Master of Management at Aquinas College
Master of Management: Degree Requirements
The Master of Management is comprised of 13 courses, totaling 39 credits. Courses are 8 weeks in duration and are offered in 5 sessions per year, including Fall (two quadmesters), Spring (two quadmesters), and a summer semester. Courses meet once per week in the evening from 6-10 p.m., while a few are offered in an online or hybrid format. Students can complete the program in as little as 18 months if a full-time student, or take up to seven years.
The Master of Management degree is conferred when the following requirements are met:
- Completion of a minimum of 39 semester hours of graduate credit with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. See list of courses under Core Curriculum and Concentration Courses for specific course requirements
- At least 30 semester hours of graduate coursework taken at Aquinas College.
- Completion of all requirements within a period of 7 years after registration for the first course at Aquinas College
- Payment of all financial obligations including parking tickets, library fines, and fees to the College.
- Proper application for the degree. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the process upon completion of 27 semester hours or 2 semesters prior to anticipated completion of the program. Applications are available in the Graduate Programs office. Students who complete requirements in December, May or August respectively, are encouraged to participate in the May commencement ceremonies.
All students must complete the 27-credit CORE curriculum, as well as select either a dedicated 12-credit concentration or 12-credits in electives.
CORE CURRICULUM (27 credits)
| Credits | ||
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MG500 |
The Global Economy |
3 |
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MG510 |
Research, Analytics & Decision Making |
3 |
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MG520 |
Organizational Behavior & Culture |
3 |
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MG530 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
|
MG540 |
Organizational Theory & Design |
3 |
|
MG570 |
Ethics & Social Responsibility of Management |
3 |
|
MG580 |
Managing Financial Decisions |
3 |
|
MG648 |
Leadership Development & Performance |
3 |
|
MG695 |
Strategic Management & Innovation |
3 |
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(Germany short-term study abroad option available every 2 years) |
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| 27 |
Students may select from one of the following 12-credit concentrations, or any four of the following elective courses
MARKETING MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION (12-credits)
MG685 Integrated Marketing Communications
MG687 Global Marketing
MG689 Consumer Behavior
MG690 Marketing Strategy
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION (12-credits)
MG638 Negotiating & Conflict Management*
MG646 Group Dynamics
MG649 Organizational Development & Change
MG694 Managing 21st Century Organizations