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Online MSML in Project and Quality Management

Home : Academics : Benson School of Business : Online MSML in Project and Quality Management

Plan, Lead and Execute Projects and Teams for Organizational Success

The Online MSML with Project and Quality Management concentration is designed to prepare you for careers in total quality management, project management, business analyst, quality control management, project controlling, and project implementation management. Pursuing this concentration will focus on project management, human factors and team management dynamics, and total quality management. Individuals with a leadership inclination and oriented toward task management will benefit greatly from this specialization.

The online M.S. in Management and Leadership degree program is designed for current and aspiring leaders in a variety of organizations. This program focuses on key areas of management integrated with the best leadership practices. Unlike a traditional MBA that often includes a broad knowledge from a variety of business disciplines, our MS in Management and Leadership hones in on the knowledge and skills for you to lead teams and organizations effectively and build alliances from a Christ-centered perspective. Lessons and concepts from the classroom can be immediately applied in workplaces and organizations.

As a MS in Management and Leadership student, you will gain skills in strategic planning, organizational development, information management and effective decision-making. You will participate in management exercises and learn to apply theory to practice in a way that addresses real-world business problems. You will discover a clear perception of management ethics based on Christian principles and the ability to use collaborative techniques in project development and completion. The program focuses on Christian servant leadership principles, the management of tangible and intangible resources within various organizational cultures and how to effectively achieve organizational goals and objectives.

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Online Program Start Dates

Monday, January 6, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020

At a Glance

Program Credit Hours
36 credits (12 courses)

Average Completion Time
24 months

Program Format
Online

Cost per credit hour
$565

Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Candidate)
Read more about accreditation.

Final Examination — At the end of the program, students may be required to complete a comprehensive examination designated by the program. Students should consult the School of Business for specific details and requirements.

Career Preparation

Strong leadership and management skills are essential to the growth of successful organizations. The MSML in Project and Quality Management prepares you for a broad range of positions but focuses on the growing project management career field in a variety of industries, including job titles such as:

  • Program or project manager
  • Project leader
  • Project quality manager
  • Project risk manager
  • Project scheduler
  • Project planner
  • Project cost estimator
  • Project procurement manager
  • Team leader test manager

Courses

SWU's MSML provides a well-rounded learning experience for today's needed business skills. The Project and Quality Management concentration courses add an extra focus and depth on managing projects for organizational success.

  • MGMT 5443 — Managing for Quality and Excellence
  • MGMT 5033 — Operations Management
  • MGMT 5273 — Strategic Leadership
  • MGMT 5403 — Advanced Project Management
  • MGMT 5053 — Applied Organizational Behavior
  • MGMT 5263 — Leadership and Ethics or IBMT 5013 — Culture and Ethics in International Business
  • MGMT 5143 — Executive Economics
  • MGMT 5723 — Field Study in Management and Leadership
  • MGMT 5123 — Accounting and Finance for Managers
  • MGMT 5073 — Human Resources Management
  • MGMT 5383 — Organizational Change Management
  • MGMT 5823 — Integrated Studies in Management
Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Management and Leadership
  • Submission of a completed application
  • $25 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Experience in a healthcare setting of at least one year (healthcare administration concentration student only)
  • GPA of 2.7 or better on all undergraduate coursework or on the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • If GPA is less than 2.7 but better than 2.5, students may be granted conditional admission if approved by the Admission Committee
  • If GPA is less than 2.5 and upon approval of the Admission Committee, students may take the GMAT and present a score of 450 or greater for consideration. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by taking the GMAT.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language, applicant must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test) or equivalent evidence of proficiency in English.

If you have any questions regarding admission requirements for your degree program, please contact an admissions representative at 877-644-5557 or .

 

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