Master of Science in Management

The Walsh Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a deep dive into the critical aspects of organizational management. The program builds from a broad foundation, grounded in key elements of organizational behavior and operations, and offers two areas of concentration. The Human Resource Management (HR) concentration provides students with the critical knowledge necessary to manage an organization’s human capital and is delivered 100% online. The Strategic Management (SM) concentration explores the context and processes associated with organizational goal setting and operations and is delivered in our innovative hybrid format. Both concentrations allow graduates to take on the challenges that lie ahead in the dynamic world of organizational upper management.

Flexibility and Personal Attention

The MSM combines online and on ground instruction with personal attention from faculty in small class settings. With no GMAT required, four term start dates and year-round registration, you can start anytime, plan your academic year in advance, and finish your degree at your own pace.

Faculty with Real-World Experience

95% of Walsh faculty have real world industry experience in their area of expertise. You will learn from academic business minds who have “been there and done that.”

Lifetime Career Services

Walsh alumni can be found in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan. We have the tools, resources, and experienced staff to help you find a new job, navigate a career change, or advance in your current role.

A Network of Support

Our knowledgeable, professional staff will be there to help from your first contact to the day you graduate and beyond. With free tutoring, professional mentoring, and networking opportunities throughout the year, you’ll have the resources you need for academic and professional success.

Master of Science in Management Courses

Management coursework focuses on building and developing organizational structure for businesses to operate with health and success. Management helps you hone the skills necessary for leading organizations and building capacities for organizational learning and development. Designing and Leading Competitive Organizations examines the strategic decisions necessary to creating an organization’s brand for a competitive advantage. You’ll learn how to position an organization in local, national, and global environments to achieve business goals. Walsh offers four 11-week courses and year-round registration so you can start your program anytime and see the end goal sooner.

MBA/MSM Dual Degree

Earn two graduate degrees in one concise program, the dual MBA/MSM. Combine the depth of a Master of Science in Management with the strength of the internationally-ranked Walsh Master of Business Administration (MBA). Speak with a Walsh advisor to learn more.

MSM Course Listing

Core Courses
COURSES
ECN 600	Foundations of Economic Analysis
IT 520	Information Technology
MGT 600	Organizational Behavior Leadership
MGT 601	Design Thinking
MGT 633	Leading Projects, Programs and Operations
CONCENTRATIONS – MUST CHOOSE ONE AREA
Human Resources Management
MGT 555	Global Human Resources Management
MGT 557	Labor Relations
MGT 558	Managing Employee Development and Training
MGT 559	Managing Total Compensation
MGT 610	Human Resources Management Capstone
Strategic Management
MGT 546	Strategic Management of Organizations as Complex Adaptive Systems
MGT 547	Strategic Management of Human, Structural, and Relationship Capital
MGT 548	Strategic Management of Knowledge and Innovation
MGT 604	Leading Organizational Change
MGT 685	Strategic Management of the Enterprise

Already Certified?

If you have a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, you will receive advanced standing credit for MGT 555, Global Human Resource Management.

Admission Requirements

Walsh MSF Admission Requirements:

An undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or one of the following regional associations: Middle States, New England, Northwest, Southern or Western.
A cumulative grade point average of a 2.750 or better on a 4.000 scale.
- Individuals with a cumulative grade point average lower than 2.750, but not below 2.000, will be considered for provisional admission
A recommended minimum of two years professional work experience.
The GMAT is not required.

Graduate Communication Assessment

The Graduate Communication Assessment is a tool to measure your written communication skills, and it must be taken before your first COM 510 Leadership Communication class session. The assessment is available at the Troy Campus Testing Center and the Novi Campus Library by appointment.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Science in Management prepares you with the knowledge and skills to lead an organization with confidence. You’ll become proficient in developing organizational structure and creating competitive operations for wherever your career takes you. Upon completion of the Master of Science in Management, you'll be equipped to:

Build capacities for organizational learning.
Design and lead competitive organizations with branding and positioning.
Manage employee relations including labor units, compensation, and benefits.
Develop and maintain an effective workforce.
Conduct business internationally with confidence and cultural awareness.

Apply today

Apply online or speak with an advisor today. Call the Admissions office at 248-823-1600 or email us. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Why Walsh?

"The best thing I learned from Walsh was how to work in teams. This approach raised my EQ, leadership capabilities, and understanding of how to leverage individual strengths to the positive completion of projects."
Todd Hohauser, MSM '03

Employment Opportunities

With a Master of Science in Management from Walsh, you’ll be ready with tools and skills for leading a team, organization, business, and even an industry. Careers in human resources and organizational leadership are strengthened by the MSM, and competent, well-rounded leaders are needed in every field around the world.

Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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