Legal Administration

Marymount’s Master of Arts in Legal Administration prepares students to advance in the rapidly growing legal and paralegal fields. Its curriculum integrates practice with theory. Marymount faculty members are expert practitioners with relevant experience in the legal arena.

Marymount also offers a graduate certificate in Paralegal Studies, which can be completed with the master’s degree or independently for students who have a previously earned bachelor’s degree. The certificate requires successful completion of coursework and 24 hours of pro bono legal service to the community.

Marymount’s programs are distinct among other Washington area institutions. Both the degree and certificate are approved by the American Bar Association. Marymount’s master’s program is one of only a few master’s degree programs in the country approved by the ABA, and the certificate program is the only ABA-approved graduate certificate in the Washington area in which the student earns college credit. Graduates of ABA-approved programs may not provide legal services to the public, except as permitted by law; however, they are extremely well prepared for their careers as paralegals.... [-]

The MA in International Administration is designed for students pursuing administrative careers in international settings. Students in the program gain insight into the human dimension of organizational life, study public finance and the policy-making process; acquire specific skills associated with managing nonprofit and public sector organizations, and develop their understanding of international affairs. The overall goal is to establish a foundation of management skills (people, programs or policies) required to become a leader in a nonprofit or public sector organization in an international context. Coursework is a balance of theory and practice, focusing on the fundamental principles applicable to management in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The program provides students the opportunity to gain expertise in a specific policy area such as human rights, development, security or global health.... [-]

The Master of Administrative Science (MAS) degree is a 30-credit degree to enhance the administrative and leadership skills of graduates.

The program combines both cognitive and affective (interactive) instruction through case studies, simulations, individual and group exercises, and fieldwork that helps to develop critical managerial effectiveness. The MAS educational experience seeks to develop critical administrative competencies in a supportive learning environment in conjunction with specific and clear feedback.

Program Highlights A 30-credit program. An opportunity to begin the program at any one of three entry points during the year: September, January, May. Small classes offered and class times will vary. Entry Requirements Graduated from a 4-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent. Maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) in their undergraduate studies. Two (2) letters of recommendation Personal statement of purpose Demonstrate efficiency in communication of the English Language (for international students whose first language is not English). This can be accomplished through one of the following: Achieving a TOEFL iBT 79 or higher Achieving an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or higher Degree Requirements At least 21 credits must be completed at FDU. Students must achieve a grade point average of 2.75 for the current trimester and keep a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Students who receive two or more C grades will be warned, and if evidence of definite improvement in their academic performance does not ensue, they will be put on academic probation or be asked to withdraw from the graduate study. All... [-]

Successful Health Care Management

Whether in hospitals, ambulatory care, medical tourism or in health or nursing insurance – doctors, nurses and the whole health care sector are becoming increasingly international. For a management career in the healthcare sector, therefore, good language skills are just as necessary as comprehensive knowledge of the sector.

During your Master studies at the IUBH, you not only learn about strategic decision-making factors but also with the complex processes of health management, and acquire all the essential know-how required for taking on a responsible position in the health industry.

Facts & Figures What are the professional prospects in Health Care Management? Whether you work as a consultant for operational health management in a global company, as an account manager for clinics, in a management consultancy or as a manager for strategic corporate development in health institutions – there is a wide variety of tasks in the health industry. With the Master degree in Health Care Management, you acquire all the specialist knowledge which you require as a successful manager in the health industry. [-]