Master's in Management Curriculum

MSM Academic Program Requirements

• Prerequisite Course(s): None
• Program Total Credit Hours: 30
• Additional Requirements: Online MSM Orientation and Program Review (This must be completed prior to taking the first course in the program.  It is 0 credit hours, asynchronously self-paced and takes approximately 5 hours to complete.)

Program Coursework: Required Core Courses

• MGT 5250 Organizational Behavior & Leadership (3 credit hours)

An examination of the theoretical and research foundations that explain behavior within the context of organizations. The focus will be on how organizational behavior theory is translated into practice such that students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective manager.

• MGT 5010 Foundational Business Skills and Concepts (3 credit hours)

Introduction to key functional areas in business including marketing, accounting, finance, operations management, and supply chain management. The focus is centered on critical skills and knowledge required of managers at all levels to effectively support business strategy.

• MGT 5360 Managerial Decision-Making (3 credit hours)

An emphasis on a socio-psychological approach to decision-making and examination of the mechanisms that underlie decision choices, preferences, and judgments. The goal is to improve decision making by use of experiential exercises, cases, and class discussion. Students will gain insights regarding decisions and judgments in the complexities of human choices and increase awareness of the mechanisms that guide behavior. Hands on course to help students learn and apply theories.

• MGT 5020 Designing and Managing Your Career (3 credit hours)

This course covers the process and strategies involved with successful career management. Topics include self-assessment, work and personal values, managing relationships, personal branding, effective use of social media (e.g., LinkedIn, etc.) and career interests.  Students will design and create a career plan and develop tools to pursue their goals.

• MGT 5030 Coaching and Developing Others (3 credit hours)

This course covers research and best practices for coaching effectively. Students will learn how effective managers use coaching to establish clear expectations and accountability, how to assess performance, and how to conduct coaching conversations that build awareness and support and sustain improved performance by others. Throughout the course, students will apply knowledge of effective coaching practices to develop their own coaching skills.

• MGT 5260 Business Leadership (3 credit hours)

An in-depth coverage of theories related to effective leadership in business organizations, the identification and development of leadership talent, and the relationship between leadership and corporate social responsibility. A primary focus of the course is exploration and development of students’ leadership competencies and their career goals related to leadership.

• MGT 5370 Leading Responsibly (3 credit hours)

An examination of the ethical aspects of individual and business decision making as well as the challenges associated with leading responsibly in a rapidly changing external environment. This includes macro-level analyses of the roles and responsibilities of business and micro-level analyses of ethical decision-making processes by individual managers. Topics include behavioral and normative business ethics, stakeholder management principles and processes, fair treatment of employees, privacy and the ethical implications of technology, sustainability and community relations, and the effective design of ethical and legally compliant organizations.

• MGT 5860 Project Management (3 credit hours)

The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.” Organizations have increased their adoption of projects to improve efficiencies, speed, and quality to achieve those outcomes. This course will cover the fundamental components of project management per the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) including project integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human resource considerations, communications, risk management, procurement management, and stakeholder engagement.

• MGT 5310 Strategic Human Capital Management (3 credit hours)

An evidence-based perspective to expose students to the intersection of human resource (HR) management and business strategy, or the strategic management of human capital. The goal is to introduce students to core HR competency areas that are needed to support organizational goals, especially in a knowledge-based economy. Topics covered include staffing and talent management, total reward strategies, performance management, employee development, culture change, talent retention, and HR metrics.

• MGT 5040 Understanding and Leveraging Individual Differences in the Workplace (3 credit hours)

In a rapidly evolving global economy, businesses are increasingly composed of individuals with different origins, experiences, and viewpoints. This course highlights the knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate and benefit from these differences. Students will learn to recognize the inherent value of varied perspectives, understand the dynamics of cross-cultural collaboration, and develop strategies for fostering a work environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute optimally.

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