Master of Science in Management
Program Overview
Master of Science in Management (MSM)
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed to prepare managers who can effectively use technology to meet strategic objectives, possess business acumen, and meet the growing demand for technology-savvy leadership.
Curriculum Structure & Content
The MSM curriculum is divided into two modules: the business core and concentration area. The business core comprises 15 credits of the degree requirements, with the remaining 15 credits focusing on the concentration's management knowledge component.
The Business Core
The business core provides fundamental business knowledge needed to evaluate business models and assume managerial positions. Coursework includes key functional areas in business:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Information systems
- Leadership and organizational behavior
Management Concentration Area
Each student selects a management area with a technical focus for in-depth study. Concentration courses are designed to complement the concepts offered in the 15-credit business core. Current concentration areas include:
- Business Analytics
- Global Project Management
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
Concentration Areas
The MSM program offers three concentration areas:
- Business Analytics
- Global Project Management
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
MS in Management Curriculum
The Master of Science in Management is a 30-credit program that prepares graduates for managerial roles in organizations. Its emphasis is on melding business fundamentals and technical knowledge within specific areas of concentration.
Course List
The following courses are required for the MS in Management program:
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 615 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 600 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| HRM 601 | Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations | 3 |
| MIS 645 | Information Technology and Competitive Advantage | 3 |
| or IS 677 | Information System Principles | 3 |
| MRKT 632 | Marketing Strategy for Technology-Based Organizations | 3 |
Concentration Courses
Students must select 15 credits from one of the following areas:
Global Project Management
- ECON 610 | Managerial Economics
- EM 636 | Project Management
- or MGMT 641 | Global Project Management
- EM 637 | Project Control
- EM 691 | Cost Estimating for Capital Projects
- IE 618 | Engineering Cost and Production Economics
- IE 659 | Supply Chain Engineering
- IS 663 | System Analysis and Design
- IS 684 | Business Process Innovation
Business Analytics
- DS 644 | Introduction to Big Data
- EM 636 | Project Management
- or MGMT 641 | Global Project Management
- IS 631 | Enterprise Database Management
- IS 688 | Web Mining
- MATH 661 | Applied Statistics
- MGMT 630 | Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling
- MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis
- MGMT 650 | Knowledge Management
- MIS 648 | Decision Support Systems for Managers
- MRKT 645 | Digital Marketing Strategy
- MRKT 620 | Global Marketing Management
Financial Technology (FinTech)
- FIN 611 | Intro to Topics in Fin Tech
- FIN 616 | Data Driven Financial Modeling
- FIN 620 | Adv Financial Data Analytics
- FIN 641 | Derivatives Markets
- FIN 624 | Corporate Finance II
- FIN 626 | Financial Investment Institutions
- MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis
- MGMT 735 | Deep Learning in Business
Total Credits
The total credits required for the MS in Management program is 30.