Master of Science in Management (MSM) Curriculum



The on-campus Master of Science in Management (MSM) will require 36 credit hours for completion - 24 of those hours will cover general business management core courses. The remaining 12 hours will be electives that you choose based on your interests and career aspirations.

Courses are taken 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
  • 6 concentrations/specializations available


Course Schedule

The master's in management consists of 36 credit hours taken over two semesters - August to May. The courses in the MSM will give you the fundamental business skills that build upon your undergraduate education. Below is a sample course schedule. 

Spring Semester Courses
18 Credit Hours



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Electives Options

With the remaining 12 credit hours, you have the opportunity to customize your degree in the spring semester by taking elective courses based on your interests and career path. Elective options are subject to change based on the semester and faculty availability. At Gies, our 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.

  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Big Data Analytics in Finance
  • Big Data Infrastructures
  • Brand Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Consumer Analytics
  • Current Topics in International Business
  • Data Storytelling
  • Decision Analytics
  • Derivatives
  • Enterprise Database Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Marketing
  • HR Management & Strategy
  • Information System Development and Management
  • International Comparative Management
  • Investments
  • Multinational Management
  • Negotiations
  • New Product Development
  • Project Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Small Business Consulting
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Supply Chain Management

Concentrations/Specializations

You may choose to pursue an optional concentration or specialization. Concentrations and specializations are built into the 36 credit hours you need to complete the degree and do not require an additional semester of study. Concentrations appear on transcripts while specializations do not but specializations are designed to help you develop competency in one specific area, similar to a concentration.

Business Data Analytics
  • Consumer Analytics
  • Data Storytelling
  • Enterprise Database Management
  • Big Data for Finance
Finance
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Derivatives
  • Investments
Global Business
  • Global Marketing
  • Multinational Management
  • Current Topics in International Business
Information Technology & Control
  • Information Systems Development and Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Big Data Infrastructures
  • Project Management
  • New Product Development
Marketing
  • Consumer Analytics
  • New Product Development
  • UI/UX Fundamentals
  • Brand Management
Organizational Leadership
  • HR Management & Strategy
  • Negotiations
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Revenue Management
  • Decision Analytics
  • Healthcare Process Management

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