Mar 28, 2024  
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2019-2020 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Management, M.S.


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Program Overview


The objective of the Master of Science in Management (MSM) is to provide a high quality, general business education to recent college graduates who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than business, such as in the arts, humanities, sciences, or engineering, and have had limited exposure to, and experience in, business The MSM provides students the knowledge and skills to apply key business concepts in organizational settings in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, operations and decision support systems, information technology, economics, and statistics. The program prepares graduates to build on their undergraduate major to develop marketable knowledge and skills that are valuable to businesses and other organizations seeking management talent.

Program Mission Statement


The mission of the Master of Science in Management program is to provide a foundation in business education consistent with the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. The program fosters development of the whole person and views business as a force for good in the global community.

Learning Outcomes


  • Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to be able to apply key business concepts in organizational settings.
  • Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to manage in a global economy.
  • Graduates will possess critical thinking skills and the ability to integrate concepts.
  • Graduates will have the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to function effectively as members, managers, and leaders in the organizations in which they are employed.
  • Graduates will be able to incorporate ethical reasoning, social responsibility, and sustainability in making decisions in their organizations.

Major Requirements


The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a nine-month, full-time, face-to-face program that is completed in one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). The courses are taught primarily during the day or early evening. The program requires completion of 32 semester hours, consisting of ten courses and two workshops.

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