Program Overview
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The Master of Science (MS) degree in Management focuses on organizational leadership, and benefits management professionals by integrating management theory and practice to a wide range of organizations. At the request of major New Jersey employers, Thomas Edison State University designed the program as an academically rigorous and practical educational experience for seasoned managers who demonstrate a promise for growth and advancement.
The School of Business and Management’s MS program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and structured for professionals with responsibilities in management, technical, and administrative positions in profit and nonprofit settings. It is an ideal program for those whose career paths include the management of people in complex, dynamic organizations that function in a global marketplace. The program has a strong focus on organizational leadership and provides the flexibility working adults need to control their own study schedules.
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Management is offered completely online and is a 36-credit program.
Students may tailor their degree program to provide additional depth in one of the following concentrations:
Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our MS degree in Management program.
The School of Business and Management’s MS program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Credit Distribution
I. Core Courses (18 Credits)
| ORG-5020 | Leadership and Management in the 21st Century | 3 |
| HRM-5300 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| EIO-5200 | Economic Issues in Organizations | 3 |
| FAM-5400 | Finance and Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| ORR-5100 | Organizational Research | 3 |
Select one of the following courses
II. Concentrations (12 Credits)
Accounting
General Management
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 36
NOTE:
Students completing the Project Management area of study must take MKM-5600: Marketing Management.
ORR-5100: Organizational Research must be taken prior to the MAN-6300: Management Capstone. Students cannot take them in the same term. Please contact an academic advisor to register for both courses.
Students have the option of taking Thomas Edison State University graduate business or business-related online courses to fulfill the elective requirement. Electives not offered by the School of Business and Management must be approved by the dean prior to enrollment in the course.
Students may transfer graduate credits from other institutionally accredited institutions recognized under the TESU Transfer Credit Policy and Guidelines and/or apply credits recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) or National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS).
Advisory:
The maximum core course and elective course credit a student may transfer into the Master of Science (MS) degree in Management program is 12 credits.