Master of Science (M.S.) in Management - Management Concentrations

Purpose

The management department concentrations provide managers with the specialized knowledge and skills to meet a variety of demands, prepares students to apply systems thinking to managerial problems and emphasizes the role of information technology in the modern firm.  Graduates of the M.S. program are equipped for a variety of leadership positions, such as accounting firm managers, finance managers, project and product managers, technology managers and marketing and human resources directors.

The program provides the student with the ability to specialize in a chosen field, with concentrations in three management areas:   organizational development, marketing, and technology management.  (Note:  the accounting concentration is offered through the Accounting and Finance Department).  All concentrations consist of core courses emphasizing cross-functional skills in information resource management, project management and business system design. The program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits, and courses are held in the evenings and summer sessions.  With the new “80/20” program starting in January of 2006, students will be able to complete some M.S. courses predominantly online.

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To receive additional information, please contact the School of Graduate Studies.

General Guidelines for Management Students

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Core Courses

In general, the five core courses should be scheduled early in a student's program of study.

Concentration Courses

Each of the three management concentration areas requires the completion of three courses as specified.

Elective Course

A student may take any approved M.S. course, including MGMT 535, to satisfy the elective course requirement.

Capstone Course

Students in the management concentrations take MGMT 590 as their capstone course.  The capstone course must be taken at Bridgewater State College during the last full semester of M.S. studies and is limited to matriculated students.

Non-Matriculated Students

Non-matriculated, yet degree-seeking students who have not submitted a final application for admission must declare their intentions during the first semester in which they take an M.S. (non-foundation) course, and take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) prior to or during that semester, to continue with their M.S. studies. Final applications for admission must be submitted prior to the completion of 12 credit hours of graduate study to receive permission to continue to take M.S. courses. Non-matriculated students who do not intend to seek an M.S. degree, but who would like to take some M.S. courses, may so declare and receive permission from the appropriate graduate coordinator for certain courses. However, all students taking M.S. courses are expected to meet the admission standards for the M.S. program.

Schedule

All courses are currently offered in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, 6:00-8:40 p.m.
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Admission

Application for admission should be made through the School of Graduate Studies. Qualifications for admission include an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better. GMAT exam scores are also required.  Students wishing to register for the GMAT can do so easily at www.mba.com.  Applicants with a GMAT score less than 450 are rarely admitted to the program. Admission to the program is very competitive and applicants with GMAT scores of 450 or greater fare best in the selection process. International students are not exempt from this requirement. This examination may be taken more than once.

Provisional admission is possible in exceptional cases. There is no undergraduate major requirement.

Five-Year B.S./M.S.

Undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 credit hours of coursework at Bridgewater State and can complete all requirements for their B.S. or B.A. degree in 30 additional credits may apply for the five-year BS/MS program. Those admitted take a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses during their fourth and fifth year, and graduate with both degrees. Admission to this program is selective and limited.

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Last Modified: September 15, 2008