MS in Research Administration
The MS in Research Administration program is designed to accommodate career practitioners as well as those who seek a career in research administration. The program requires that students complete a core curriculum of four courses and two focus areas, or one focus area and a concentration. As part of the core curriculum, students must either write a thesis or engage in an approved capstone project. In all, students must take a total of 12 or more courses, regardless of whether the course offers three credits or four. Courses within the focus areas are grouped in areas of interest to benefit students who work or want to work in various areas of research administration, or who may have varying levels of experience or special needs. The three focus areas are: Program Administration and Facilitation; Financial Management of Sponsored Programs; and Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues. The concentration is a concentration in International Research Administration Management.
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The MS in Research Administration program is not currently accepting new students.
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PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The MS in Research Administration program is not currently accepting new students.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students in the MS in Research Administration program must complete:
- Three required core courses
- One culminating experience course
- Courses required for a concentration and focus area or two focus areas
- Electives to meet the 12-course requirement
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The MS in Research Administration is not currently accepting new students.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Required: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Research Administration | ||
| Organization and Leadership for Research Administration | ||
| Introduction to Legal, Ethical, Regulatory, and Compliance Issues | ||
| Core Course - Culminating Experience: | 3 | |
| Capstone Project in Research Administration | ||
or AS.475.801 | Research and Thesis in Research Administration | |
| Concentration / Focus Area | ||
| Select two of the following: | 18 -21 | |
Concentration in International Research Administration Management | ||
Program Administration and Facilitation (Focus Area) | ||
Financial Management of Sponsored Programs (Focus Area) | ||
Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (Focus Area) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select electives courses to meet the 12-course requirement | 3 -6 | |
Focus Areas and Concentration
Program Administration and Facilitation (Focus Area)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| AS.475.606 | Project Management of Sponsored Programs | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Assistive Technologies for Research Administration 1 | ||
| Program Development and Evaluation | ||
| Grantsmanship, Grant Writing and Evaluation of Grant Proposals | ||
| University-Corporate Relations: Principles and Best Practices | ||
| Quantitative Methods (Interdisciplinary Course) | ||
| Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management (Interdisciplinary Course) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Financial Management of Sponsored Programs (Focus Area)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| AS.475.609 | Financial Management of Sponsored Programs | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Assistive Technologies for Research Administration 1 | ||
| Reporting and Statistical Analysis for Sponsored Programs | ||
| The Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contracting | ||
| Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits (Interdisciplinary Course) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (Focus Area)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| AS.475.613 | Advanced Topics in Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Assistive Technologies for Research Administration 1 | ||
| Managing Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues in Research Hospitals and Health Care | ||
| Research Contracts & Industrial Agreements: Domestic and International ( 1) | ||
| Domestic and International Special Issues in Research, Legal and Regulatory Affairs (1) | ||
| Introduction to Regulatory Affairs (Interdisciplinary Course) 2 | ||
| Ethical,Legal & Regulatory Aspects of the Biotechnology Enterprise (Interdisciplinary Course) 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 9-11 | |
Concentration in International Research Administration Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AS.475.618 | International Research Infrastructure and Management for Higher Education | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Research Contracts & Industrial Agreements: Domestic and International | ||
| Domestic and International Special Issues in Research, Legal and Regulatory Affairs | ||
| International Funding and Grantsmanship: Proposal Development, Submission and Management | ||
| International Research Regulatory, Ethical and Compliance Issues in Research Management | ||
| The Role and Importance of Culture and Communication in International Research Collaborations | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |