Management (100% online)

About

The Master of Science in Management is taught by IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast. It is 100 percent online (no synchronous or on-campus meetings), allowing for maximum flexibility.

This program can provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the business world as a successful manager. You gain skills in communication, team building, conflict resolution, and negotiation. You'll find it particularly appropriate if you haven't taken management courses in the past but will now be, or plan to be, managing a team.

There are no quantitative courses in this program. Rather, you study leadership, teams, change management, and ethics and you gain next-level skills in critical thinking and performance improvement.

You can tailor your degree to your professional interest by specializing in one of two tracks:

• Human Resources
• General Management

This program is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best Online Graduate Business Programs in the nation.

Degree Requirements

To graduate with a Master of Science in Management, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. Requirements are broken down into the following categories:

• Intro course (Only for students without an undergrad in business) (3 credits)
• Core courses (18 credits)
• Track courses (9–12 credits)

Careers

A Master of Science in Management opens up avenues for advanced careers in leadership and management. You'll have the skills to lead teams, manage resources, and make strategic decisions that align with an organization's goals. You'll be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and team members and have the critical-thinking skills to analyze complex problems, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions.

A wide range of career opportunities are available, with positions specializing in:

• Management consulting and analysis
• Business operations management
• Project management
• Human resources
• Organizational leadership