The Master of Science in Management program provides graduate students with the skills to effectively manage today’s organizations by using applied behavioral science concepts. It is designed for those who are currently in or plan to enter responsible staff and management positions in the public or private sectors. Significant work experience is helpful.

 

The Master of Science in Management curriculum provides a core knowledge and skills foundation. Concepts and theories are combined with practical applications. The Master of Science in Management program has full time and adjunct faculty representing broad experience in human resource management, health management, international business, justice administration, and public management.

 

DEGREE PROGRAM

 

The M.S. in Management degree program requires a total of thirty-six (36) credit hours; eighteen (18) credits in required courses, twelve (12) credits in specialization courses, and six (6) credits in general electives (excluding the general management specialization). All courses are three (3) credit hours. Individual advising and answers to questions about courses are available by contacting the MSM program coordinator.

 

Specializations require prerequisites. Carefully review course descriptions for details and contact the Program Coordinator for clarification. Passing a Comprehensive Examination is required for graduation. All general graduate program academic policies apply.

 

MS in Management Course Requirements (36 credits)
Required Core Courses (18 credits)

 

 

BUS	704	Polciy, Planning, & Strategy Systems*	3
MAN	503	Applied Research Methods	3
MAN	510	Management Ethics	3
MAN	700	Organizational Behavior*	3
MAN	701	Organizational Design and Theory*	3
MAN	703	Human Resource Management*	3

 

Management Accounting Specialization (12 credits) **
Four courses chosen (with the advance approval of the student’s advisor) from:

ACC	502	Advance Accounting	3
ACC	803	Management Accounting II-Cost Analysis	3
ACC	504	Advance Accounting Information Systems	3
ACC	505	Advance Taxation	3
ACC	507	Government and Institutional Accounting	3
ACC	508	International Accounting	3
ACC	540	Forensic Accounting	3
ACC	605	Seminar in Accounting Theory	3
ACC	755	Seminar: Selected Topics in Accounting	3
ACC	770	Managerial Accounting	3
ACC	781	International Taxation	3
ACC	783	Tax Research	3
ACC	785	Taxation of Estates, Trusts, and Gifts	3
ACC	786	Advance Corporate Taxation	3
ACC	788	"S" Corporation and Partnership Taxation	3

** If the student specializing in Management Accounting is considering sitting for the Florida CPA examination, they must contact their program advisor prior to beginning the program. Final determination of one’s eligibility rests with the State Board of Accountancy.