Management, M.S.

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.

Graduate Program Policies

For a complete listing of the College of Business Administration’s Graduate Program Policies, please click here.

Learning Outcomes

• Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to be able to apply key business concepts in organizational settings.
• Graduates will possess critical thinking skills and the ability to integrate concepts.
• Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to communicate 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.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Hours
Required Courses
BADM 601	The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business	3
BADM 602	Financial and Managerial Accounting	3
BADM 603	Business Statistics	3
BADM 604	Business Economics	3
BADM 605	Management and Organizational Behavior	3
BADM 606	Marketing Management	3
BADM 607	Effective Management of Operations & Supply Chain Using Data and Visualization.	3
BADM 608	Financial Management	3
BADM 609	Management Information Systems	3
BADM 610	Management Strategy	3
Subtotal		30
Workshops
BADM 611	Management Workshop: Introduction to Business and Communications	1
BADM 612	Management Workshop: Personal Development and Career Planning	1
Subtotal		2
Total Semester Hours		32

4+1 Master of Science in Management Program

Background

The 4+1 Master of Science in Management (MSM) Program is designed for undergraduate LMU students who are not pursuing a major in business and wish to complete the M.S. in Management degree one year after completing the bachelor’s degree. Students admitted to the 4+1 MSM program will take up to two MSM courses (6 semester hours) in their senior year (included in undergraduate tuition) that will count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the MSM degree. Accepted students should contact the Graduate Business Programs office for advice for scheduling classes in the senior and fifth year.

Admissions Criteria for the 4+1 Master of Science in Management Program

Undergraduate LMU non-business majors may apply to the 4+1 MSM program after they reach junior standing and have completed 75 semester hours or more of undergraduate coursework with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher for courses taken to date. The application includes:

• Personal statement (1-2 pages)
• Current resume
• A minimum GPA of 3.2 to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement (students with a GPA below 3.2 may apply if they submit GMAT or GRE results)