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"description": "<p>The Master in Research Administration provides the professional skills and management theories and techniques to prepare individuals to practice as highly trained and ethical research administrators. The completely online program builds a solid foundation in research administration and leadership that enables graduates to work in a variety of research organizations such as universities, hospitals and medical centers, industry, and research institutes and centers.</p><p>This program is a professional program and is considered a part-time program. For more information, please see <a href=\"http://www.ce.ucf.edu/Program-Search/1381/Master-Of-Research-Administration/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p><p>Graduates of the program will be able to: integrate the history and values of the profession into a professional identity; apply organizational development theories in leadership and human resource management; demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with the legal, ethical and regulatory framework that governs research; apply sound financial management concepts in proposal development and funded sponsored projects; negotiate and monitor sponsored contracts and subcontracts; write and evaluate grant proposals; apply the law in regards to intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization; identify new areas for collaborative grant opportunities; and respond to financial and non-financial audits of research grants and contracts.</p><p>The Master in Research Administration program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The program is offered completely online in a lock-step and cohort-based model. Students take two courses each semester and complete the degree program in two years (six semesters). In the final course students complete an evaluation project as a culminating activity that engages them in the application of theory, research policy, regulatory frameworks, ethics, and professional standards and practices within their area of focus.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 36 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/research-administration-m-r-a/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Research Administration (MRA) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions</a> for current information.</p><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Research Administration Concentration Core Courses</h3> 27 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD6742 - Introduction to Research Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6748 - Governance and Regulatory Issues for Sponsored Programs (3)</li><li>PAD6743 - Leadership and Organization Models in Research Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6744 - Financial Management in Research Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6745 - Contracting for Sponsored Programs (3)</li><li>PAD6746 - Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer and Commercialization (3)</li><li>PAD6747 - Audits in Research Administration (3)</li><li>PAD6741 - Research Integrity for Research Administrators (3)</li><li>PAD6327 - Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Additional Required Courses</h3> 9 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD5850 - Grant and Contract Management (3)</li><li>PAD6417 - Human Resource Management (3)</li><li>PAD6335 - Strategic Planning and Management (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>36</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Application Deadlines</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><strong>Additional Program Requirements</strong><ul> <li>Students must achieve a grade of \"B-\" (80%) or higher in all Research Administration concentration courses.</li> <li>Students must maintain a program of study and graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher and can only graduate with a graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher.</li> </ul><strong>Cost Per Credit Hour</strong><p>For the Master of Research Administration program, the cost per credit hour is $655.62.*</p><p>*Fee is subject to change</p><strong>Independent Learning</strong><p>Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry, dialogue and service learning. Tangible projects such as strategic plans, grant proposals, commercialization plans and case studies along with research projects, scholarly papers, internships, and presentations at professional conferences also contribute to the self development of our students.</p>",
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