Course Requirements
The Online MAM is a 39-unit business leadership and management program consisting of the following courses:
MGMT 516 Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
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MGMT 529 Ethical Decision Making | 3 | |
MGMT 541 Management for the Worldwide Organization | 3 | |
MGMT 510 Current Issues in Business and Management | 3 | |
HROD 540 Diversity for Strategic Advantage | 3 | |
HROD 500 Human Resource Development | 3 | |
MGMT 517 Managing Human Capital | 3 | |
MGMT 515 Applied Research and Analysis | 3 | |
MGMT 521 Organizational Development and Change | 3 | |
MGMT 561 Managing Teams and Conflict | 3 | |
MGMT 581 Corporate and Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
MGMT 570 Organizational Performance Improvement | 3 | |
MGMT 597 Master’s Project in Management | 3 | |
| Total | 39 units | |
|---|---|---|
*All core courses may be taken in any order except HROD 500 and MGMT 597. Course HROD 500 must be taken near the beginning of the program. Course MGMT 597 must be taken near the end of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to be online for this program?
You must be online sufficiently throughout each week to participate in threaded discussions and to complete all assignments by their designated deadlines. However, there is no prescribed amount of time or designated time that you will be required to be online because assignments and their deadlines will vary throughout each nine-week course.
Will I have to complete any part of my Online MAM program at an APU campus location?
No. You can complete your management degree entirely online. No campus visits or meetings are required.
How do I get started?
Online programs may include requirements, procedures, and policies unique to the university's more traditional programs. For more information on how to get started in an APU online program, please contact one of our admissions counselors in the Office of Graduate Admissions at (626) 815-4570 or at graduatecenter@apu.edu.
How long is a semester?
The School of Business and Management graduate programs run on nine-week terms. Two nine-week terms comprise a semester.
How many units do I take each term?
To be classified as a full-time graduate student, one must be enrolled in at least nine units during each of the two nine-week terms (e.g., Fall I and Fall II or Spring I and Spring II). Students can take one to two classes per term.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed between 1 1/2 and 5 years. Most students complete the Online MAM program in 18-30 months.
