Management (M.S.)

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Management (M.S.)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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The Management (M.S.) degree is for mid-level and senior business leaders who need to enhance and emphasize their leadership skills as well as young professionals eager to advance in their careers by focusing on the human side of management. The program increases the practical skills as well as confidence of business professionals, empowering them to take their careers to the next level.

This program emphasizes:

• Critical thinking for creative problem solving

• Communication

• Planning

• Team Building

• Integrity and ethics

• Performance improvement

• Human Resources

• Change Management

Denise Walker, Program Graduate

“USF is the ideal school for busy professionals by offering many programs that can be completed online. The diversity in the student body contributed to some very interesting discussions in the online classroom. I highly recommend USF.”

FEATURES

Offered completely online, this program is designed for working professionals. With three semesters per year and two eight-week sessions each semester, there are six entry points for the program. USF designs course schedules three years in advance so that students with busy professional lives can plan their degree path, with the option to complete in as few as 12 months.

BENEFITS

Now more than ever, an M.S. in Management degree is critical in navigating the competitive environment in finding, retaining and developing human talent. Those earning an MSM are individuals who share the goal of professional growth and development, bringing different perspectives and backgrounds, ultimately creating a network of shared knowledge.

OUTCOMES

Graduates of this program will be able to demonstrate:

• Professional development in personal and organizational leadership and management skills

• Professional level skills through assessing and selecting managerial or organizational behavioral practices appropriate to lead diverse organizational needs and the associated change

• An understanding of the continuous improvement process including major methodologies such as TQM and Six Sigma

• Interpersonal and communication skills such as presentation skills, written communication, conflict management and teamwork

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Students are eligible for financial aid in the form of student loans, payment plans and tuition reimbursement deferment. All students should submit the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. USF’s code is 001664.