Boost your career potential with business and management skills
Gain fundamental business skills that build on your undergraduate education with our Master of Science in Management (MSM) program designed for learners with undergraduate degrees outside of business.
Whatever your major – psychology, communications, biology, engineering, or something else – this program helps you become the purposeful problem solver today’s employers demand.
- 9-month, on-campus program
- 2 client-based consulting projects
- STEM-designated – 36 months OPT eligible
- $33k/$44k tuition and fees (resident/non-resident)
- Scholarships available
- Stackable credit toward iMBA program
Business fundamentals, hands-on coursework
Prepare to start your career with success through our engaging curriculum built around hands-on learning. You’ll solve real business problems through client-based projects while learning core business principles to enhance your skill set.
You can also customize your degree with concentrations in data analytics and finance or create your own track in areas like marketing, global business, and management.
Launch a successful career
Built to equip you with marketable skills and experience, the MSM degree has a proven record of preparing students for successful career outcomes. One-on-one advising and integrated career support help you become a sought-after job candidate.
The MSM degree is STEM-designated, which may allow international students to remain in the US for up to 36 months on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM extension.
Talk to a current MSM student
Gies Business student ambassadors are here to share their experience and talk to you about what the MSM program is like, how it’s preparing them for their career, the variety of the coursework, hands-on learning, and more. Plus, they can talk to you about the surrounding community and what it’s like to live on campus.
Engage in a variety of organizations and events
Gies Business students gain access to a wide variety of registered student organizations, events, and resources within the College and across campus.
What is a Master of Science in Management?
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Gies Business is a graduate degree program offering insight into fundamental business skills that build on undergraduate education outside of business. Whatever your major – psychology, biology, engineering, or something else – the MSM will help you become the purposeful problem solver today’s employers demand.
What is the difference between a Master of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration?
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Gies Business is an on-campus, nine-month program that requires 36 credit hours. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Gies is a 72 credit hour program that can be completed in 24-60 months, delivered through a fully online format. While the on-campus MSM is designed for learners with minimal work experience, the MBA program requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. The average ages differ too – for the MSM program it is 22, whereas the average age of an MBA student is 36.
Is the GRE/GMAT really optional?
Yes, this test is not required, but it can help your application particularly if you have a low GPA, but it will not hurt you if you don’t include it.
If I didn’t study business, am I going to be lost in the program?
No, this program is designed for candidates with or without a business background to teach you the fundamentals of business management.
I have below a 3.0 GPA. Is it worth applying?
Yes, we don’t look at just GPA when admitting qualified candidates, but a low GPA can be countered by a strong GRE or GMAT score. In addition, we are looking for well-rounded candidates and consider all aspects of a candidate’s application including work experience, leadership qualities, and the optional essay which explains your GPA score to name a few areas. Don’t let a low GPA stop you from applying.
What can a Master of Science in Management be used for in a career?
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career as a business analyst, marketing coordinator, project manager, strategy or tech consultant, and many other titles across several established and emerging fields.
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