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MSMA.MSMAN - Master of Science in Management

Program Information

Department(s)

Program Long Title

Master of Science in Management

Credential Designation

MSMA

Program Code

MSMA.MSMAN

Program Level

GR

College/School

Business

Program Description

The Master of Science in Management is a specialized STEM degree program emphasizing operations research, data analysis, decision-making, and innovative leadership. The curriculum and teaching methodologies challenge leaders to develop forward-thinking solutions related to business organization and performance. Graduates will have the tools to be strategic leaders, to possess big-picture perspectives, and to be skilled decision-makers.

Degree Requirements

Free Form Requirements

MS IN MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS 

To be granted full admission for any graduate degree program, applicants must meet the requirements for Full Admission to the Graduate School along with any additional requirements for a specific degree.  Applications for admission to a master's program are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office in conjunction with the relevant Program Director.

Some degree programs may include additional requirements for admission that are supplemental to the Graduate School’s requirements.  Admission to one graduate program does not guarantee admission to another.

Full Admission

Applicants who meet all of the criteria listed below may be granted full admission to the Graduate School. 

  1. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

  2. Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission.

  3. A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work.

  4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.

  5. A current, professional résumé. 

Applicants seeking admission will be required to submit the following:

  • A formal Application for Admission to pursue a specified master's degree program.  The application will ask applicants for a Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for seeking admission and showing compatibility with DBU’s mission.

  • Official transcripts from each institution attended as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student.

  • Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.

  • A current, professional résumé.

  • Any additional requirements requested by a specific degree program. 

Provisional Admission

Applicants admitted under Provisional Admission must fulfill the conditions of this status as identified by the Master's Degrees Admission Committee in order to continue in the program past 12 hours. Students under Provisional Admission must maintain a 3.0 GPA and receive no grades below "B." Students admitted under Provisional Admission will be granted Full Admission upon successful completion of 12 credit hours and fulfillment of the conditions of their admission as determined by the Master's Degrees Admission Committee. 

In addition, the Master's Degrees Admission Committee will review the following criteria as it strives to take a holistic view of the applicant in order to determine the likelihood of success in the MSM program:  

·         A likelihood for academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher. (The Master's Degrees Admission Committee may take into consideration the student's trend performance across 60 hours of undergraduate coursework as it reviews undergraduate performance for students with a GPA of less than 3.0.) Therefore, students with a GPA lower that 3.0 are eligible for provisional admission only.

·         Five or more years of significant, substantive managerial/leadership experience that may be evidenced through a combination of résumé review, applicant interview, work portfolio, employer recommendations, and a professional certification.

·         12 hours of graduate work from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

course

Credit hours

REQUIRED MS IN MANAGEMENT CORE CURRICULUM

21

BUAD 5303 - Essentials for Business Analysis and Leadership (Must be taken in the first semester)

MANA 5302 - Quantitative Analysis and Modeling for Decision-Making

MANA 5303 - Technology, Innovation, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset

MANA 5310 - Ethical Leadership

MANA 5333 - Operations and Quality Management

MANA 6307 - Managing Risk

MANA 6314 - Organizational Change and Development

CONCENTRATION OPTIONS

15

General Management Concentration

MANA 6360 - Managerial Strategy and Implementation

MANA 6372 - Managing Organizations and Teams

MSITM 5342 - Database Management for Business Analysis

Select two of the following:

ACCT 5321 – Managerial Accounting

FINA 5301 – Corporate Finance

MRKT 5301 – Advanced Marketing Strategies (S-L)

MRKT 5306 – Digital Marketing Principles (Requisite: MRKT 5301)

MRKT 5345 – Consumer and Buyer Behavior (Requisite: MRKT 5301)

MSITM 6331 – AI Revolution: Transforming the Digital Landscape

PROJ 5301 – Project Management Foundations

SCM 6320 – Logistics Management

Technology Strategy and Consulting

Choose five of the following:

MANA 6360 – Managerial Strategy and Implementation

MSITM 5342 – Database Management for Business Analysis

MSITM 6308 – DevOps

MSITM 6320 – Agile Project Management

MSITM 6322 – Technology Consulting

MSITM 6331 – AI Revolution: Transforming the Digital Landscape

MSITM 6364 – Generative AI Use Cases: Practical Approaches for Greater Success (S-L)

Total Credit Hours Required

36

(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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