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Indiana University Online

Management, M.S.

Advance in your career and become a strong leader when you earn the Chancellors' Master of Science in Management from IU Online. This flexible program allows you to gain the knowledge and skills you need in communication, team building, conflict resolution, and negotiation.

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Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 30

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $342.42

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $505.82

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

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Degree Overview

As a student in the Chancellors' Master of Science in Management, you study leadership, teams, change management, and ethics. You gain next-level skills in critical thinking and performance improvement.

Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one of two tracks:

  • Human resources
  • General management

You’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 3.0 undergrad GPA

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

  • Transcripts
  • A 250-word personal statement explaining background and reasons for entering the program (optional)

Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Spring semester: Jan 1

Summer I semester: May 1

Summer II semester: Jun 15

 

This degree is available at IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast.

IU Online’s M.S. in Management prepares you to take on management roles in such diverse fields as:

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Education
  • Computing
  • Research
  • Human resources
  • Non-profits

To graduate with the Chancellors’ Master of Science in Management, you must complete 30 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

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

Complete:

Core Classes for the MS in Management
Course Number Course Name Credits
BUSE-A 500  Speaking the Language of Business (Only required for students with no business background)
BUSE-B 511 Business Communications/Managerial Communications
BUSE-E 552 Negotiation

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Course Number Course Name Credits
BUSE-A 508 Organizational Behavior and Leadership 
BUNW-Z 506 Leadership and Group Behavior
BUEA-M 550 Leadership and Motivation
BUKO-J 552 Principles of Leadership and Ethics

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Course Number Course Name Credits
BUNW-B 514 Legal, Ethical and Social Environment of Business Ethics
BUSE-B 510 Managerial Ethics 
BUEA-M 557 Contemporary Managerial Ethical Issues

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Course Number Course Name Credits
BUSE-E 548 Organizations and Organizational Change Management 
BUEA-M 551 Organizational Learning and Change Management
BUKO-M 542 Organizational Theory and Development

 

Human Resources Track
Choose one of:

Choose one for the Human Resources Track
Course Number Course Name Credits
BUSE-E 554 Human Resource Management
BUEA-M 558 Human Resource Management
BUNW-G 514 Human Resource Management
BUKO-Z 542 Strategic Human Resource Management

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