MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
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Start Classes March 11, 2025
A Christ-centered education that comes to you.
At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.
Locked-In Tuition Program
Our Locked-In Tuition program guarantees you’ll pay the same price for your entire graduate degree.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Does your current position have you wondering if you need another degree to excel to the next level? Open the door to a vocationally-based career built for growth, and improve your prospect for promotion by upgrading your functional skill set with our AACSB-accredited Master of Science in Management. In as few as 20 months, you will earn a broad understanding of management theory and practice, and the skills necessary to occupy senior positions within organizations.
ACU’s College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the highest accreditation body for schools of business.
- Of the more than 2,000 institutions in the world offering business degrees, only 5% have earned AACSB accreditation.
- ACU's College of Business is one of two business programs affiliated with the Churches of Christ that is AACSB accredited.
- ACU’s College of Business is one of seven programs among more than 100 institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) that has achieved this level of academic distinction.
- Of the 40+ private schools of business in the state of Texas, ACU is one of only nine achieving this accreditation.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Our Master of Science in Management program gives you the opportunity to add a fundamental understanding of business to the knowledge and skills you already possess. With a curriculum that emphasizes helping you increase your functional and analytical capabilities, and highly trained faculty with business acumen gained through real world experience, this degree will give you the tools you need to grow in your career.
EXAMPLE COURSEWORK
COMMON JOB TITLES
- Foundations of Analytics
- Operations and Information Technology
- Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Leadership
- Supply Chain Manager
- Project Manager
- Manager, Data Analytics
- Health Services Manager
- Health Information Manager
- Marketing Manager
- International Consultant
SPECIAL OFFERS
Free 4th Course Scholarships Available for New MBA & MS-Management Students
New MBA and Master of Science in Management students that begin classes in our Spring II session, beginning March 11, 2025, will be eligible for a free 4th course. Please fill out the form to learn more about full award rules and disclaimers
Introducing the Fast Lane option for ACU's online Master of Science in Management!
This option allows students with high academic standing to take two courses per session, reducing the typical 20-month degree timeline to just 10 to 12 months. With Fast Lane, you can complete your degree sooner and achieve your career goals faster than ever.
CONCENTRATIONS
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Go beyond numbers. The Business Analytics concentration highlights data analysis and visualization as tools for problem-solving and decision-making. In the process, you’ll explore and learn how to apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models in a variety of contexts and how to communicate your findings to different audiences.
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Prepare to make a difference and get ahead in a growing, complex industry. Through the Healthcare Administration concentration, you’ll gain the specialized knowledge and academic qualifications to lead in this fast-paced, demanding environment. In conjunction with core courses, you will connect strategic business knowledge with policies, regulations and patient needs to make an impact as a leader in the healthcare industry.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Even if rooted locally, businesses take an increasingly international approach, stretching across supply chains and customers served. The International Business concentration explores the evolving global business environment, including multinational management, logistics and business practices, to develop and enhance leadership skills for administrative roles in the U.S. and abroad.
MARKETING
Gain the knowledge and skills to create more effective marketing plans. Through the Marketing concentration, you’ll delve into consumer-based buying motivations, research exploration of new trends and integrating communication methods. Additionally, you’ll understand how to use technology and analytics to quantify campaign results and orchestrate brand initiatives.
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
Focused on leaders interested in working in the nonprofit sector, this concentration guides you to develop skills in adaptive leadership, administration, funding-raising techniques, grant-writing fundamentals, program evaluation, and financial reporting. You will also engage in data-informed decision-making to expand your mission-centered passion to serve and lead nonprofits within your communities.
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEENT
Supply chains are increasingly complex and global. This concentration exposes you to integral, universally in-demand organizational operations to improve efficiency within your business and along the supply chain. In the process, you’ll learn about project management, operations strategies, lean Six Sigma, inventory management, and the essential importance of supply chain processes.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, students must:
- Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
- Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor’s from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
- Submit a current resume and letter of intent; letters of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director.
- Have completed course prerequisites which include basic accounting, economics, and statistics. ACU offers short courses to help any student who does not meet these requirements.
No GRE or GMAT required.
In addition, to be admitted to the Fast Lane MSM program, students must:
- Have a minimum 3.25 undergraduate or graduate GPA for admission. Applicants with a 3.0 to 3.24 GPA can be reviewed for probationary admission.
In addition, to be admitted to the standard MSM program, students must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and no work experience or a GPA between 2.5-2.95 with quality full-time work experience. Case by case decision process.
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