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- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems & Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Management
- Marketing
- Nonprofit & Association Management
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Project Management
- Public Relations
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Interdisciplinary Studies in Management Specialization Description
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Management specialization is intended for students who want a broad exposure to major areas of study that are essential for managers in every organization.
Career Path
The MSM program prepares graduates for a number of entry-, mid-, and high- level positions, as determined by a student’s work experience.
Depending on a student’s background and an employer’s criteria, graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Management specialization may qualify for these positions:
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Management specialization is designed for students who want to pursue an advanced degree, but in a generalist format.
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Management specialization allows students to take at least one course in each of the following fields:
- International
- Human Resources
- Technology and Management Information Systems
- Legal Issues
- Marketing.
Included in this specialization are courses that introduce students to the global workforce, issues affecting Human Resources, nonprofit management, public relations, and other areas of possible interest. The Interdisciplinary Studies in Management specialization recognizes that while some career paths require a specified set of courses, many employment opportunities look for someone with an advanced degree who also has an understanding of a wide range of topics.
Requirements
Recommendations
Students who wish to improve their graduate writing skills may take COMM 600, Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3).
Core Required Courses
UCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills (0), to be taken within the first 6 credits of study
- MGMT 610 The Manager in a Technological Society (3)
- MGMT 615 Intercultural Communication and Leadership (3)
- MGMT 640 Financial Decision Making for Managers (3)
- MGMT 650 Research Methods for Managers (3)
Capstone Course: MGMT 670 Strategic Management Capstone (3)
Clustered Course Option
MGMT 630 Organizational Theory and Behavior in a Global Environment (6) is a six-credit course. Students who receive credit for MGMT 630 may not receive credit for MGMT 610 or MGMT 615.
Core Rules
- Students must complete 24 credits, including other core requirements, before enrolling in MGMT 670.
- MGMT 640 and MGMT 650 should not be completed simultaneously.
Interdisciplinary Studies in Management (ISM) Specialization Required Courses
- MGMT 645 Legal Aspects of Management (3)
- MRKT 600 Marketing Management (3)
- ISAS 600 Information Systems for Managers (3)
- HRMD 610 Issues and Practices in Human Resources Management (3)
- HRMD 650 Organizational Development and Change (3)
- MRKT 601 Legal and Ethical Issues in Global Communications (3)
- PMAN 634 Foundations of Project Management (3)
Clustered Course Option
MRKT 620 Marketing Principles, Regulation, and Ethical Issues (6)
This is a six-credit course. Students who receive credit for MRKT 620 may not receive credit for MRKT 600 or MRKT 601.