KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAM/CONCENTRATION PROPOSAL
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PROGRAM OR CONCENTRATION NAME:_Master of Science in International Policy
Management_
DEPARTMENT:__Political Science and International Affairs
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2012_________
Check One or More of the Following and Complete the Appropriate Sections
_____New Program Proposal**
__X___Change in Program/Concentration/Degree Requirements
_____New Concentration Proposal
Sections to be Completed
All
III – V, XII
I – VII, XII
**A new course proposal is required for each new course that is part of the new program
Submitted by:
Michele Zebich-Knos________________________01/02/2012
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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM PROPOSAL
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Kennesaw State University
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COLLEGE
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2012
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I.
Program Description N/A
Unique Aspects of Program
Institutional Importance of the Program
KSU's Strategic Plan
System and State of Georgia Goals
Staffing, Facilities and Enrollment
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II Objectives of the Program
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III Justification for Program Revisions
As we enter our second year of operating this degree program several issues have arisen that
necessitate our attention. Some are relatively minor issues such as a course title change for IPM
7725 to better reflect the content of the course taught. Another revision – the deletion of the
course IPM 7760/Global Experience is necessary in order to better meet the needs of our
students and to continue attracting academically solid students in the future.
The MS in International Policy Management is a cohort program whose courses are taught
online. Nevertheless, we recognize the need for global and applied experience and include a
Capstone course at the end of the program. The proposed revision would preserve the “global
experience” concept in the IPM 7765/Capstone course and, when practicable, encourage
completion of an in-depth experience abroad. This would also reduce the overall number of
program credit hours from 36 to 33 hours.
Students will still be encouraged to explore how scholars and practitioners address the dilemmas
of managing policy within an ever-changing global environment. They will be strongly
encouraged to meet this objective while undertaking in-depth research or an internship abroad.
In addition, the travel options folded into the Capstone provide for greater individual flexibility
and student success.
IV Procedures Used to Develop the Program
Revisions are the result of curricular change discussions held in-person and online (ours is an
online program) by program faculty and the director in fall 2011. The department chair was also
kept aware of such proposed changes.
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V Curriculum: Degree Program Requirements
Catalog Description
KEY: 1. Strikethrough text = deletions from current curriculum and catalog.
2. Red text = Additions to curriculum and catalog.
International Policy Management MS
The MSIPM program is a 36 33 semester-hour course of study that uses a cohort or learning
community-style of course delivery. Students admitted to the program will begin as a group in
fall semester of year one and complete the program by December of the final fall semester in
year two. Courses are offered only once during each cohort cycle. Dropping out for a semester,
or not taking a full load, will delay graduation.
Year One: Fall (9 Hours)
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IPM 7720 - World Politics and Governance
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IPM 7725 - Comparative Politics
IPM 7725 - Comparative Politics Comparative Policy and Politics
3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSIPM program.
This course examines the theory and method of comparative politics though the study of
Western and non-Western political institutions and societies. The course provides
students with an appreciation of the ways comparative political analysis enhances
understanding of many contemporary policy-related issues throughout the world. It
provides students with a familiarity of the comparative method of inquiry and basic skills
in conducting comparative research, analysis.
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IPM 7740 - Strategic Negotiation and Decision-Making
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Year One: Spring (9 Hours)
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IPM 7730 - International Conflict Management
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IPM 7735 - International Development: Policy and Practice
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IPM 7745 - International Political Economy
Year One: Maymester (3 Hours)
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IPM 7760 - Global Experience *
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*The Global Experience course is mandatory for all students. If a student cannot
participate in a planned trip due to extenuating circumstances, that student may petition
for approval to substitute a Professional Experience Project in its place.
Year One: Summer (9 Hours)
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IPM 7750 - Global Trade: Policy and Practice
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IPM 7755 - Political Risk Management
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IPM 7756 - Comparative Regulatory Politics Global Regulatory Policy
Year Two: Fall (6 Hours)
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IPM 7765 - Capstone: Practicum or Thesis
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6 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Second-year status in the MSIPM program.
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All students will select a capstone path that includes either (1) a practical work
experience and final written report; or (2) a traditional Master’s thesis. The work
experience can take the form of an internship or experience in an appropriate work
setting. During this final semester students should be able to demonstrate the ability to
understand and articulate the policy management context of a problem. The Capstone
course provides the opportunity for students to clarify and refine the global policy issues
presented during their professional experience or thesis hypothesis generation stage.
Students will develop a project work plan; identify appropriate methodologies for
collecting and organizing relevant information, and make policy recommendations for
successful management of the issues. Students in this course will communicate results
effectively in writing and by oral presentation and are encouraged to use the Global
Experience (IPM 7760) as a gateway into the practicum or thesis topic. Students in this
course will communicate results effectively in writing and by oral presentation and are
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strongly encouraged to use the Capstone as the means to pursue a Global Experience
abroad for completion of their practicum or thesis.
Program Total (36 Hours) (33 Hours)
Program Admission Requirements: Current admission requirements remain the
same.
Course Offering Schedule and Plan-of-Study N/A
Growth and Flexibility This remains unchanged.
Course Descriptions They remain unchanged with the exception of :
 IPM 7725: Title and description changes.
 IPM 7760: Deletion of course from program.
 IPM 7765: Course description change.
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VI INVENTORY OF FACULTY DIRECTLY INVOLVED No change from
current program.
VII Outstanding programs of this nature at other institutions No change from
current program.
VIII Inventory of pertinent library resources No Change from current program.
IX Facilities No Change from current program.
X Administration No Change from current program.
XI Assessment No change from current program.
XII Accreditation
Business Content Audit:
Referencing the Business Content Worksheet, does this program or concentration, incorporating
the information proposed herein, have “traditional business subject” content delivered by faculty
or programs administered by the Coles College of Business? *
_____ Yes
If “yes,” complete a Business Content Worksheet and obtain necessary
approvals as indicated.
__X___ No
_____ Exempt Graduate programs administered by the Coles College are exempt.
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All graduate programs exceeding 50% business content are automatically required to meet AACSB
International business accreditation standards. The purpose of the audit is to prevent the unintended,
undesirable compulsory inclusion of programs subject to AACSB standards.
XIII Affirmative Action Impact
No Change from current program.
XIV Degree Inscription No change from current program.
XV Fiscal and Enrollment Impact, and Estimated Budget
No change from current program.
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