Program Details
Department: Management
Modality: In-Person
Concentrations: Business of Sports, Marketing, and Sustainability
Semester Hours: 30
Total Years: 9 months (full-time)
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
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Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge in core business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and business analytics.
2. Students will apply analytical and critical thinking to solve complex business problems using data-driven approaches.
3. Students will recognize and articulate the importance of ethical reasoning, social responsibility, and sustainability in business decision-making.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of and ability to engage with diverse perspectives, global business contexts, and interdisciplinary teams to solve organizational challenges.
5. Students will communicate effectively in professional settings through written, oral, and digital formats.
6. Students will demonstrate basic skills in using Information Technology for solving business problems.
Program Admission
M.S. in Management Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a foreign institution.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application Requirements
Please visit the M.S. in Management website for the full list of application requirements.
International Applicants
International students have additional admission requirements.
AMP Applicants
AMP eligibility and application requirements may differ from the above. Please visit the College of Business Administration 4+1 website for further details.
Questions?
Graduate Business Education
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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 |
| BADM 6000 | Professional Development | 3 |
| BADM 6100 | MSM Capstone | 3 |
| MBAA 6011 | Leadership and Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
| MBAA 6021 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MBAA 6041 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MBAA 6071 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MBAA 6081 | Business and Performance Analytics | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 |
Students may choose one of three concentrations to fulfill their elective requirements.
Concentration: Sustainability
This concentration explores the intersection of business and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Courses in this concentration emphasize sustainable business practices, ethical leadership, and corporate responsibility. Students will take three courses from the following list:
- ENSI 6205 Entrepreneurial Law
- ENSI 6210 Environmental Problems Issues & Impacts
- ENSI 6211 Environmental Law, Policy & Ethics
- ENSI 6212 Developments in Sustainable Technology
- ENSI 6213 Sustainable Product and Process Development
Concentration: Marketing
This concentration provides advanced knowledge in consumer behavior, digital marketing, brand strategy, and market analytics. It is ideal for students pursuing roles in marketing, advertising, or product management. To complete this track, students will complete the equivalent of a concentration in marketing in our MBA program by taking three courses designated with a course prefix of MBAC.
Concentration: Business of Sports
Students may enroll in the Business of Sports Certificate, earning both the certificate and fulfilling the elective requirement in the program. See your advisor for course offerings.
Note: To support students’ diverse career interests and provide opportunities for specialization, if a student does not want to pursue a specific concentration, they may choose any three electives. See your advisor for course offerings.
