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Online Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership

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14
Total Courses
$485
Cost per Credit
1.5 years
Average Completion*
15 Hours/Week
Course Effort

Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership (MSM) Overview

Come back stronger and take your career further. Earn your MSM degree and build the expertise to become a successful leader in today’s fast-paced business world.

Build the Core Skills That Employers Need:

  • Analyze the theories and trends in leadership, organizational behavior, and social responsibility, and the ethics of making strategic business decisions.
  • Develop critical skills required to be a successful change agent — as an employee or consultant — to create an organizational culture that supports business strategy.
  • Examine organizational finance practices and human resource management in today's dynamic, global marketplace.

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SHRM Approval

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the Master of Science in Management and Leadership’s human resources concentration fully aligns with SHRM's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

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Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Academic Quality

The curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the field of business.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

Coursework in the master's degree in management program is designed to help you develop business insights and leadership knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied to your professional life.

Sample Courses

  • Business Communications
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Management Theories and Practices
  • Organizational Excellence and Change
  • Strategic Financial Analysis
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Program Requirements

10
Core Courses
4
Elective Courses
14
Total Courses
56
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process.

A satisfactory Peregrine Exam score and successful completion of modules may also count toward admissions requirements. Applicants with an MBA can enroll in the program without a Peregrine assessment or an undergraduate degree in business. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Degree Concentrations

Concentrations can help you develop proficiencies that can apply to a future management profession. Choose from the following:

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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Career Opportunities

Earning your Master of Science in Management and Leadership degree online at Purdue Global can help you develop valuable skills that could be applied to a broad range of managerial and executive positions in virtually any industry. Pursue business management and corporate leadership opportunities in the areas such as health care management, project management, operations, management of information systems, and human resources.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Prior experience may be required for leadership roles. Certain finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states. Programs were not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific information on licensure and state authorizations.

Military Leadership Concentration: Enrollment in this concentration is limited to U.S. active-duty servicemembers and veterans who have successfully completed an approved graduate-level military leadership training program.