Program Overview
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The Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree 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 MSM 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 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 areas of study:
Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our MS in Management program.
The School of Business and Management’s MSM program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Credit Distribution
I. Core Courses (18 Credits)
| ORG-502 | Leadership and Management in the 21st Century | 3 |
| HRM-530 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| EIO-520 | Economic Issues in Organizations | 3 |
| FAM-540 | Finance and Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| ORR-510 | Organizational Research | 3 |
Select one of the following courses
II. Electives/Areas of Study (12 Credits)
III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 36
NOTE:
MKM-560: Students completing the Project Management area of study must take MKM-560 Marketing Management.
ORR-510: Organizational Research must be taken prior to the Management Capstone MAN-630. Students cannot take them in the same term. Please contact an 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).
Advisory:
The maximum core course and elective course credit a student may transfer into the Master of Science in Management degree program is 12 credits.
Program Timeline
This is a hypothetical timeline that shows how a student can complete the Master of Science in Management degree program at Thomas Edison State University in about 12 months. This timeline applies only to areas of study offered by the School of Business and Management and does not apply to public service areas of study.
To demonstrate how students could progress through the program over a 12-month period, we are using the January term as the first term and will move through the program during the six graduate terms offered by the School of Business and Management each year. Each term is 8 weeks.
This timeline is informational in nature and does not represent an actual program plan. Enrolled graduate students work with our deans and academic advisors to develop a program plan that maps out how a student will complete their degree and whether they can transfer previously earned graduate credits or earn graduate credit for what they know through prior learning assessment. Each student also works at their own pace.
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Term (runs for 8 weeks)
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Courses To Take
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Credits
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First Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of January
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ORG-502: Leadership Management in the 21st Century
HRM-530: Human Resources Management
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3
3
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Second Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of March
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EIO-520: Economic Issues in Organizations
FAM-540: Finance and Accounting for Managers
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3
3
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Third Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of May
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MKM-560: Marketing Management -or-
PJM-510: Project Management
Graduate Elective or Area of Study Requirement
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3
3
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Fourth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of July
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ORR-510: Organizational Research
Graduate Elective or Area of Study Requirement
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3
3
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Fifth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of September
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Graduate Elective or Area of Study Requirement
Graduate Elective or Area of Study Requirement
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3
3
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Sixth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of November
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MSM-620: Leadership Strategic Change
MAN-630: Management Capstone
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3
3
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Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Science in Management degree program will be able to:
- evaluate management practices within a global context;
- evaluate financial and economical strategic planning models within organizations;
- analyze human capital productivity data associated with business development, growth, and sustainability;
- apply ethical, legal, and data-informed decision making in management policies, procedures, and business recommendations;
- analyze leadership strategies within a variety of business models; and
- demonstrate written and oral communication skills targeting business related purposes and audiences.