Management, Master of Science (MSM)

Program Requirements

MSM Foundation Course

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

MGT 502

FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

MSM Core Courses

MGT 600	LEADING A RESILIENT & DIVERSE WORKFORCE	3
MGT 601	DESIGN THINKING FOR ADAPTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING	3
MGT 603	EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING	3
MGT 604	LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE	3
MGT 606	COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR CONTEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS	3
MGT 611	MANAGING FIRM RESOURCES	3
MGT 685	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE	3

Concentrations

Choose one concentration:

Human Resource Management (HRM)

MGT 555	GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 558	BUILDING A LEARNING CULTURE	3
MGT 562	STRATEGIC GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3

Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship (SBE)

MGT 540	STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS	3
MGT 555	GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
MKT 550	MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS	3

Strategic Leadership (SL)

MGT 546	ORGANIZATIONS AS COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS	3
MGT 547	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN, STRUCTURAL, AND RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL	3
MGT 548	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION	3

General Management (GM)

Choose 3 courses from the approved MSM electives listed below.

MGT 540	STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS	3
MGT 546	ORGANIZATIONS AS COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS	3
MGT 547	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN, STRUCTURAL, AND RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL	3
MGT 548	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION	3
MGT 555	GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
MGT 558	BUILDING A LEARNING CULTURE	3
MGT 562	STRATEGIC GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
MKT 550	MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS	3

MSM Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from the approved MSM electives listed above.

Notes:
Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
Students are limited to no more than 6 semester credit hours of courses in directed study, practicum and/or internships.
Earn a minimum 30 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours of core and concentration credits in residence in the MSM program.
Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”