| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT |  |
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of the specified Master of Science in Management curriculum (36 credit hours)
- A 3.0 overall grade point average with no more than one course completed with a “C” grade
- Completion of all course work within 6 years of the date of initial enrollment
- Payment of all tuition and fees
- Approval by the faculty
Based upon reasonable projections of faculty availability and appropriate curriculum considerations, the following courses can change as deemed necessary by Baker University to fulfill its role and mission. Approximately 18 months are required to fulfill the curriculum requirements. Courses must be completed in the order recommended by the University.
MSM 511 – Orientation
to Graduate Education
This course makes students aware of graduate education expectations
and responsibilities. It focuses on understanding individual
and group requirements and resources that students needed to be successful
in a graduate degree program. (1 credit)
MSM 524 – Principles
of Organizational Management
Principles of Organizational Management develops students' managerial
skills as organizers, facilitators, communicators, and team builders.
It defines specific management skills and functions, presents actions
that contribute to goal achievement, and identifies attributes that enhance
successful organizational performance. (3 credits)
MSM 538 – Project Management
This course covers the key factors involved in project management. Topics
include project planning, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and controlling. Students
also learn about project auditing and evaluation. (4 credits)
MSM 570 – Information Systems
Decisions in Management
Information System Decisions in Managementallows students to explore
and evaluate the roles of information systems in making strategic organizational
decisions. The course introduces different approaches to contemporary
issues in electronic business and commerce. (4 credits)
MSM 525 – Organizational
Culture and Dynamics
This course helps students develop the ability to guide individual people
and groups to company objectives. By focusing on relationships and recognizing
diversity among their peers and colleagues, students evaluate social
and psychological dynamics within their organizations. They also learn
communication techniques that contribute to organizational effectiveness.
(3 credits)
MSM 560 – Consumer Behavior
and Decision Making
Investigate marketing processes in the contemporary customer-oriented
environment. Students explore the dimensions of the consumer market
and examine analysis of consumer buying behavior and decision-making
processes. (3 credits)
MSM 515 – Finance for Managers
Designed for non-financial managers, this course presents principles
of finance, including balance sheet composition, cash flow management,
and capital budgeting. (3 credits)
MSM 535 – Human Resource
Management
This course deals with recruitment, training, evaluation, and promotion
of today’s increasingly diverse employees. Study how to attract,
secure, enable, and retain productive employees as part of a multicultural
workforce. The course also covers issues related to compliance with
employment laws and regulations. (3 credits)
MSM 533 – Innovative Business
Thinking
Using principles of creative thinking, graduate students discover goal
setting and life balance techniques to enhance professional decision
making. In addition, students develop an appreciation for innovations
that change the way we live. Learn how to use that knowledge to identify
future world-changing innovations. (3 credits)
MSM 517 – Legal and Ethical
Environment of Business
Gain an in-depth understanding of the legal environment and its effect
on business decisions and operations. Students study contracts,
torts, governmental regulation of business, commercial law, and consumer
law. Examine ethical awareness and pragmatic guidelines for ethical
decision making in business, too. (3 credits)
MSM 532 – International
Management
In International Management students learn to apply management techniques
in a multinational business environment. Focus on recognizing the interrelated
aspects of diverse customs and local norms, and learn how to effectively
communicate organizational expectations across cultures. (3 credits)
MSM 555 – Business Policy
and Strategy
The capstone for the program, this course examines the strategic planning
process by looking at examples of various business policies and their
intersection with strategic planning. The course provides business
professionals with the information they need to assist their companies
in developing an appropriate strategy for the changing business environment.
(3 credits)
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