Managerial Sciences, M.S.

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Thomas Conklin, Program Director, tconklin@gsu.edu

The Master of Science with a major in management prepares professionals to assume leadership roles in organizations. Students learn critical management skills that allow them to communicate successfully, think creatively and adapt quickly to business fluctuations and transformations. There are two concentrations available for management majors:

Human Resource Management: The human resource management concentration focuses on best practices in selecting, attaining and developing human resources within organizations and provides students with the knowledge and tools to lead and manage the human resources function.
Supply Chain Management: The supply chain management concentration is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to manage today’s increasingly complex supply chains. It aims to strengthen students’ strategic and tactical capabilities to manage supply chains effectively.

This program is currently only available in the one-year cohorted format.

Regulations for the Degree

The regulations, policies, and procedures given in the “Master’s Enrollment” and “Master’s Programs” sections of this chapter apply to the Master of Science in Management.

Degree Requirements

The regulations, policies, and procedures given in the “Master’s Enrollment” and “Master’s Programs” sections of this chapter apply to the Master of Science in Managerial Sciences.

Course Requirements

The course requirements for the degree Master of Science with a major in Management and the format of the program follow:

Foundation and Prerequisite Courses

See section 7110.10 for the foundation requirements for this degree.

Required Courses in the Major

Choose one of these concentrations:

Elective Courses (18 Hours)

Choose courses with an MGS prefix including any courses listed in the one concentration not chosen

Program of Study/Course Prerequisites

With the exception of cohort-enrolled students, each student’s program must be planned in consultation with the faculty coordinator for his or her concentration before a non-required course is taken. Students may contact the faculty coordinator directly to schedule an appointment. Progress toward the degree, including clearance for graduation, cannot be confirmed without an approved program of study. Any changes in the program must be approved by the faculty coordinator and a copy of the changes sent to the Office of Graduate Student Services. Students must always consult the Course Descriptions chapter of the current graduate catalog to determine if they have met the prerequisites for any course to be taken.

Time Limit. The time limit for completing the M.S./Managerial Science program is five years from the first semester a course in section B or C (above) is taken.

One Year MS in Managerial Sciences Format

The One Year Master of Science in Managerial Sciences is a cohorted program. In addition to the required courses in the two concentrations listed above, the 18 credit hours of electives will be pre-selected for the entire cohort.