Master of Science in Management (MSM)

Relevant degree for today's world
The principles of management can be applied to virtually any industry - from finance to manufacturing to sales - which makes the Master of Science in Management (MSM) a highly portable degree in an ever-changing global economy.

Minot State University’s MSM degree emphasizes leading-edge management principles and strategies for success in modern organizations. The program prepares working professionals to assume greater management responsibilities and scholars to continue management studies at the doctoral level.

In addition to core management courses, students are exposed to best practices in managerial communication, strategic marketing, human resources, financial management, accounting, statistics, and management information systems.

The MSM program prepares you to:

  • Make managerial decisions that add value to your organization
  • Demonstrate strategic and operational leadership skills
  • Communicate in a manner that enhances the overall effectiveness of your organization
  • Apply technology to enhance managerial decision making
  • Apply international business and entrepreneurship concepts within a managerial context

Why This Program?

  • Affordable - reasonably priced online tuition and fees; financial aid is available to qualifying students
  • Delivery - evening classes one or two nights per week
  • Faculty - the majority of international and domestic faculty members hold doctoral degrees in their chosen fields
  • Flexible - complete the program on campus or online; finish the program in 9- or 18- months 
  • Graduate Student Research Assistantships - research assistantships available
  • Quality - accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education and the Higher Learning Commission

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