Master of Science in Systems Management
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the Master of Science in Systems Management program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields, especially mathematics, science and engineering, are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive up to 12 hours of the program prerequisites in the MS/SM program based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies. The GRE or GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed in Section 1 of the University College catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a continuing education applicant.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Systems Management is conferred upon students who have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate course work plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete all or part of the program prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from those listed below.
Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)
| MGT 5000 | Financial Accounting (or two undergraduate accounting courses) |
| MGT 5006 | Introductory Managerial Statistics |
| MGT 5022 | Analytical Methods of Management |
| MGT 5132 | Basic Economics (or two undergraduate economics courses) |
Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate course work, passing a proficiency examination offered by University College or by completing a suitable computer course.
| Required Courses (8 courses) | CREDITS | |
| MGT 5002 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 5007 | Intermediate Managerial Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 5013 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 5014 | Information Systems | 3 |
| MGT 5066 | Systems Analysis and Modeling | 3 |
| MGT 5067 | Systems Management* | 3 |
| MGT 5133 | Advanced Analytical Methods for Management | 3 |
| MGT 5149 | Economics for Business | 3 |
| Directed Electives (2 courses) | ||
| MGT 5017 | Program Management | 3 |
| MGT 5024 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT 5061 | Systems and Logistics Support Management. | 3 |
| MGT 5062 | Logistics Policy | 3 |
| MGT 5064 | Cost and Economic Analysis | 3 |
| MGT 5068 | Systems Engineering Management | 3 |
| MGT 5084 | Materiel Acquisition Management | 3 |
| MGT 5137 | Management of Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| MGT 5145 | Technology and Business Policy | 3 |
| MGT 5146 | Management of Innovation | 3 |
| MGT 5147 | Management of Technology Research Seminar | 3 |
| MGT 5148 | Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| Elective (1 course) | ||
| Chosen to emphasize the area of greatest interest and benefit to the student | 3 | |
* Serves as the capstone course for this program.
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 33