Master of Science in Management (MSM) Curriculum

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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
  • 6 concentrations/specializations available

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.

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.

  • 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 and 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. 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
  • Brand Management
  • Global Marketing
  • Promotional Strategy
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

Take the next step toward earning your MSM.