Academics

Develop your business leadership skills through the hands-on Master of Science in Management curriculum

The unique MS in Management curriculum is designed to equip you with strategic leadership and problem-solving skills to prepare you for leadership roles within businesses and organizations.

Our hands-on coursework offers you the chance to learn and experiment with graduate-level management concepts in a space where you can gain real-world experience before you graduate. Business background or not, this graduate management training will open up new possibilities for your career. 

From your summer start to the spring semester finish, you can accelerate your career trajectory through intensive graduate-level courses, career development events, and transformative study abroad. Each experience in the curriculum adds depth to your knowledge as you sharpen your professional skills, build your network, and prepare for the management and leadership challenges you’ll face throughout your career.

Master of Science in Management degree requirements

The MSM program totals 36 credit hours for nonbusiness undergraduates and 30 credit hours for students with Kelley School of Business majors or minors.

You also have the opportunity to choose your own path by specializing in one of three key areas of management:

1. Strategy
2. Leadership and human resources
3. Entrepreneurship

You’ll select elective courses that explore the subspecialty of your choice.