PROGRAM
Public and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit alike, typically seek individuals who are capable of diagnosing circumstances, evaluating options, implementing plans of action, and managing change. The Argosy University Master of Science (MS) in Management can help current managers, aspiring managers, self-employed entrepreneurs, consultants, and advisors to fulfill these requirements and take their leadership skills to the next level.
Offered through our College of Business, the one- to two-year MS in Management program focuses on the broader aspects of organizational dynamics, including:
- Strategy
- Systems
- Structure
- Best practices
Students in the management master’s degree program will have an opportunity to learn from accomplished practitioners who draw from their own professional backgrounds in delivering relevant courses rooted in theory and practical application. The curriculum includes online business classes that focus on:
- Development of interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Framing and resolving unstructured organizational issues
- The use of case studies, projects, and research to enhance management skills
- Management techniques that can be used in virtually any work environment
This flexible online business degree program is designed to prepare students to deal with the most critical asset these organizations possess: their people. The program offers focus areas of study in:
- Human Resources
- Non-Profit Management
- Public Administration
THE ARGOSY UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
Flexible schedule
Courses last 7½ weeks, and you can attend classes any time of the day or night.
Interactive experience
Online education students can enjoy small, user-friendly classroom settings and learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personal attention.
Supportive environment
Throughout your matriculation, Argosy University connects you with a student advisor, career services, and an online campus community.
Comprehensive program
The MS in Management online degree program is offered through Argosy University's College of Business. The curriculum is complementary to doctoral programs offered through Argosy University's College of Business.
Heritage of excellence
Argosy University supports one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation. Argosy University has campuses in 19 U.S. cities.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
"Employment of advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers is expected to increase by 12 percent through 2016-about as fast as the average for all occupations. College graduates with related experience, a high level of creativity, and strong communication skills should have the best job opportunities. Median annual earnings in May 2006 were $73,060 for advertising and promotions managers, $98,720 for marketing managers, $91,560 for sales managers, and $82,180 for public relations managers. According to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salaries for marketing majors graduating in 2007 averaged $40,161 and those for advertising majors averaged $33,831."
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2009). Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers, Retrieved July 29, 2009, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos020.htm
CAREERS
Graduates who advance their business education with an MS in Management degree have the professional skills required to compete for entry-level roles such as the following:
- Administrative services manager
- Associate director
- Branch manager
- Deputy director
- Director of development
- Employee benefits manager
- Employment and placement manager
- Executive director
- Financial manager
- Human resources manager
- Instructor
- Labor relations manager
- Major gifts manager
- Management consultant
- Marketing manager
- Program manager
- Sales manager
- Special event manager
- Training and development manager
GETTING STARTED
Learn more about the MS in Management curriculum:
Ready to take the first step in enhancing your career in the field of Management? Apply for financial aid (available to those who qualify) and enroll with Argosy University today.
ACCREDITATION
Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission http://www.ncahlc.org and a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, http://www.ncahlc.org/.
