Admission
For consideration and admission to the Master of Science [M.S.] in Management program, applicants must satisfactorily submit and/or complete the following:
- Submit a graduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.
- Submit the official transcript(s) from an accredited college, university, or other degree granting institution, within two terms of admission, verifying completion of a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree.
- Meet with a program Chair or advisor for a Program Planning Conference [PPC] to discuss program expectations and requirements. The official transcript(s) should be on file with Wilmington University prior to the PPC; however, students may present an unofficial transcript(s) to a program Chair or advisor for the PPC.
All required application and admission documents should be sent to the Wilmington University Graduate Admissions office or email gradadmissions@wilmu.edu.
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.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the M.S. in Management program is to provide the management practitioner with scholastic depth and contemporary management and leadership 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, the program focuses on 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 school competencies; students will have an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one’s field of study:
1. The student will improve upon, or develop, communication skills to be highly effective;
2. The student will integrate theory and practice in solving complex problems;
3. The student will demonstrate knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner, and;
4. The student will improve upon or prescribe ethical decision-making to problems and solutions.
Program Design
The M.S. in Management 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. The program is organized through a series of accelerated 7-week courses that are offered online and at locations in Delaware.
Program Requirements
The M.S. in Management program is based upon students working in a wide range of organizations; students must be adept at understanding the relation of the manager to the organization in order to gain mastery. The program consists of 12 three-credit hour courses. Courses provide an in-depth exposure to core management areas that are applicable to a wide range of situations and organizations. Throughout the M.S. in Management program, students may have the opportunity to complete elective coursework at the graduate level to complement program core requirements. Unless otherwise indicated these course codes (courses) include: MBA (except 5850/5900/6000), MCM, MGT, MHR, MHS, MOL, MPA, MSP, NPM, HCA, and IST (IST 7000 level courses only). Students should consult with a program Chair or advisor when selecting program electives.
As an alternative to the standard M.S. in Management 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
Sustainability
*Enrollment in the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Military Leadership is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard.
M.S. in Management students must satisfy all degree and course requirements as outlined in the catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment at Wilmington University, as well as achieve an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all graduate studies with Wilmington University.
Registration
It is highly recommended that students complete both MGT 6400 and MGT 6502 as their first two courses in the M.S. in Management program. Prior to registering for a second course in the program students should:
- Submit the official transcript(s) from an accredited college, university, or other degree-granting institution, verifying completion of a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree.
- Meet with a program Chair or advisor for a PPC to discuss program expectations and requirements. The official transcript(s) should be on file with Wilmington University prior to the PPC; however, students may present the unofficial transcript(s) to a program Chair or advisor, for the PPC.
Master of Science in Management Program
The M.S. in Management 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
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
As an alternative to the M.S. in Management program shown above, students may select a program with one or more of the concentrations shown below:
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Business Communication
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Business Communication includes courses centric to the integral role that effective communication plays in every type of organization in today's global business environment. Students are provided with a practical, hands-on approach to a variety of effective and strategic communication options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines. This program prepares students to identify various types of target audiences and use appropriate technology within relevant formats to craft compelling, results-oriented communications.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Health Care Administration
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Health Care Administration includes courses centric to the ever-changing environment of health care. Students will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of health care issues including health policy, insurance, demand for services, and legal and ethical issues in today's global environment.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Homeland Security
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Homeland Security includes courses centric to issues involving homeland security that 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
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Human Resource Management
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management includes courses centric to equipping individuals with the essential competencies necessary to lead and develop the human capital of organizations, which is necessary for business executives now and into the future. This program is ideal for human resource professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS)
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in MIS includes courses centric to providing students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective management in today's technological world. Students will be equipped with a working command of current informational practices that can immediately be applied in business, educational, and governmental organizations.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Marketing
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Marketing includes courses centric to providing students with critical knowledge surrounding management issues affecting marketing in both the domestic and global environments. Students will also work to formulate business strategies, including addressing sales goals, marketing goals, and customer service needs.
Courses
Choose 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 |
In addition to the core, students must complete the following courses:
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Military Leadership
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Military Leadership includes courses specifically 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.
Note: Enrollment in the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Military Leadership is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 12 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Management includes courses centric to topics addressing the increasingly important role that nonprofit agencies serve in providing a wide range of client-based services in today’s economy. This program is designed to provide nonprofit agencies with a source of potential leaders exposed to critical nonprofit business functions including leadership, administrative governance, and fundraising.
Courses
Choose one of following two courses:
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Organizational Leadership
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Organizational Leadership includes courses centric to providing students with the opportunity to research, assess, and understand key aspects, issues, and dynamics related to innovative leadership practices. This program is designed to address the importance for today's leaders to develop/improve skills and capabilities to both manage and lead organizations in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Key areas of focus include decision-making strategies, team facilitation, interpersonal relations, as well as change and crisis management.
Courses
Choose 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 |
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Public Administration
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Public Administration includes courses providing students with the opportunity to explore federal, state, and local administrative practices, administrative law, budgeting, and public policy.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Sport Management
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Sport Management includes courses designed to equip students with the skills and abilities necessary to be successful in one of the largest industries in the world. This program is designed to provide students with both critical and actionable knowledge in areas such as: collegiate sports, sport law, governance, recreation sport, strategy, and sport economics.
Two Electives: It is recommended that students who did not complete an undergraduate sport management internship or who do not have experience working in the field of sport management complete MSP 7503, Sport Administration Graduate Internship as one of their electives. The M.S. in Management with a concentration in Sport Management offers students the Olympic Experience Capstone. Students will conclude their studies with a final research project for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and affiliates. Students will travel to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for an immersive behind the scenes experience.
Courses
Choose one of the following two courses:
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Sustainability
In combination with program core coursework, the M.S. in Management with a concentration in Sustainability includes courses centric to providing students with comprehensive exposure to business sustainability principles that are essential in supporting and aligned with organizational strategy and tactics.
Courses
M.S. in Management Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.