Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in Management is designed for students seeking to develop and expand their knowledge and broaden their skills in management and leadership in order to succeed as business leaders in an evolving workplace. The curriculum is designed to enhance a student’s ability to develop and implement organizational strategies that deliver improved business results. Emphasis is given to contemporary management practices in a globalized economy.
The program offers graduates a broad range of management tools to advance business operations. Courses in the program build skills in critical areas such as: decision-making, conflict resolution, and management and leadership strategies. Students will also gain increased knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of operating in a global business environment.
Concentrations are available in:
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Marketing Management
Disclaimers
Students who have not had courses in certain fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing some of the concentrations.
This program is not available at campus locations and is available in an online-only format. This program version is not available in Florida. Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Management program in Florida must follow the program requirements in the catalog section applicable to Florida.
The Strayer University Master of Science in Management degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913.339.9356.
Required Courses
Required Courses
| BUS 508 | Contemporary Business | |
| BUS 520 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | |
| CIS 500 | Information Systems for Decision-Making | |
| HRM 530 | Strategic Human Resource Management | |
| LEG 500 | Law, Ethics and Corporate Governance | |
| MGT 500 | Modern Management | |
| MGT 505 | Managerial and Business Communication | |
| MGT 510 | Global Business Management | |
| MGT 599 | Management Capstone | |
| Graduate Elective from a concentration component in the Master of Science in Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45.0 |
Optional Concentration Component
Students may earn a Master of Science in Management with concentration by completing one of the following concentrations listed below.
Leadership Concentration
The Leadership Concentration will review leadership theories and practices related to managing organizational change, negotiating conflict, and navigating through today’s challenges in current organizational environments. Students will be able to develop strategies, apply leadership skills and overcome organizational challenges to foster individual and corporate productivity.
| HRM 560 | Managing Organizational Change | |
| BUS 526 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | |
| OR | |
| MGT 522 | Women in Leadership | |
| MGT 550 | Leadership Strategies | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Project Management Concentration
The Project Management Concentration explores the strategic thinking behind effectively managing organizational projects. Students will gain skills in the general principles of project management, project management leadership, and how to address and mitigate risk in project management. Students will be able to strategically manage projects by applying effective project management principles, leadership in project management, and managing risk inherent in the project management process.
| BUS 517 | Project Management | |
| BUS 518 | Project Management Leadership | |
| BUS 519 | Project Risk Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Marketing Management Concentration
The Marketing Management Concentration will review concepts related to marketing management and strategies. Students will demonstrate skills in marketing management, social media marketing, and how consumer behavior influences marketing decisions. Students will be prepared to influence their organizations through their understanding of marketing management principles.
| MKT 500 | Marketing Management | |
| MKT 510 | Consumer Behavior | |
| MKT 520 | Social Media Marketing | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 45-54