Master of Science in Research Administration and Compliance - Launching Fall 2018

Academic Director: Farida Lada, PhD ​
CUNY School of Professional Studies
101 West 31^st Street, 7^th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Email Contact: farida.lada@cuny.edu

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The Program

The M.S. in Research Administration and Compliance program prepares students to serve in leadership capacities in the research administration and compliance profession. Graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the governance, regulatory requirements, ethical standards and good practices related to research and innovation.
2. Analyze existing policies, and develop and implement new policies.
3. Demonstrate the ability to develop and lead programs around research administration/compliance.
4. Evaluate existing research administration/compliance programs, and identify and implement program improvement mechanisms.
5. Formulate research administration and compliance reports and presentations.
6. Organize effectively across functional areas requiring leadership and negotiations.
7. Investigate policy related problems, consider alternatives, and perform analysis to reach a conclusion

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants are required to write a personal statement, upload a resume, and provide two letters of recommendation. An individual interview may be necessary.

Transcripts from all institutions attended, both undergraduate and graduate, must be submitted.