Develop Your Business’ Resources as a Manager

Position yourself for success! The Master of Science in Management is a rigorous program that focuses on developing professionals who identify opportunities and create value by leading people and managing resources. The program will develop your marketable skills as you build a repertoire of relevant managerial tools and techniques and their practical applications using case study and experiential learning methods. In particular, you'll strengthen your knowledge in the areas of supply chain management, operations management, project management, quality management, human resource management and entrepreneurship.

Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs

The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.

  • 60th for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
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Is this Program a Good Fit for You?

Management students are typically interested in:

  • Developing a greater repertoire of managerial tools and techniques
  • Project management
  • Six Sigma supply chain management
  • Human resource management

See Yourself Succeed with a Degree in the College of Business

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Industry Connections

Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with  the business community.

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Nationally Accredited

The College of Business is one of only 800 schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Accomplished Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.

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Career Readiness

The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.

Careers

The Master of Science in Management program provides students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed for effective leadership and management within dynamic business environments. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Project
Management
$108,000
Operations
Management
$116,000
Strategy
$114,000

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What You Will Learn

Through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers, the Master of Science in Management is a specialized program of study ideally suited for individuals seeking an educational experience with a coursework concentrated in leadership dynamics, supply chain management, and/or human resources management. You will develop the managerial tools needed to become professionally ready for any challenge.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

  • The foundation course covers topics including foundations of management, marketing environment and finance for decision-makers
  • Core business management courses including Management and Organizational Behavior, Quality Management and Global Strategic Management
  • Develop critical thinking skills and applied management skills.
  • Learn from award-winning faculty with wide-ranging research interests.
  • Build a repertoire of relevant managerial tools and techniques.
  • Prepare for challenging careers in for-profit and non-profit organizations.
  • Recognize opportunity and value creation by leading people and managing resources.
  • Hone project management skills and learn to develop comprehensive project plans.

Curriculum

Prerequisites for non-business undergrad majors

Get your basics. Don't have an undergraduate degree in business? No problem, we've got you covered.

  • Business Concepts and Tools (MGT 503)

Core Management Courses

Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like organizational behavior, operations management, and human resource management, covered in the core courses

  • Management Research Methods (MGT 595)
  • Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT 585)
  • Managerial Metrics and Decision Making (MGT 571)
  • Current Issues in Human Resource Management (MGT 592)
  • Operations Management (MGT 575)
  • Strategic Management (MGT 527)

Electives

Make it your own. Customize your degree with electives covering a wide range of business subjects.

  • 4 Management courses from the COB catalog

Available Minors (4 Courses)

Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.

  • Business Analytics
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial Planning
  • Economics of U.S. Healthcare
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Corporate Management
  • Real Estate

Available Certificates ( no prerequisite courses required)

Get noticed. Add a certificate to boost your job skills and get hired!

  • Auditing and Forensic Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Economics of US Healthcare
  • Operational Excellence
  • Tax Accounting

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Course Delivery and Resources

Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. We offer a graduate-level business degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.

Two-Year Course Rotation

Need help planning your schedule but you don't know where to start? Check out our Two Year Course Rotation!

Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times.  Locations and times are subject to change.

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Program Costs

Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.

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Admission

Note: This program is not available to international applicants.

Submit Application

  • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
  • Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
  • Select “Management, MS” as your “Major.”

Domestic Application Fee 395064

  • Pay the $50 application fee.
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Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

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Your Graduate Coordinator

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Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.

  • We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

  • If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
  • If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.

Request one signed, and dated letter of recommendation; on official agency or organization letterhead, preferably from a past professor, college instructor, or from a professional who currently supervises the applicant or who has in the past and can attest to their academic preparedness to succeed in the program. That individual should:

If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

  • Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
  • Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
  • Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

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Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Contact Us

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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