Admission
Please refer to www.wilmu.edu/admission/msm_admission.aspx section for general graduate admission information. For consideration and admission to the Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) program, applicants must satisfactorily submit and/or complete the following:
- A graduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.
- Applicants whose native language is not English or who have graduated from an institution where English is not the language of instruction should contact International Admissions or go to the University's website for admission requirements.
- A program planning conference meeting with a program Director or Chair to discuss admission, candidacy, and program requirements is highly recommended.
- Students must request official copies of their undergraduate transcript(s) at the time of application submission.
M.S.M. applicants should review the section "Advancement to Degree Candidacy" below.
All required application and candidacy documents should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the M.S.M. program is to provide the management practitioner with scholastic depth and contemporary skills to meet the challenges of today’s global organizations. By focusing on the role of the manager at the micro and macro levels, and embracing the manager-as-leader paradigm, this program recognizes the reality and challenging nature of contemporary organizational systems that require change and innovation for organizations to remain competitive in a global environment.
Program Competencies
In addition to the University’s graduate graduation competencies; students will have an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one’s field of study:
- The student will demonstrate highly-developed communication skills needed by effective business professionals.
- The student will integrate theory and practice in the process of complex problem-solving.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
- The student demonstrates ethical decision-making as it relates to one's program of study.
Program Design
The program incorporates a methodology that provides students with a deep appreciation of the skills and knowledge required for decision-making and problem solving. Streams of emphasis include today’s contemporary organization, strategy, global realities of diversity and culture, management for innovation and change, creativity, leadership, technology, the global market, and the management of teams. The program is designed for individuals who are seeking to make a strong contribution to their organization, profession, and global society while advancing and promoting their careers. Classes are offered online and at various locations throughout Delaware and New Jersey.
M.S.M. Program Requirements
The M.S.M. program is based upon the students working in a wide range of organizations; they must be adept at understanding the relationship of one’s self to the organization in a way that brings them to a level of mastery. The program consists of twelve 3-credit hour courses. Courses provide an in-depth exposure to core management areas that are applicable to a wide range of situations and organizations. For some concentrations, students select elective course(s) to complement the core requirements; these students may select any graduate-level course offered by the College of Business for their elective, with the exception of MBA6000, MBA5850, and MBA5900, as long as existing prerequisite requirements are met. Students selecting IST courses as electives can only take IST7000 series courses (students cannot take 5000 or 8000 level IST courses). Students should consult with the program Chair when selecting program electives.
As an alternative to the standard M.S.M. program, students may select a program with one of the following concentrations:
Business Communication
Health Care Administration
Homeland Security
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Military Leadership*
Nonprofit Management
Organizational Leadership
Public Administration
Sport Management
*Enrollment in the M.S.M. with a concentration in Military Leadership is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard.
Registration
It is highly recommended that students take MGT 6400 as the first courses in the M.S.M. program and MGT 6502 as the second course in the M.S.M. program.
Prior to registering for your second M.S.M. course students should:
- Submit official transcript(s) from an accredited college, university, or other degree-granting institution, verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree. Send official transcript(s) directly from the identified college or university to the Wilmington University Graduate Admissions office or email gradadmissions@wilmu.edu.
- Meet with a program chair or advisor for a program planning conference if not completed earlier. Official transcripts should be on file prior to the conference. Students may bring unofficial transcript(s) to this meeting if official transcript(s) are not yet on file.
Advancement to Degree Candidacy
Students who have met the M.S.M. admission requirements are advanced to degree candidacy after completing four courses with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, provided they have met the following requirements:
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) are on file with the Graduate Admissions office.
- Successfully completed MGT 6400 and MGT 6502 as one of the first four courses in the program.
- Completed a program planning conference.
Students who have not completed all of the above requirements prior to completing 12 graduate credits will not advance to candidacy status.
Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) Program
The MSM program is based upon the belief that students must understand the importance of management and leadership skills in various types of organizations within a global environment.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
As an alternative to the M.S.M. Management program shown above, students may select a program from one or more of the concentrations shown below:
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Business Communication
Communications plays an integral role in every type of organization in today's global business environment. A concentration in Business Communication offers students a practical, hands-on approach to a variety of effective and strategic communications options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines. Companies of every size and kind are seeking knowledgeable professionals in advertising, public relations, journalism, digital media, social media, and crisis communications. Many business communications professionals are also responsible for developing organizational brands, from messaging and positioning the overall company image to communicating differentiated product features and benefits in highly competitive and dynamic environments. This concentration prepares students to identify various types of target audiences and use appropriate technology within relevant formats to craft compelling, results-oriented communications.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Health Care Administration
This concentration provides instruction in the changing environment of Health Care. Students will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of healthcare issues including health policy, insurance, demand for services, and legal and ethical issues in today's global environment.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Homeland Security
Issues involving homeland security have become a priority at all levels of the corporate world. Business professionals need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever changing landscapes in homeland security in order to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Human Resource Management
This MSM program concentration equips individuals with the essential competencies necessary to lead and develop the human capital of organizations. The MSM blends the strategic business acumen with the human resources skills necessary for the business executives of today and tomorrow. The MSM in Human Resources is an ideal degree for human resource professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Management Information Systems
The MIS concentration provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in today's technological world. Students will possess a working command of current informational practices that can immediately be applied in business, educational, and governmental organizations.
Courses
*Students selecting IST courses as electives can only take IST7000 series courses (students cannot take 5000 or 8000 level IST courses).
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Marketing
This concentration teaches students how to demonstrate knowledge of management issues affecting marketing in a global environment confronting U.S. organizations today as well as formulate business strategies in order to meet sales, marketing, and customer service needs.
Courses
In addition to the MSM core, students must complete the following courses:
Two of the following three courses:
| MBA 7604 | New Business Ventures | 3 |
| MBA 7606 | Business to Business and Business to Government Marketing | 3 |
| MBA 7610 | Salesmanship and Sales Force Management | 3 |
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Military Leadership
The M.S.M. with a concentration in Military Leadership is designed to meet the growing needs of the Delaware National Guard leader. Enrollment is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard. The military, as well as civilian business, is regularly challenged in its quest to identify, acquire, and develop or identify those candidates with leadership capability. The National Guard, with its multiple constituencies, has particularly complex leadership situations.
Courses
MSM Core 12 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit agencies play an increasingly important role in providing a wide range of client-based services in today’s economy. This new concentration will provide nonprofit agencies with a source of potential leaders exposed to critical nonprofit business functions including leadership, administrative governance, and fundraising. This degree program combines a 21 credit hour Business Management core, 12 credit hour concentration, and a 3-credit elective that provides cross-disciplinary exposure to instruction from the Colleges of Business (COB) and Social & Behavioral Sciences (COSBS).
Courses
Choose one of two elective options
*Electives: Any MBA or MGT course (except 5000-level courses), MOL, or AHS.
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Organizational Leadership
This concentration provides students the opportunity to research, assess, and understand various aspects of Organizational Leadership. It is important for today's leaders to develop/improve skills and capabilities to manage organizations in a rapidly changing global environment.
Courses
One of the following three courses:
| MHR 6503 | Law, Regulation and the Workplace | 3 |
| MOL 6600 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organizations | 3 |
| MPA 6503 | Administrative Law | 3 |
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Public Administration
The MPA concentration provides students the opportunity to explore Federal, State, and local administrative practices, administrative law, budgeting, and public policy.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S.M. with a Concentration in Sport Management
The Sport Management concentration equips students with the skills and abilities necessary in one of the largest industries in the world. Students will demonstrate knowledge in areas such as sport law, governance, service, strategy, forecasting and risk.
Two Electives: It is recommended that students who did not complete an undergraduate sport management internship or does not have experience working in the field of sport management take MSP 7503, Sport Administration Graduate Internship as one of their electives. Students can also take MSP 7510, Certified Athletic Administrator 1, and MSP 7511, Certified Athletic Administrator 2, if they plan to take the Certified Athletic Administrators exam.
Courses
One of the following two courses:
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.