Program Overview

Online Master's in Strategic Management

Meet a growing demand for skilled decision makers with a program that focuses on the expertise you need to manage business resources and operations more strategically.

Types

Master

Location

Online

Credits

31

Cost

$355/credit hour

Prepare for new challenges in the world of business while advancing your organization and career.

University of the Cumberlands’ master’s in strategic management and leadership program teaches a tactical approach to business leadership and management. While many businesses understand overall strategy and the need for resource management, combining the two is often overlooked — a gap that can add time and costs to any leadership or business initiative.

Earning your master’s degree in strategic management at UC will give you the knowledge and skills to help organizations achieve their goals profitably and efficiently. Through strategic management courses in areas ranging from human resources management to strategic management accounting, you’ll be ready to optimize your organization from top to bottom.

By the numbers

#1

in KY, Affordable Master's Programs

$82,360

Average Salary

23%

Industry Growth

100%

Accredited Program

Programs & Requirements

Master of Science in Strategic Management

This master’s in strategic management online program is intended for working professionals seeking advanced credentials and expertise to achieve long-term business success. Designed for candidates with a current undergraduate degree in business or a relevant field, this master’s degree in strategic management will build on your past experiences and business acumen to help you prepare for new challenges. The curriculum features strategic management courses in subjects such as project management, mergers and acquisitions, and managing in a global environment.

Course Requirements

• BACC 532 - Strategic Management Accounting
• BADM 624 - Competitive Strategy
• BADM 625 - Mergers and Acquisitions
• BADM 626 - Management Consulting
• BADM 631 - Managing in a Global Environment
• BADM 632 - Advanced Human Resource Management
• BADM 645 - Strategic Leadership
• BADM 652 - Strategic Organizational Design
• BADM 677 - Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Social Responsibility
• BADM 698 - Strategic Management (Capstone)
• BADM 699 - Capstone

• All candidates completing the Master of Science in Strategic Management degree will complete a written Comprehensive Examination in the last semester of their academic program as a graduation requirement.

Mission & Goals

Our mission is to foster academic excellence and student achievement. The master’s in strategic management and leadership provided with a strong academic foundation in business and be prepared to work as a competent and ethical professional.

• Acquire relevant knowledge and competencies for the business world.
• Evaluate your personal values and connect them to ethical behaviors appropriate to their intended endeavors.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of management and newly acquired professional skills.
• Develop advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Formulate management strategies designed to help the organization achieves its objectives.

Strategic Management Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Operations Research Analyst: $82,360
• Logistician: $77,030
• Financial Manager: $131,710
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): $189,520
• Development Manager: $120,130
• Administrative Services Manager: $99,290

Faculty Experts

Get to know more about your future strategic management professors.

• Dr. Geremy Harper
• Dr. Hannah Bolinsky
• Dr. Steve Horan

Program Accreditation

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

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