Coursework
Course Requirements
This lock-step program consists of 11 courses, totaling 33 units.* Each course meets one evening per week for eight weeks, from 6-10 p.m. The following proforma schedule lists the required courses:
| Core Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| MLOS 500 | Research in Organizations | 3 |
| MLOS 501 | Group and Team Dynamics | 3 |
| MLOS 504 | Managerial Marketing | 3 |
| MLOS 514 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| MLOS 516 | Organizational Behavior and Analysis | 3 |
| MLOS 517 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MLOS 529 | Leadership and Managerial Ethics | 3 |
| MLOS 535 | Survey of Organizational Finance | 3 |
| MLOS 561 | Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations | 3 |
| MLOS 570 | Improving Quality and Productivity | 3 |
| MLOS 578 | Strategy and Planning | 3 |
| Total | 33 units* | |
*There are no transfer courses allowed in this program.
The curriculum of each program is designed to provide students with a variety of learning activities:
- Expert sources (instructors, textbooks, audiovisual materials, etc.)
- Interaction with colleagues
- Individual reflection
- Fieldwork
All students are expected to prepare for, participate in, and contribute to every class session. Make-up work is required and acceptable absenses are limited.
Papers for every course are expected to reflect college-level writing ability. They are assessed for content, organization, and writing skills. All papers are to be typed and proofread prior to submission.
Students who evidence writing difficulties will be expected to attend a supplementary writing workshop, generally held on a Saturday two to three times a year.
Graduation
A student must complete 33 semester hours of graduation work within the MLOS Program with an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to receive his or her degree from Azusa Pacific University.
The responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests upon the individual student. Failure to meet deadlines will result in delayed posting of degree.
Graduation is not automatic upon completion of all course work. Students who intend to graduate must complete an Intent to Graduate form and file it with the associate registrar in the Center for Adult and Professional Studies at least 60 days prior to commencement.
All degree requirements must be met before academic clearance will be granted to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Financial responsibilities to the university must be satisfied before academic clearance will be granted.
Commencement exercises are held at the end of the fall semester, the end of the spring semester, and the end of the summer session. The university president, by the authority of the trustees and on recommendation of the faculty, awards the degrees. Details regarding the exercises are mailed to prospective participants. In order to participate in the commencement exercises, all financial obligations to the university must be met.
For information on current commencement events, please visit www.apu.edu/graduation/.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units are in this program?
The program requires 33 semester units.
How many hours does each class session require?
Each class requires that students meet for approximately four hours, from 6-10
p.m., once a week, with the exception of
MLOS 500 .
How many cohorts have completed this program?
More than 20 cohorts of adult students have successfully completed the MLOS
Program since its inception in 1994, with new groups forming continually.
Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available. The resources range from federal
loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial
aid programs, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services in the
Center for Adult and Professional Studies at (626) 815-5301.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed in about 20 months.
What is the cost per unit?
Current tuition is $550 per unit* for the 2009-10 academic year.
Whom do I contact if I have more questions?
Accelerated degree programs include requirements, procedures, and policies unique to the university's more traditional programs. For expert information on your accelerated degree, please call the Center for Adult and Professional Studies at (626) 815-5301.
