Master of Science in Management

In order for an organization and its management to compete in today’s global business environment, there is a great need for individuals who can both lead and manage technical initiatives and business operations. To help meet the need for this competitive new breed of technical leadership and management professional, Colorado Technical University offers a general Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program. The program architecture consists of research methods, leadership, managerial decision-making and operations management integrated with a solid practical research foundation. Building on this program core, the student can tailor the degree program to meet individual job responsibilities, organizational needs, and career goals.

Outcomes:

• Lead and direct technical initiatives and operations
• Analyze and develop strategies for improving business processes and operations
• Integrate technology and operational processes into the organization
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their impact across the organization
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate emerging technologies
• Work effectively as problem-solving team member
• Conduct, use, and evaluate professional applied research

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

FINC615	Applied Managerial Finance	4
IT600	IT Management	4
INTD670	Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making	4
MGMT604	Organizational Behavior	4
MGMT690	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
MKTG630	Applied Managerial Marketing	4
PM600	Project Management Processes in Organizations	4
	Total Credit Hours:	28

Courses: Concentration

Electives	Select 16 credit hours of 600 level Business and Management Courses	16
MGMT655	Management Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	20

Total Credit Hours: 48

The 16 credits of 600 level Business and Management Electives must be approved by the chair or dean of management at the campus where the degree is being offered.

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus