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Master of Science in Management

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Colorado campuses. The program includes 28 credit hours of core management courses and 20 credit hours dedicated to either a concentration or electives of the student’s choosing.

This program focuses on the mission and vision of organizations and intellectual assets. 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. Students in this program may not be required to take accounting, finance, or economics courses.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

The program is designed in alignment with the professional standards of the American Management Association courses.

Outcomes

MSM Program prepares the student to:

  • Evaluate the appropriate leadership and management actions needed across disciplines and in various global environments
  • Synthesize theory and practice in day-to-day managerial decision making and organizational change
  • Apply appropriate strategic, technical, operational, and ethical principles to solve organizational challenges and meet organizational goals and objectives.

MSM Program Learning Outcomes

  • Lead, communicate and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
  • Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
  • Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
  • Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

FINC615Applied Managerial Finance

4

IT600IT Management

4

INTD670Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making

4

MGMT604Organizational Behavior

4

MGMT690Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments

4

MKTG630Applied Managerial Marketing

4

PM600Project Management Processes in Organizations

4

Total Credit Hours:28

Courses: Concentration

MGMT659Management Capstone

4
Course OptionsSelect 16 credit hours of Business and Management courses from the list below

16
Total Credit Hours:20

Courses - Concentration Choices

ACCT614Applied Managerial Accounting

4

ECON616Applied Managerial Economics

4

ENTR605Integrated Marketing for Entrepreneurs

4

FINC600Financial Statement Analysis

4

GL615Global Leadership Development

4

HCM612Managing the Healthcare Organization

4

HRMT620Strategic Human Capital Management

4

HRMT645Operational Human Resource Management

4

MGMT640Operations Management

4

MGMT671Introduction to Organizational Leadership and Change

4

MGMT673Foundation of Organizational Design

4

MKTG638International Marketing

4

Total Credit Hours: 48

Program Requirements

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

Area of Study

  • Business & Management

Degree Level

  • Master