Admission
Please refer to www.wilmu.edu/admission/msm_admission.aspx section for general graduate admission information. For consideration and admission to the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program, applicants must satisfactorily submit and/or complete the following:
- A graduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.
- 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.
- A program planning conference meeting with a program Chair or advisor to discuss admission, candidacy, and program requirements is highly recommended.
- Students must request official copies of their undergraduate transcript(s) at the time of application submission.
MSM applicants should review the section "Advancement to Degree Candidacy" below.
All required application and candidacy documents should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the MSM 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 MSM 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:
- The student will demonstrate highly-developed communication skills.
- The student will possess the ability to integrate theory and practice in solving complex problems.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
- The student will demonstrate ethical decision-making.
Program Design
The 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 various locations throughout Delaware and New Jersey.
MSM Program Requirements
The MSM program is based upon the students working in a wide range of organizations; they must be adept at understanding the relationship of one’s self to the organization in a way that brings them to a level of mastery. The program consists of twelve 3-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 MSM program, students may have the opportunity to complete elective coursework at the graduate level to complement the 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 700 level courses only). Students should consult with a program Chair or an advisor when selecting program electives.
As an alternative to the standard MSM 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
*Enrollment in the MSM with a concentration in Military Leadership is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard.
Registration
It is highly recommended that students complete MGT 6400 as the first course, and MGT 6502 as the second course, in the MSM program.
Prior to registering for a second MSM course students should:
- Submit official transcript(s) from an accredited college, university, or other degree-granting institution, verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree. Send official transcript(s) directly from the identified college or university to the Wilmington University Graduate Admissions office or email gradadmissions@wilmu.edu.
- Meet with a program Chair or advisor for a program planning conference if not completed earlier. Official transcripts should be on file prior to the conference. Students may bring unofficial transcript(s) to this meeting if official transcript(s) are not yet on file.
Advancement to Degree Candidacy
Students who have met the MSM admission requirements are advanced to degree candidacy after completing four courses with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0, provided they have met the following requirements:
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) are on file with the Graduate Admissions office.
- Successfully completed both MGT 6400 and MGT 6502 as two of the first four courses in the program.
- Completed a program planning conference.
Students who have not completed all of the above requirements prior to completing 12 credits in the MSM program will not advance to candidacy status.
Master of Science in Management (MSM) Program
The MSM 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
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
As an alternative to the MSM program shown above, students may select a program from one or more of the concentrations shown below:
MSM with a Concentration in Business Communication
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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 communications options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines. Companies of every size and kind are seeking knowledgeable professionals in advertising, public relations, journalism, digital media, and crisis communications. Many business communications professionals are also responsible for developing organizational brands, from messaging and positioning the overall company image to communicating differentiated product features and benefits in highly competitive and dynamic environments. This concentration prepares students to identify various types of target audiences and use appropriate technology within relevant formats to craft compelling, results-oriented communications.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Health Care Administration
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Homeland Security
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Human Resource Management
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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. The MSM with a concentration in Human Resource Management is an ideal degree for human resource professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.
Courses
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS)
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM with a concentration in MIS includes courses centric to providing students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed 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
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Marketing
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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. Salient topics include marketing and related issues confronting US organizations, while students will also work to formulate business strategies, including addressing sales goals, marketing goals, and customer service needs.
Courses
In addition to the MSM core, students must complete the following courses:
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 |
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Military Leadership
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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 MSM with a concentration in Military Leadership is restricted to selected members of the Delaware National Guard.
Courses
MSM Core 12 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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 concentration 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 two elective options
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Organizational Leadership
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM with a concentration in Organizational Leadership includes courses centric to providing students with the opportunity to research, assess, and understand various key aspects, issues, and dynamics related to organizational leadership. This concentration is designed to address the importance for today's leaders to develop/improve skills and capabilities to both manage and lead organizations in a rapidly changing global environment.
Courses
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 |
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Public Administration
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.
MSM with a Concentration in Sport Management
In combination with MSM core coursework, the MSM 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 concentration is designed to provide students with both critical and actionable knowledge in areas such as sport law, governance, service, strategy, forecasting and risk.
Two Electives: It is recommended that students who did not complete an undergraduate sport management internship or do not have experience working in the field of sport management complete MSP 7503, Sport Administration Graduate Internship as one of their electives. Students can also complete MSP 7510, Certified Athletic Administrator 1, and MSP 7511, Certified Athletic Administrator 2, if they plan to take the Certified Athletic Administrators exam.
Courses
One of the following two courses:
MSM Core 18 credits
Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.