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The Master of Science in Management (MSM) was instituted by the University of St. Francis in the fall of 1995 and enhanced in 2005 to focus more on leadership.

By addressing the skills needed for success and offering practical applications of these skills and theories to everyday work life, the University of St. Francis has become nationally recognized for providing educational opportunities to working professionals. Employers presently place an increased emphasis on hiring and retaining employees with advanced degrees. In turn, employees with advanced degrees, on average, earn a higher salary. The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program provides business professionals who have non-business undergraduate degrees the opportunity to build on their management skills and knowledge.

Business leaders today need to enhance and emphasize their leadership skills more than ever. The MSM program increases the confidence of business professionals, empowering them to take their careers to a new level. The MSM emphasizes critical thinking, communication, managerial use of information, and supervisory skills, focusing on the human side of management. Students gain useful skills in planning, team building, written and verbal communication, the use of technology to solve business problems, and leading with integrity and a sense of ethics.

Accreditation
The College is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. Accreditation is evidence of our commitment to teaching excellence, best practices, and continuous improvement of our programs. There are approximately 2,400 U.S. institutions of higher education that have business-related curricula. More than 400 are members of ACBSP of which 300 have successfully achieved accreditation.

Program Features
Quality— USF strives to provide a quality educational program that fits into the busy lives of adult learners. Students can complete their MSM program at their own pace while continuing to work. Classes are offered online with some courses meeting one evening a week or on six all-day Saturday sessions during the 14-week semester.

Practical— Courses run three semesters each year (fall, spring, summer) and a student may enter the program during any semester. This nine course program (36 credit hours) can be completed in only 15 months. Courses are projected for three years at a time, enabling the student to plan his/her schedule. Credit can also be earned for on-the-job projects.

Flexible— The entire MSM program is offered online. Online courses are a viable alternative for professionals with busy personal, work and/or travel schedules. The online courses, their content, requirements, and assignments, as well as the semester calendar, are the same as on-campus courses. Students regularly interact with faculty, who are specially trained to offer a challenging, exciting, and meaningful online course experience, a “classroom” experience that is readily applicable to the everyday business world. In addition to the online format, there are some elective courses offered one evening a week and on six all-day Saturday sessions.

Convenient— Students can complete an MSM at any time, any place through their laptop, home or office computers and an Internet service provider. From admission through graduation, USF also works with its graduate-level students ensuring that all parts of the educational process progress smoothly. USF removes any worry so MSM students can focus on earning their degree.

Real-world Experience— Faculty in the MSM program have both academic credentials and real-world experience. The full-time faculty are active in consulting, research, and professional associations. The adjunct faculty are professionals in the content of the courses they teach. They bring their experiences to the classroom to provide students with immediate, practical application.

Networking— Students in the MSM program are individuals who share the goal of professional growth and development, bringing to the classroom their perspectives and backgrounds. Students learn from each other as they network and share knowledge in a wide range of education and business topics. Class size averages between 15 and 20, providing the opportunity for an exciting interactive learning environment.

The objectives of the curriculum and student outcomes are:
To provide qualified persons with the skills needed to be professional managers
To develop knowledge and skills in particular managerial functions
To provide breadth of insight that comes from in-depth study of the management discipline
To give humanistic dimension to the education of managers
To cultivate the ability to think cogently and apply tools to managerial decision making
To develop the awareness that effective leadership requires empathetic understanding of the needs and motivations of individuals within an organization

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The M.S.M. program provides students with the opportunity to be a member of Delta Mu Delta, a national honor society in business administration with a growing membership of 130,000. For membership eligibility, students must have completed at least half the requirements for the degree with a minimum cumulative 3.6/4.0 G.P.A and be in the top 20% of their class.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission, a student must have at least two years of significant work experience and a bachelor degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.

Computer competency is required.

The IMA Sciences is designed for applicants who are certified or qualified for certificationas secondary school teachers, and who wish to pursue careers in teaching secondary school in areas of Natural Science. Programs are individually structured in consultation with an advisory committee in order to accommodate students with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Undergraduate prerequisites include:
1. Introductory Biology (1 year)
2. Introductory Chemistry (1 year)
3. Introductory Physics (1 year)
4. Introductory Physical Geology or Physical Geography (1 year in one or one-half year in each.)

A student lacking undergraduate prerequisites must arrange to complete them, together with any prerequisite mathematics, before proceeding to advanced work in these areas.

Admission Requirements

For admission to The Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is normally required. Applicants should submit a complete application packet including official transcripts of college academic work, letters of recommendation, and official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The Graduate Bulletin and Admission Application are available online.

Degree Requirements

The IMA Sciences degree requires 33-graduate hours, at least 21 hours in science and nine hours in professional education. At least one-half of all course work must be at the 700 level. In the final semester, the candidate must satisfactorily complete an Independent Study that includes the development, implementation and evaluation of a classroom teaching unit. The candidate must incorporate evidence of implementation of this unit into a comprehensive program portfolio, present and defend this portfolio as part of a final oral comprehensive examination administered by the advisory committee. There is no thesis requirement.

Courses

12 hours Professional Education
EDSE 732 Teaching of Science in Secondary School
EDRM 700 Introduction to Research in Education
Psychological Foundations (3 hours): EDPY 701, 705, 706 or 707

21 hours Content Area Component
7 courses including work in at least three of the following areas:

Biology (including Marine Science)
Chemistry Geology/Geography (listed as Natural Science)
Physics

The Basic Sciences program takes place during 15-week terms on the island of Sint Eustatius. Summer and winter breaks are short by U.S. standards, permitting three academic terms in any given calendar year. Students have the option of completing their 5th semester in the United States, which further reduces students’ total time away from their home country.

The Basic Sciences consists of training in multiple disciplines taught in a 5-term format. Most courses are taught in double 45-minute blocks, 3-5 times per week. Training in some disciplines typically span two terms.

For students needing extra preparation for the Basic Sciences program, the University offers an extended program involving an extra 4-month term of pre-basic sciences coursework (e.g., medical physics, chemistry in medicine.) To optimize learning, the courses in the extra term are taught in an integrated, clinically-relevant fashion.

Biochemistry
Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other important biomolecules. Lectures cover important topics such as structure-function relationships in molecular diseases, enzyme characteristics and kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism and metabolic interrelationships of important biomolecules, the molecular basis of metabolic diseases, the biochemistry of hormones and cell signaling, and biochemical principles in nutrition. In lab activities, students learn about basic tests and procedures used in general practice, including pregnancy tests, urine reagent strips and tablets for the detection of glucose and ketonic bodies, and glucometers for monitoring diabetic patients.

Genetics
Basic genetics and its relevance to inherited disorders. This course covers topics including the structure and function of genes, the general organization of the human genome and the principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics as applied to disease. Chromosomal abnormalities, cytogenetics in principles and practice, population genetics as applied to issues of human health and the use of genetics in medicine are also covered. Also emphasized are principles of molecular recognition, the control of cellular proliferation and the organization, replication and repair of the genome. Gene expression, mutation, molecular genetics and the techniques of molecular biology are also covered.

Gross & Developmental Anatomy
Gross structure and development of organs and systems of the human body. The course is dedicated to teaching developmental aspects of major organ systems and integrating this with a discussion of gross anatomy of the human body. In addition to didactic lectures and cadaveric dissection, the learning of anatomy is enhanced with the help of small group discussions in the laboratory with computer software, study of X- rays, CT scans, MRIs and osteology. The emphasis of the course is on applied and clinical aspects of gross and developmental anatomy.

Histology
Microscopic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. Formal lectures and student presentations explore the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs. Emphasis is on correlation of structure with function.

Physiology
Basic human biological processes. Both normal and abnormal physiological states, as seen in both everyday life and in the clinical setting, will be examined fully. Specifically, the mechanical, biomedical, and regulatory processes of major organ systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and neural are covered. Clinical correlation is stressed via case studies of patients with major organ system dysfunction.

Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Physical Diagnosis
History-taking, physical exam techniques and clinical presentations of common diseases. Training in this discipline prepares the student for hospital clerkship in the transition from the Basic Sciences program to the Clinical Education program. Interviewing, history-taking, routine physical examinations skills and clinical vocabulary are taught. Students will reinforce their skills through hands-on exercise and learn to document their histories and physical exams in a manner consistent with current recommended procedures. The most common and basic aspects of clinical medicine are also covered, including pulmonary diseases, cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, and other general clinical and surgical disorders in both adults and children. The application of the Basic Sciences to the Clinical Sciences and the pathophysiology of diseases are emphasized. As part of this discipline, students participate in routine and emergency patient care at the local hospital under the close supervision of an island physician.

Medical Ethics
Moral and legal concerns in medicine. Complex issues pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent, mental competency, obstetric/pediatric ethics, physician-assisted suicide and conflict of interest situations are examined. Current laws, regulations and judicial precedents governing ethical matters in medicine are discussed in depth.

Medical Psychology
The biological and psychological bases of mental illness. Major psychiatric disorders are covered with an emphasis on diagnostic features, neurobiological correlates, and psychotherapeutic and biological treatments. During practical role-play exercises, students gain experience conducting mental status exams, interviewing for specific neuropsychiatric disorders, and managing suicidal behavior.

Microbiology
Microorganisms causing infectious diseases. Classification, laboratory identification, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes and treatment strategies. Major human diseases of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and helminths are presented in lectures. Laboratory experiences supplement didactic instruction. Fundamental concepts of immunology are covered and integrated as various diseases are discussed.

Neuroscience
Structure and function of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Didactic sessions and laboratory dissections of the human brain and spinal cord promote the clinically relevant understanding of the functional and dysfunctional nervous system. Through the integration of neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and biochemistry, students will converse fluently in the language of the nervous system. Emphasized are the clinical examination and the correlation of findings with neuroimages.

Pathology
The study of basic reactions of cells, tissues and specialized organs to abnormal stimuli that underlie all diseases. Didactic lectures focus on describing various cellular, tissue, and organ responses to pathologic stimuli and on explaining the gross and microscopical changes of cell, tissues, and organs following injury. Emphasis is placed on how these morphological changes correlate with clinical features of the disease.

Pharmacology
An integration of anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and pathology in the understanding of complex actions of drugs on the living organism. The main focus of this course is to provide future doctors with a basic understanding of the actions of drugs in the treatment of patients. Basic principles of pharmacology including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, drug toxicity and drug-drug interactions will be presented together with the principles of drug-receptor interactions. After basic concepts are covered, the pharmacology of all major organ systems will be explored, including the autonomic and central nervous systems and the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and blood systems. The anti-microbial and cancer chemotherapeutic agents and the basic principles of toxicology will also be covered.

Public Health
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine. Epidemiologic principles, measurements, investigations and research designs are discussed. Students gain experience in applying epidemiologic methods in clinical problem solving and decision making. Principles of biostatistics applied to medicine are covered. Students gain knowledge in the process of testing hypotheses and making inferences from various types of data. Disease trends in human population and methods of prevention are discussed. Public health systems and medical care organizations are reviewed. Students participate in community health care projects.

USMLE Review Course
An overview and synthesis of materials covered in the Basic Sciences program in preparation for the successful writing of USMLE Step 1. Presentations will focus on systems and disciplines that are key to USMLE Step 1, including Anatomy, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Medical Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology, etc. Students will also have access to USMLE-type practice questions.

To enhance the Review Course, faculty of the University of Sint Eustatius make themselves available to address questions arising from the presentations or practice questions. Course achievement is measured through a simulated USMLE Step 1 examination, lasting approximately four hours in length. The simulated USMLE Step 1 examination provides diagnostic feedback to permit targeted formulation of remediation plans geared at addressing specific areas of weakness. Grades for the Review Course are awarded on a pass-fail basis.

Option for U.S.-Based 5th Semester
After completing the 1st through 4th term Basic Sciences semesters on Sint Eustatius, students now have the choice of completing their 5th semester either on Sint Eustatius or in the United States. In partnership with the University of Sint Eustatius, the 5th semester in the U.S. is being hosted at Lincoln College in Normal, Illinois. Lincoln College is a fully accredited and licensed institution, which commenced operations in 1863.

As on Sint Eustatius, the 5th semester at Lincoln College includes the Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Physical Diagnosis (ICMPD) course and the Review course for USMLE Step I. At Lincoln College, students live in affordable housing on campus and take classes in an amphitheatre style classroom. In addition to classroom work, students participating in the U.S. 5th semester program are sponsored for preceptor clinical training during weeks 6-9 of the semester.

For eligibility for the U.S.-based 5th semester, students must enroll by established deadlines, be in good financial standing with the University, and have the legal right to reside in the U.S

The Basic Sciences program takes place during 15-week terms on the island of Sint Eustatius. Summer and winter breaks are short by U.S. standards, permitting three academic terms each calendar year. Students have the option of completing their 5th semester in the United States, which further reduces students’ total time away from their home country.

The Basic Sciences curriculum consists of training in multiple disciplines taught in a 5-term format. Courses are typically taught in double 45-minute blocks, three to five times per week. Training in some disciplines spans two terms.

For students needing extra preparation for the Basic Sciences program, the University offers an extended program involving an extra 4-month term of pre-basic sciences coursework (e.g., medical physics, chemistry in medicine). To optimize learning, the courses in the extra term are taught in an integrated, clinically-relevant fashion.