Master of Science in Management (MSM)
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is a specialized degree for non-industry specific graduate education. The program is designed to equip individuals with a broad management perspective for students who come from a wide range of undergraduate majors and are looking to enhance their skills and marketability. The program provides managerial knowledge focusing on organizational foundations, data analysis, operations research, decision making, as well as strategic leadership skills that are necessary in today’s global environment.
Students graduating with a Master of Science in Management degree will have demonstrated the following goals:
- A professional proficiency in the functional areas of business.
- The ability to apply critical thinking and effective research skills to complex business problems.
- A clear perception of an engaged attitude toward business education activities and the strategic management process.
Master of Science in Management (MSM) Curriculum Outline
Electives (1 class needed):
This course can be any graduate level course offered at Piedmont University (including one of the courses in the previous section), subject to approval by the program coordinator.
Elective Courses in Management (Select 2):
| BUSA 6140 | Liability Risks in Products and Services | 3 |
| BUSA 6520 | Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation | 3 |
| BUSA 6630 | Global Managerial Issues | 3 |
| BUSA 6700 | Managerial Decision Making & Team Building | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Required Courses
| BUSA 5600 | Managerial Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUSA 5610 | Project & Operations Management | 3 |
| BUSA 6030 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| BUSA 6310 | Strategic Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUSA 6820 | Human Resource Management and Compliance | 3 |
| BUSA 6920 | Business and Corporate Level Strategic Management and Capstone | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Total Credit Hours: 30