Master of Science in Management (MSM) Curriculum
The on-campus Master of Science in Management (MSM) requires 36 credit hours for completion – 24 of those hours cover general business management core courses. The remaining 12 hours are electives you choose based on your interests and career aspirations.
You take courses over two semesters (fall and spring) – August to May.
Quick Facts
- 36 total credit hours required
- 24 credit hours of general business management
- 12 credit hours of electives
- 2 client-based consulting projects
Course Schedule
The courses in the master's in management give you fundamental business skills that build on your undergraduate education. Below is a sample course schedule.
Fall Semester Courses
18 Credit Hours
Spring Semester Courses
18 Credit Hours
- Strategic Management
- Business Practicum
- Electives (12 credit hours)
Concentrations
Did you know you can choose to pursue an optional concentration? Concentrations are already built into the 36 credit hours you need to complete your degree, so choosing a concentration will not require an additional semester of study! You must take a minimum of 12 credits of the required courses to earn a concentration. This concentration will appear on your transcript.
Business Data Analytics
The concentration in Business Data Analytics is designed to develop managers who understand how to leverage data to innovate and make decisions.
- Data Storytelling
- Enterprise Database Management
- Big Data for Finance
Marketing
The graduate concentration in marketing is specifically designed to address the increasing demand for management professionals who possess a blend of broad business acumen and specialized marketing expertise. This concentration equips students with a comprehensive toolkit of strategic, analytical, and tactical skills essential for success in today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape. By focusing on the latest industry trends and best practices, the program prepares graduates to navigate complex marketing challenges and drive impactful results in a variety of business contexts.
Students must complete three of the following courses (12 credit hours in total):
- Consumer Behavior 4.0: Digital Transformation in Consumer Behavior
- Brand Management
- Promotional Strategy
- Global Marketing
Leadership and Organizational Management
The graduate concentration Leadership and Organizational Management is designed to cultivate well-rounded leaders capable of addressing contemporary challenges in diverse organizational contexts. By integrating courses that cover essential management disciplines, students will graduate with a comprehensive skill set that enhances their employability and prepares them for impactful leadership roles.
- Negotiation
- Revenue Management
- Multinational Management
- Project Management
Electives Options
With the remaining 12 credit hours, you can customize your degree in the spring semester by taking elective courses catered to your interests and career path. Elective options are subject to change based on the semester and faculty availability. Gies faculty strive to develop relevant, timely coursework, so this list of electives will continue to grow. Enrolled learners will always be notified of new courses.
- Big Data Analytics in Finance
- Brand Management
- Consumer Analytics
- Consumer Behavior
- Current Topics in International Business
- Data Storytelling
- Decision Analytics
- Enterprise Database Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Global Marketing
- Multinational Management
- Negotiations
- Project Management
- Revenue Management
- Small Business Consulting
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Supply Chain Management