Lead in the Business World with TROY's Master's in Management (MSM)
Become a stronger leader, a more effective communicator and a better collaborator
in management jobs with the Troy University Master of Science in Management program.
Designed for busy professionals, our student-focused graduate program can be completed
in one year by taking two courses per term. You can tailor the master's in management
degree to your career interests and goals by choosing from concentrations in leadership,
project management and human resource management. Through your studies, you'll learn
to apply management-related concepts in practical ways that promote critical thinking
and ethical decision-making. With the TROY M.S. in Management, you'll be better positioned
to advance in your organization. Or, you'll be able to enhance your prospects when
changing careers.
“Troy University truly owns their institutional goals of improving diversity and proactively
working with members who served and currently serve in the military. It gave me the
opportunity to not have to choose between my career and educational goals — I was
able to do both! The online program is one way that TROY provides innovative and flexible
education curriculums. It also provides a huge opportunity for working adults who
seek to find quality of life and balance career, education, and family to enhance
their personal and professional goals.”
Cristina Alamo | 2020, Master of Science in Management
An MSM Degree Program with Hands-on, Interactive Projects
Our fast-paced management program features experiential, action-oriented learning
exercises and assignments. For example, in MSM-6650, you'll complete a strategic planning
project using current, real-world data to advise a company on how it can use the data
to develop and strengthen its competitive advantages. These interactive projects will
help you explore, discuss and apply course-related concepts in real-world scenarios.
Through these hands-on activities, you'll develop and improve your overall management
and leadership skills for careers in business, government, the military or nonprofit
organizations — both in the U.S. and abroad.
Management Courses Led by Highly Experienced Faculty
TROY's master's in management program is led by a highly qualified faculty with decades
of diverse business and academic experience. In your management courses, you'll hear
about their experiences in the field and learn systems thinking, a skill necessary
for creativity and success, and so much more. Your professors will prepare you for
a rewarding career in a dynamic environment full of technological change, global competition
and employee diversity.
Get the flexibility you need by taking management courses online. For more information
about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756
Develop Your Leadership Style with the Master's in Management
At TROY, you'll prepare to lead in business environments with one of the few MSM
degrees to be offered through a business school. TROY's program is designed to help
you find yourself as a leader. You'll learn from other leaders — including those throughout
history, on the TROY faculty, in the military and others — in your management courses.
You'll learn from your peers (and they'll learn from you) as you each bring real-world
challenges to the classroom to discuss, explore and solve. Whether you're preparing
for leadership jobs, project management jobs or human resource management jobs, TROY
will equip you with what you need to succeed.
Careers With the TROY MSM Degree
Advance in your organization, in the military or change careers with a Master
of Science in Management from TROY. You'll also be prepared to pursue doctoral programs
in management or related fields.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Rodger Morrison
Dr. Rodger Morrison, Associate Professor of Strategy, holds a Ph.D. in management
from Auburn University. He earned an MBA, an MSHRM and a bachelor's in resources management
from TROY. He also has an undergraduate degree in avionics systems from the Air Force.
Dr. Morrison has professional management experience in the military, textile and automotive
manufacturing industries, and has published on technology management, strategy, research
methods, equity theory and more.
Dr. John Michael Mankelwicz, Professor of Management, holds a Ph.D. in strategic management
and an MBA from Temple University; an M.S. in biology from Bucknell University; and
a B.A. in science from Pennsylvania State University. Before coming to TROY, he worked
in journalism,
environmental science and publishing. His research interests are in strategic leadership
and decision-making, with a focus on ethics and long-run performance, sustainability,
and executive behaviors and orientations.
You can choose one of three concentrations in the master's in management program.
No matter which one you choose, you'll learn concepts, theories and topics related
to your area of interest and how to apply them in the real world. You can choose from
the following:
Master's in Management concentration: Leadership
Learn to engage and create hands-on learning opportunities for employees at all levels
of your organization — or in future management jobs. You'll develop your own leadership
style by studying great leaders in history, and you'll learn how to apply leadership
concepts and models to today's workplace environments.
Master's in Management concentration: Project management
Prepare for project management jobs with great diversity and international options
with this popular concentration. You'll be hands-on with Microsoft Project, the most
widely used project management software. You'll create several projects, including
one where you combine your background with your new project management skills. Your
final course provides in-depth coverage of The Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK), a detailed guide of project management best practices developed by the Project
Management Institute (PMI).
While it's not required, you'll be prepared to take either the Certified Associate
in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
exams administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Master's in Management concentration: Human resource management
Learn how to select, develop and retain the best talent to meet your organization's
goals in the highly competitive global marketplace. Through this MSM degree concentration,
you'll develop the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your organization or
move into human resource manager jobs.
Learn more about the field of management and our program.
What is an MSM degree?
An MSM degree is a Master of Science in Management degree. Through it, you can gain
knowledge and skills for management jobs and other leadership positions.
Is a master's in management worth it?
Absolutely. With an MSM degree from TROY, you'll build on your bachelor's degree
with business skills and in-depth knowledge in one of three concentrations: leadership,
project management or Human resource management and training. With this graduate degree, you'll have the credential you need to advance
or change your career — and expand your earning potential.
Do you allow transfer credits in the management program?
A maximum of two courses (six semester hours) taken at another AACSB-accredited institution,
each with a “B” grade or better, may be applied toward the degree. This is not automatic
or guaranteed. TROY's Free in 48 transfer credit equivalency review will show you
how many credits you can transfer to TROY — and which courses they will count towards.
Visit the Transfer Students page to learn more.
Transfer credit requests from institutions not holding AACSB accreditation will be
reviewed upon submission to the appropriate business faculty or administrators, with
final college approval of transfer credit being made by the Dean of the Sorrell College
of Business.
When can I enter the master's in management program?
The management program has rolling admission, so you can apply at any time and start
during the first term after you're admitted. Terms start in August, October, January
and March each year. Management courses are delivered online in five, nine-week terms
over the academic year.
What are the admission requirements for the MSM degree?
Please review the Graduate Catalog for more information about admission requirements for the management program.
Is a thesis or comprehensive exam required to earn a master's in management?
The master's in management program does not require a thesis or comprehensive exam.
However, the capstone course (MSM 6650-Strategic Management) does include a final
exam covering the primary topic areas from courses throughout the program.
How long does it take to complete the master's in management program?
You must complete 10 courses (30 hours). The time it will take you to complete the
management program varies depending on your schedule and how many courses you complete
each term. It is possible to complete the program in one year by taking two courses
per term. The typical time to completion, however, is between one and two years.
What Does a Project Management Professional Do in an Organization?
As varied as organizations across the spectrum of business and industry can be
— anything and everything from technology and manufacturing to military, media, finance,
nonprofits and all points in between — every organization shares in common the need
for successful completion of projects. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program
brings visiting scholars from abroad to…
