Master of Science in Management (MSM) | Spalding University Catalog

Master of Science in Management (MSM)

Program Description

In keeping with the mission of Spalding University, the Master of Science in Management (MSM) prepares today's professionals to meet organizational needs by integrating advanced management, leadership, and communication competencies in a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes critical thought and ethical reasoning. Students with interest in leading in most industries should benefit from completion of this degree program.

This program is taught online in a six-week session format.

Admission
For the general admission requirements and other pertinent information, please consult the Graduate Application and Admission section in this catalog. In all cases, the application process requires the student to complete and submit a graduate application, a two-to three-page personal essay, and a current resume.

Students may be admitted into the MBUS program for any session.

Early Admission to the MSM Program
The School of Business provides an opportunity for undergraduates at Spalding University, in any major, to apply for early admission to the MSM program. Students interested in this program should consult their advisors early in their second year of school.

Early Admission Requirements
For students interested in pursuing early admission to the MSM program, the following process should be followed:

  1. An undergraduate student currently working on the degree requirements for a Bachelor’s degree should apply to the Master of Science in Business administration program after completing 75 hours at the undergraduate level and before enrolling in his or her first graduate course.
  2. The student must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher after completing 75 hours.
  3. Before enrolling in a graduate course, the student must meet all current admission requirements and be accepted into the graduate program.
  4. Nine (9) credit hours (3 graduate courses) in the program can satisfy 9 credit hours in the undergraduate program as general electives.

Requirements
The MSM requires a minimum of 33 graduate semester hours. All students are required to take the following courses:

MBUS 614 Data Visualization and Storytelling
MBUS 618 Integrated Marketing
MBUS 628 Purpose-Driven Leadership in the Global Economy
MBUS 638 Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
MBUS 655 Organizational Development and Change
MBUS 663 Communicating Essential Financial Information
MBUS 664 Strategic Planning and Implementation
MBUS 700 Applied Capstone in the Workplace

All required courses are ordinarily offered at least once during each academic year to facilitate timely completion of the degree program.

A student who takes six graduate hours per session in consecutive sessions may complete all graduate degree requirements in six sessions (approximately one academic year), if the student plans carefully and coordinates with their academic advisor.

Transfer Hours
A maximum of nine graduate transfer hours for the MSM program are permitted with the permission of the graduate director. All transfer hours must be demonstrably relevant to the competencies taught in the program.

Assessment
MSM students must successfully complete all required coursework. Students will complete the Applied Capstone in the Workplace Course (MBUS 700) as the culminating assessment in the program.


Registration
Students register for classes with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students may register for no more than 6 credit hours per 6-week session without the written approval of the Provost.

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Program Sheet

Master of Science in Management