Master of Science in Management:
Mission
The Mission of the MS Management Program is to provide graduate studies in Management for students interested in a management career in a variety of profit and not-for-profit organizations as well as for students who wish to pursue additional graduate programs. The MS in Management Program offers students from Business and non-Business backgrounds an opportunity to develop management and leadership skills appropriate for all kinds of organizations.
The Master of Science in Management (MS-Mgt) Program offers students from business and non-business backgrounds an opportunity to develop management and leadership skills appropriate for all kinds of organizations. Students complete 30-36 hours of graduate coursework, depending on their backgrounds.
Admission Requirements
Program Format
Thirty-six hours of graduate credit are required for students without undergraduate preparation in management. However, students with appropriate previous coursework can waive one or both of the foundation courses. NOTE: A minimum of six management courses (includes BA 595) must be taken to qualify for the degree.
| Foundation Study in Management - 6 hours | |
|---|---|
| These 3 pre-requisite courses can be waived for students with appropriate undergraduate coursework. | |
| Course Number | Description |
| 1) MGT 501 | Operations and Organizations |
| 2) MKT 501 | Marketing Environment |
| 3) Fin 501 | Finance for Decision Makers |
| Support Coursework Outside of Management - 6 hours | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Description |
| FIN 504 | Financial Management |
| MKT 521 | Marketing Management |
| Advanced Breadth in Management - 9 hours | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Description |
| MGT 585 | Management Skills Development |
| MGT 591 | Quality Management |
| MGT 527 | Strategic Management (last semester only) |
| Research Component - 3 hours | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Description |
| BA 595 | Applied Business Research |
| General Option - 12 hours (choose 4) | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Description |
| MGT 567 | Managing Groups and Teams |
| MGT 586 | Managing at the Edge |
| MGT 587 | Executive Development |
| MGT 590 | Global Competitiveness |
| MGT 592 | Current Issues in Human Resource Management |
| MGT 594 | Transforming Organizations |
| MGT 597 | Topics in Management Or approved elective. |
| Information Technology Option - 12 hours (choose 4) | |
|---|---|
| Choose 1 of the courses listed under "General Option" (3 hours) and complete 3 courses in Management Information Systems (MIS): | |
| Course Number | Description |
| MIS 5XX | |
| MIS 5XX | |
| MIS 5XX | |
| MIS 5XX | |
Other graduate courses may be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs In Business and Technology.
For program specific questions please contact: MSM@tamu-commerce.edu
Unofficial Degree Plan
