Students must complete a total of 30 credits of required coursework.

Graduate Plan of Study

Admission to the MSOM program is open on a rolling basis. All applicants must provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree seeking program must provide evidence of a pending degree at the time of application. Additionally, application to the program requires a current resume highlighting relevant job experience and contact information for two professional references. All applications will be reviewed by an admissions committee. 

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Management Disciplinary Knowledge

Definition: Knowledge and comprehension of the fundamental concepts and processes relevant to managing organizations.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of a Master of Science in Organizational Management, students will be able to demonstrate disciplinary knowledge by:

• Summarizing current organizational concepts and management principles
• Explaining the social and psychological processes that drive organizational dynamics

Critical Thinking

Definition: Analysis and evaluation of complex ideas and information as a basis for formulating well- reasoned, evidence-based judgments and conclusions about organizational issues.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of a Master of Science in Organizational Management, students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving organizational problems by:

• Identifying an organizational problem or issue to be addressed
• Evaluating complex information pertinent to the problem or issue
• Stating the assumptions and limitations of the information pertinent to the problem or issue
• Formulating well-reasoned, evidence-based beliefs, judgments and conclusion

Communication

Definition: Identify and utilize the most appropriate means to address business audiences with the aim of effectively informing and persuading.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of a Master of Science in Organizational Management, students will be able to demonstrate communication by:

• Explaining the role of mutually beneficial communication relationships between the organization and its stakeholders
• Using appropriate communication medium (written, oral, or digital) persuasively
• Demonstrating presentation skills

Quantitative Literacy

Definition: Utilize numerical data and quantitative tools to understand and analyze organizational problems and make management decisions.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of a Master of Science in Organizational Management, students will be able to demonstrate quantitative literacy by:

• Explaining statistical quantitative information
• Understanding evidence from empirical academic research relevant to managing organizations
• Using empirical data to support organizational decision-making

Creativity

Definition: Synthesize ideas and information in original ways to generate innovative organizational solutions.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of a Master of Science in Organizational Management, students will be able to demonstrate creativity by:

• Applying organizational theories and concepts to specific organizational situations
• Solving organizational problems in new ways