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Master of Science in Management
A Management Degree with Career-focused Concentrations
Whether you're an undergraduate planning your next step or a working professional ready to level up, our MS in Management is designed with your future in mind. This flexible, 30-credit program builds the practical business knowledge and leadership skills you need to thrive in today's dynamic job market. Concentration options in Project Management, Human Resources, and Arts Management let you dive deeper into a specialized, career-focused area—equipping you with the expertise and confidence to make an immediate impact in the workplace.
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Expert Faculty
Isenberg faculty are recruited from around the world and include award-winning research scholars and experts from many industries. They share their extensive professional experience to help you develop your business skills and knowledge. All of the faculty teaching the MS in Management also teach in our MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Accounting programs
Change Your Future
Organizations are seeking leaders with strong foundations in management, leadership, and decision-making. The job outlook in general management and organizational leadership is positive, with a 10-year employment growth forecast ranging from 5 to 10 percent, compared to overall job growth of 2.8 percent.
Flexible Format
This 30-credit program is designed to fit your schedule. It can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. All courses are offered online while only some are offered in person. Classes are offered fall, winter, spring and summer.
4+1 Master's Degrees
4+1 Master's Degrees
Undergraduate students at UMass Amherst and other colleges in the Five College Consortium can pursue a 4+1 option, completing their undergraduate degree and their master's degree in 5 years. Isenberg's Master of Finance, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Management all offer this option.
For UMass Amherst students, the 4+1 option can also be accelerated, allowing students to complete both their undergraduate and master's degrees in fewer than 5 years.
Interested students should apply to a master's degree program in their junior year or early in their senior year.
Expert Faculty
Learn from the country's leading business faculty.
Business Skills
Curriculum delivers business foundation and data-driven decision making skills.
Career-Focused
Concentrations in project management, human resources, and arts administration.
Career Services
Career Services
Visit IConnect for job postings, career events, and a suite of resources and tools in one central location to help you prepare for your career search. Resume guides, LinkedIn workshops, and interview tips are all available to you. Appointments for one-on-one career coaching are made through the IConnect platform.
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Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Review the program specific admissions requirements.
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Graduate School site where you can find a link to the secure online application.
- First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application. Note: You can submit your application before you have all your materials ready, simply save and resume your application as you gather required materials.
- After submitting, track your application at the Graduate School Status of Application page.