Master of Science in Management — Transportation Management
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the Master of Science in Management program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive the program prerequisite in the MSM 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 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (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.
The goal of the Master of Science in Management is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies in management and identified concentration areas.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in 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 with the approval of both the faculty adviser and the program head.
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 Prerequisite (noncredit for this program)
| MTH 1701 | College Algebra |
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 5000 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 5002 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 5006 | Introductory Managerial Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 5011 | Management Theory and Thought* | 3 |
| MGT 5014 | Information Systems | 3 |
| MGT 5017 | Program Management | 3 |
| MGT 5033 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 5132 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| Directed Elective (1 course) | 3 | |
| MGT 5020 | Applied Management Project** | |
| Electives (2 courses) | 6 | |
| MGT 5060 | Management of Assets | |
| MGT 5061 | Systems and Logistics Support Management | |
| MGT 5079 | Traffic Management | |
| MGT 5087 | Management of Transportation Systems | |
| MGT 5101 | Leadership Theory and Effective Management | |
| MGT 5138 | Business Ethics | |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED | 33 | |
*May substitute MGT 5013 or MGT 5015 with adviser’s permission.
**Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Note: Electives may be taken with approval from both the faculty adviser and the program head from other graduate-level offerings in other colleges or academic units.