
  • Textbooks Included
  • Remote Proctoring Included
  • Payment Options
  • Learning Partners Discount
  • Scholarships

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