The Master of Science: Management (MSM) Program
MSM Program Mission
The Master of Science: Management (MSM) program exists to provide a quality graduate-level education for working professionals as well as recent graduates seeking to further develop their business and management skills in a global and dynamic environment. The program seeks to equip and empower students to lead in organizations and functions from a Christian worldview.
MSM Academic Program
The Master of Science: Management (MSM) program is 20 months in length. Face-to-face and online courses are 6 weeks in length. Face-to-face classes are scheduled to meet one night a week. In addition, students will have work and project time outside the classroom.
MSM Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MSM program should be able to:
- Synthesize and apply the functional areas of business to meet organizational goals.
- Design and manage the implementation of complex business solutions.
- Analyze and evaluate organizational related artifacts to make appropriate management decisions.
- Diagnose organizational situations and evaluate business strategies in a global context.
- Apply strategic analysis and planning tools.
- Communicate and present in a way that enhances organizational effectiveness.
- Interpret and comply with the business legal and regulatory mandates.
- Assess and develop the human resources of an organization.
- Apply advanced quantitative tools and techniques to support business and organizational development.
MSM Program Curriculum
MSM General Business Core — 21 hours
| BUS 5900 | Foundations for Graduate Business Studies | 1 |
| BUS 6000 | Introduction to Graduate Business Studies | 2 |
| BUS 5013 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 6073 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| ITI 5700 | Strategy in Business | 3 |
| ECO 5023 | Global and Economic Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting and Finance for Managers | 3 |
| MKT 5093 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Choose one of the following minors:
Information Technology Track - 9 hours
| ITI 6600 | IT Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Environment | 3 |
| ITI 6000 | IT Architecture | 3 |
| ITI 6300 | IT Project Planning, Management and Financial Control | 3 |
Healthcare Administration Track - 9 hours
Project Management Track - 9 hours
| PMI 6000 | Introduction to Project and Program Management | 3 |
| PMI 6200 | Project Schedule and Risk Management | 3 |
| PMI 6400 | Cost, Contract, and Procurement Management | 3 |
Human Resources Track - 9 hours
Management and Leadership Track - 9 hours
| BUS 6223 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6100 | Human Resource Development and Management | 3 |
| BUS 6200 | Leadership and Strategic Planning for Servant Leaders | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30