Master of Science in Management (MSM)
The Master of Science in Management is a specialized degree, designed to build a
foundation for continued applied management research along with immediate
management application.
Assess personal leadership and management styles
Critically evaluate the theoretical bases, current knowledge, best practices, and
trends related to the ethical practice of management
Think critically and holistically in diverse management settings
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500 Managers as Leaders This course serves as the Cornerstone experience for MSM students. You
will analyze and evaluate theories of leadership, explore and assess your
own approaches and styles as they relate to the theories, and create the first
draft of the Self-Directed Learning Plan that you will develop and
implement as you matriculate through the program. Emphasis will be
placed on situation and issue analysis and presentation of logic through the
use of case study methodology.
501 Management Theories This course examines classic and contemporary management theories and
and Practices: Past, practices and provides a theory-based perspective for interpreting,
Current, and Future critiquing and applying management thought and practice. Through the
study of macro-level frameworks in Organization Theory and micro-level
processes in Organizational Behavior, you will be better prepared to
recognize the applicability of emerging management theory and trends.
502 Skills for Professional This course emphasizes the assessment and development of critical
Impact management competencies based on behavioral science theories and
research. Through a focus on self-awareness, you will apply the tools and
insights offered by behavioral science to acquire or refine the interpersonal
skills necessary to understand, influence and manage individuals in a
business context. You will also continue to refine and implement the Self
Directed Learning Plan created in GM500.
503 Foundations for This course develops working knowledge of management practices that
Effective Management help to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the organization. Students
Practice will learn how to create high performance teams and the support systems
to ensure team effectiveness. Students will apply the concept of social
responsibility and ethics in making strategic business decisions and explain
the value and impact of business ethics and corporate social responsibility
in contemporary organizations. Students will evaluate the manager's role in
creating the organizational culture that supports business strategy. Within
all areas of study, student cultural competence will be developed to enrich
management effectiveness
504 Organizational This course applies a systems approach to examining the design and
Excellence and execution of business strategies to achieve a competitive advantage. The
Change organization is viewed as a total system that can be managed to achieve
continuing high performance in today's dynamic and global marketplace.
Strategies for managing enduring change are evaluated.
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505 Action Research and This course focuses on action research and the development of critical
Consulting Skills skills required not only for consultants, but also for any manager desiring
to strengthen his or her interpersonal effectiveness as a successful change
agent. An introduction of the consulting process, and the consulting skills
associated with entry, contracting, meeting management, defining issues
and gathering data, diagnosing problems, formulating solutions and
creating and implementing action plans will also be examined.
506 Strategic Financial Finance, like economics and accounting, is one of the important languages
Analysis of business. All managers must be able understand financial information
contained in financial statements and reports in order to evaluate their
unit’s financial performance, to communicate clearly with other managers,
and to apply financial information when making decisions. This course is
designed to familiarize non-financial managers with the foundational
competencies of organizational budget and finance practices, allowing
them to be more effective in managing resources within their respective
operational contexts, and be able to converse knowledgeably with financial
analysts and managers.
507 Strategic Human You will examine human resource management from a strategy
Resources perspective. You will analyze theories and practices as they relate to
Management organizational effectiveness when competing in a global business
environment. The course will cover ongoing operational human resource
issues such as compensation, organizational development, benefits,
recruitment, and training as well as current issues challenging human
resource practitioners, such as downsizing, implied contracts between
employer and employee, managing knowledge workers, and the issues of
the changing legal environment.
521 Health Care Systems This course analyzes the major aspects of the health care system including
the forces and policies shaping its performance. Students will examines the
complex organizational dynamics and structures of healthcare systems,
financing mechanisms and the changing relationships among payors,
providers and suppliers. An exploration of the important role of
epidemiology in assessing population health needs and risks is made.
522 Comprehensive This course has an emphasis on the essential concepts of marketing and
Health Care Strategies strategy as they apply to health care. An analysis of healthcare strategies
and the laws that affect operational decisions will be conducted.
Strategic and tactical planning issues with particular attention to
marketing and strategic planning, opportunity assessment, external
analysis, the legal environment and strategic resource allocation will be
covered.
523 Quality Health Care This course examines the role of quality management in optimizing
Management business practices and health care delivery. Focus is placed on outcome
measures, process/outcome relationships, and methods for process
improvement in order to improve quality and utilization. Also, students
explore the needs of healthcare professionals in relation to providing
quality services.
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524 Leveraging IT in This course explores the managerial, organizational and business
Health Care implications of IT in health care and focuses on how to leverage IT and
align the technologies with the strategy, people and organizational
processes in order to gain a competitive advantage. As such, it examines
strategic issues related to the integration of technology and the use of
information in order to support the value chain within the healthcare
system
541 Foundations of This course explores the emergence and development of the field of
Organization organization development (OD), including the key theorists, practitioners,
Development and models that helped shape the field. The values and ethics underlying
OD and emphasizes intervention theory is also examined.
542 Organization Change This course examines the nature and types of change organizations
experience while exploring change typologies and models, with an
emphasis placed on planned change. This course will also explores how
systems respond to other forces for change, both internal and external.
543 Organization An examination of diagnostic models and methods to help align an
Diagnosis and Design organization's strategies, structures, and processes to support each other
and to fit appropriately into the environmental context is conducted.
Emphasis of total system change strategies, and the integration of
intervention methods for structural, human systems, cultural, and
technological changes in order to enhance organizational design is made.
544 Applied Organization This course covers concepts and methods of applied research for problem
Research Methods solving and organizational intervention. Focus on the philosophy of a
scholar-practitioner, issues in applied research, field research methods,
problem formulation, research design, sampling theory, data collection
methods, data analysis and interpretation is conducted.
581 Supply Chain This course explores the creation and management of the supply chain,
Management examines the layout of the logistics network, inventory management, risk
pooling, distribution strategies, customer value chain, role of information
technology, strategic alliances, coordinated product and supply chain
design, customer relationship management, procurement strategies and the
use of decision support systems.
582 Planning and This course covers strategies, analytic tools and techniques designed to
Managing Inventories enhance the operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains.
An exploration of total systems approach to the management of materials
and services from the source of origin through the supply chain to the
consumer, and beyond to include reverse logistics is made. An emphasis
on where and how specific tools can be used to improve the overall
performance and reduce the total cost of a supply chain is placed.
583 Analytical Techniques This course emphasizes the tools and techniques to create and manage an
in Supply Chain optimal supply chain. It also explores job design, facility layout, facility
Management location selection, queuing theory, statistical process control techniques,
linear programming, and the use of Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP)/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Application of
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these techniques to manufacturing and service settings is made. Also, this
course explores current issues including globalization and e-business.
584 Purchasing and This course emphasizes the management of purchasing and supply
Supply Chain management in the context of the supply chain. Students will cover all
Management aspects of the procurement process from requirement planning, strategic
sourcing, cost management, contract relationship management and contract
closeout activities. The application and synergistic integration of the
purchasing function into a world class segment of the supply chain will be
stressed.
591 Strategic Project This course covers project management from a strategic perspective. The
Management course emphasizes the life-cycle project phases and processes advocated
by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and defined in the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It stresses the planning,
executing and controlling phases of a project life cycle. Also covers how
these phases relate to the initiation and closing phases. Further examines
the impact of various project management techniques on schedule, budget
and performance constraints.
592 Project Initiation, This course provides an analysis and evaluation of the theories and
Planning, and practices for managing projects in effective organizations. The student will
Execution analyze and evaluate strategies, tools, software, and management
approaches to effectively complete and evaluate the effectiveness of
projects. Topics in this course include: setting project goals and objectives,
preparing a project plan, conducting feasibility studies, measurement tools,
including the most current and best software tools, strategies for effective
human resource allocation, and approaches to gauging the worth of the
project deliverables and the effectiveness of the project management
process.
593 Project Cost and This course provides an analysis of the principles, tools, and techniques for
Schedule Monitoring controlling project cost and schedule. The student will use tools, software
and Controlling and techniques to establish a project baseline and control cost and
schedule. Topics in this course include preparing PERT/CPM networks,
estimating time and resources, creating the project baseline, controlling the
baseline, crashing the network, optimization and heuristics techniques for
resource allocation, earned value management, and statistical control tools.
594 Project Risk, Quality This course provides an integrated approach to risk, quality and
and Procurement procurement. This course demonstrates how to incorporate quality
Monitoring and throughout the project. The student explores use of contract types in
Controlling managing risk and quality. Topics in this course cover all phases of
contracting, including procurement planning, solicitation planning,
solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract
closeout. The student will then explore methods of analyzing make-or-buy
decisions as well as legal and ethical considerations in contracting and
procurement. Students will construct an element of their Self-Directed
Learning Plan from this course as well as add materials from the course to
their Presentation Portfolio.
599 Applied Research This serves as the capstone course to the MSM that allows you to integrate
Project theories with practical application. This course utilizes the conceptual
foundations and skills acquired in earlier courses as a basis for an in-depth
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examination of an organizational issue or problem of significance and
special interest to you. You will collaborate with organizational
stakeholders to identify a problem and design a research project.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Management program consists of 13 courses, 52 quarter credits.
MSM Degree Plan
Course Course Name Quarter
Number Credits
Program Courses
GM 500 Managers as Leaders 4
GM 501 Management Theories 4
and Practices: Past,
Current, and Future
GM 502 Skills for Professional 4
Impact
GM503 Foundations for 4
Effective Management
Practice
GM 504 Organizational 4
Excellence and Change
GM 505 Action Research and 4
Consulting Skills
GM 506 Strategic Financial 4
Analysis
GM 507 Strategic Human 4
Resources
Management
GM 5xx Specialization Course 4
1
GM 5xx Specialization Course 4
2
GM 5xx Specialization Course 4
3
GM 5xx Specialization Course 4
4
GM 599 Applied Research 4
Project
Total 52
Students will select a specialization as part of their degree plan. They are required to
select one of the four specializations listed below.
Change Leadership Specialization
Change Leadership Specialization
Course Course Name Quarter
Number Credits
GM 541 Foundations of 4
Organization Development
GM 542 Organization Change 4
GM 543 Organization Diagnosis 4
and Design
GM 544 Applied Organization 4
Research Methods
Total 16
Health Care Management Specialization
Health Care Management Specialization
Course Course Name Quarter
Number Credits
GM 521 Health Care Systems 4
GM 522 Comprehensive Health 4
Care Strategies
GM 524 Quality Health Care 4
Management
GM 524 Leveraging IT in Health 4
Care
Total 16
Project Management Specialization
Project Management Specialization
Course Course Name Quarter
Number Credits
GM 591 Strategic Project 4
Management
GM 592 Project Initiation, Planning, 4
and Execution
GM 593 Project Cost and Schedule 4
Monitoring and Controlling
GM 594 Project Risk, Quality and 4
Procurement Monitoring
and Controlling
Total 16
Supply Chain Management and Logistics Specialization
Supply Chain Management and Logistics Specialization
Course Course Name Quarter
Number Credits
GM 581 Supply Chain Management 4
GM 582 Planning and Managing 4
Inventories
GM 583 Analytical Techniques in 4
Supply Chain Management
GM 584 Purchasing and Supply 4
Chain Management
Total 16
