Semester Requirements
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Program overview
The master of science in management is a specialized program designed to provide students with the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to function effectively in a variety of management positions in complex organizations that are impacted by technological change and globalization. Students choose between two tracks of study: global management or technology management.
Full-time students must begin the program in the fall semester in order to complete the program in 12 months. Part-time students may enter the program in any semester.
Curriculum
The program consists of 10 courses, including business electives chosen by the student. Students must pass a comprehensive examination at the end of the program or pass Graduate Project (MGMT-791), which is considered one of the business electives.
Management, MS degree, (global management option), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT-740 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 |
| MKTG-761 | Marketing Concepts and Commercialization | 3 |
| INTB-710 | Global Business Opportunities and Threats | 3 |
| INTB-780 | Global Issues and Strategies | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| INTB-730 | Cross-cultural Management | |
| FINC-760 | Finance in a Global Environment* | |
| INTB-750 | Global Marketing Management | |
| Business Electives | 12 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
* This course has a prerequisite of FINC-721, which must be taken as one of the student’s business electives.
Management, MS degree, (technology management option), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT-740 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 |
| MKTG-761 | Marketing Concepts and Commercialization | 3 |
| MGMT-742 | Technology Management | 3 |
| MGMT-761 | Managing Research and Innovation | 3 |
| Choose three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| MGMT-762 | Managing New Process and Product Development | |
| MKTG-776 | Product and Brand Management | |
| MKTG-778 | Commercialization and Marketing of New Products | |
| DECS-744 | Project Management | |
| Business Electives | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred),
- Submit a personal statement,
- Submit a current resume, and
- Complete a graduate application.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for candidates submitting transcripts from American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.
Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at least four weeks prior to registration for the next academic semester for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas.
Accepted students may defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.
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Program overview
The master of science in management is a specialized program designed to provide students with the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to function effectively in a variety of management positions in complex organizations that are impacted by technological change and globalization. Students choose between two tracks of study: global management or technology management. After taking several courses in research tools, the program culminates with a two-course thesis or practicum. In place of a thesis or practicum, the candidate may successfully pass a comprehensive exam.
Full-time students must begin the program in the fall quarter in order to complete the program in 12 months. Part-time students may enter the program in any quarter.
Curriculum
The program consists of 12 courses, which includes a thesis or practicum.
Management, MS degree, (global management option), typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 0113-710 | Global Business Environments | 4 |
| 0113-780 | Global Issues and Strategy | 4 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 8 | |
| 0104-760 | Finance in a Global Environment | |
| 0113-730 | Managing in a Global Environment | |
| 0113-750 | Marketing in a Global Environment | |
| Research Courses | 8 | |
| Breadth of Field Courses | 16 | |
| Thesis or Practicum* | 8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 48 | |
*In place of a thesis, the candidate may complete a comprehensive exam.
Management, MS degree, (technology management option), typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 0102-742 | Technology Management | 4 |
| 0102-762 | Managing New Process and Product Development | 4 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 8 | |
| 0102-741 | Managing Organizational Change | |
| 0102-761 | Managing Research and Innovation | |
| 0105-776 | Product and Brand Management | |
| 0106-744 | Project Management | |
| Research Courses | 8 | |
| 0113-710 | Global Business Environments | 4 |
| Breadth of Field Courses† | 12 | |
| Thesis or Practicum* | 8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 48 | |
† See graduate adviser before choosing these courses.
* In place of a thesis, the candidate may complete a comprehensive exam.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred),
- Submit a personal statement,
- Submit a current resume, and
- Complete a graduate application.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based), or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English and for candidates submitting transcripts from American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.
Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at least four weeks prior to registration for the next academic quarter for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas.
Additional information
Deferment
Accepted students may defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.