Graduate Program

Master of Science in Management (MSM)

Outstanding Academics essential business experience

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) provides students with the training in strategic planning and solution developments in business data analytics, marketing, global business and finance. Students will learn to use a variety of problem-solving techniques and gain experience in a diverse area of expertise.

M.S.M. Program Learning Objectives

  • Identify business problems and develop solutions in logistics and analytics.
  • Develop strategic business plans and implement them in global business environments.
  • Demonstrate mastery of written and oral communication skills targeting business audiences.
  • Use quantitative data to utilize in business forecasting and implementing strategic business initiatives.
  • Describe and use quantitative methods and analytics to enhance organizational outputs for decision-making and forecasting.
  • Practice a global and diversity mindset with respect to ethical principles and core personal values involved in business strategies.

Degree Requirements

The M.S.M. is conferred after satisfactory completion of sixty (60) quarter units for students. The Cumulative Grade Point Average for the degree must be a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The graduation requirements are summarized as follows:

Core Course 32 units
Electives Courses 28 units
Total Required 60 units

Students who have not completed their bachelor’s degree in business related area are required to complete the foundation courses (12 units) in accounting (4 units), economics (4 units), and business management (4 units) in addition to the 60 units of degree requirements.

Length of the program

The M.S.M. program must be completed within 4 years from the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student. This time limit may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances with the Dean of Academic Affairs’ approval.

Curriculum

Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) students must take the following:

 COURSE

TITLE / DESCRIPTION

UNITS

Foundation

Students, who have completed their bachelor’s degree without the foundation courses (12 units) in accounting (4 units), economics (4 units), and business management (4 units), must complete the three courses in addition to the 60 units of degree requirements.

(12)

Core

FNMG511. Financial Management (4 units)  
MKTG500. Marketing Management (4 units) (h)
MSMG504. Leadership and Teams (4 units)
MSMG522. Statistics and Data Analysis (4 units)
FNMG533. Financial Markets and Corporate Decision Making (4 units)
MSMG524. Data and Decision Making (4 units)
MSMG534. Data Science for Business Analytics (4 units)
ITMG513. Internet Business Technologies (4 units)

32

Electives

Students may choose seven (7) elective courses from the following courses:
ACCT510. Managerial Accounting (4 units)
ACCT511A. Financial Accounting 1 (4 units)
ACCT511B. Financial Accounting 2 (4 units)
ACCT520A. Tax Accounting 1 (4 units)
ACCT520B. Tax Accounting 2 (4 units)
ACCT530. Accounting Information Systems (4 units)
ACCT540. Auditing Seminar (4 units)
ACCT561. Non-profit Accounting (4 units)
FNMG544. Investment Analysis (4 units)
MGMT510. Organizational Behavior (4 units) (h)
MGMT515. Business Statistics (4 units) (h)
MGMT520. Strategic Management (4 units) (h)
MGMT522. Business Entrepreneurship and New Venture Information (4 units) (h)
MGMT525. Strategic Human Resource Management (4 units) (h)
MGMT527. Non-profit Management (4 units)
MGMT530. Operations Management (4 units) (h)
MGMT535. Project Management (4 units)
MGMT538. Multinational Management (4 units)
MGMT575. Internship (1 unit)
MKTG525. Consumer Behavior (4 units) (h)
MKTG531. Digital Marketing Implementation (4 units)
ITMG510. Management Information Systems (4 units) (h)
ITMG525. E-Commerce Management (4 units) (h)
ITMG540. Database Application Management (4 units) (h)
ITMG545. Web Design and Management (4 units)
ITMG560. Computer Network Management (4 units) (h)
REMG500. Real Estate Management (4 units) (h)

28

TOTAL

The MSM is conferred after satisfactory completion of sixty (60) quarter units. The Cumulative Grade Point Average for the degree must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

60

*(h): Courses offered either On-Campus or Hybrid format

The courses are designed to give the student the opportunity to master specific skills vital to the business management process and to gain the essential knowledge required to successfully manage an organization. After completion of the program, students are expected to apply their acquired knowledge and skills and become confident in the accounting profession.

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