Department website: http://MinotStateU.edu/business/grad_program.shtml

MSU - Management (minotstateu.edu)
Phone: (701) 858-4486 or 1 (800) 777-0750, ext. 4486

Department of Business Chair: Dr. Daniel Ngugi
MS Management Program Director: Dr. Andy Bertsch

THIS DEGREE IS OFFERED ON CAMPUS OR VIA DISTANCE EDUCATION

Mission and Goals of the MS in Management Program

The goal of the graduate management program is to prepare executives who are capable of leadership in today’s business world and who can function effectively in a challenging and changing economic technological environment. The program emphasizes the development of analytical skills, teamwork, leadership, and an ability to manage in an environment of change. MSM graduates are effective leaders who draw on the integration and application of management theory, knowledge, and skills.

MSM Program Intended Student Learning Outcomes (ISLO's)

Student Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Goals	Student Learning Outcomes
SLG 1: Graduates of the MSM program will be prepared to assume greater management responsibilities or continue their business studies at the doctoral level.	SLO 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Business Ethics.
	SLO 2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Business Integration and Strategic Management.
	SLO 3: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Global Dimensions of Business.
	SLO 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Human Resource Management.
	SLO 5: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Marketing principles.
	SLO 6: Students will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of Business Finance.
	SLO 7: Students will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of Information Management Systems.
	SLO 8: Students will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of Business Communications.
	SLO 9: Students will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of Business Leadership.

Application Deadlines

• Fall applications due May 30 for international students and July 30 for domestic, Canadian, and online international students.

• Spring applications due Sept. 30 for international students and Nov. 30 for domestic, Canadian, and online international students.

MSM Admission Requirements and Instructions

1. A completed MSU Graduate School application submitted online is required; paper applications are not accepted. Access the online application at MinotStateU.edu/graduate and select Apply Now. Detailed admissions requirements and instructions are also available on the Graduate School website. The exception to this application is for readmission (available on the Graduate School website under Forms).
2. Requirements and Instructions. Detailed admission requirements and instructions can be found at MinotStateU.edu/graduate/future_students.
3. In order for a student to pursue a graduate degree at MSU, the student must complete the formal online application for admission to the Graduate School and receive an official letter granting admission. Students are required to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for admission consideration. A GPA of 3.00 or above for the last 60 hours of coursework will be considered if a student does not meet the 2.75 requirements. Students who do not meet either GPA requirement may appeal to the department chairperson for consideration.
4. Required Test Score: If the cumulative GPA is 3.00 or higher OR if your most recent semesters contributing to  60 semester hours is a 3.00, the scores for GRE/GMAT are not required. Acceptable GRE/GMAT scores need to be at or above the 50th percentile.
   1. GMAT information is available at http://www.gmac.com/gmat.aspx. Free test information can be found on the GMAC website.
   2. GRE information is available at www.ets.org. You may download free GRE test preparation materials at the following website: www.ets.org/gre/stupubs.
   3. In addition, international students must give evidence of proficiency in English. Such students should arrange to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A passing score on the TOEFL is 550 on the paper-based test (PBT) and 79 on the Internet-based test (IBT). A passing score on the IELTS examination is 6.0 overall band score.
5. Applicants are required to submit a current resume or curriculum vita.
6. Statement of Purpose. An applicant must submit a concise (500 words) essay describing his/her primary interest in the MSM program, experiences related to the area of study, and objectives in pursuing the MSM degree at MSU. In particular, the essay should be as specific as possible in describing the student’s interests, and relevant educational, research, commercial, government, or teaching experiences. If applying for more than one program, submit a separate Statement of Purpose for each program.
7. International Applicants ONLY: Submit a declaration of finances. See Graduate School Admissions information (above) for more details.

Required Courses

BADM 525	Strategic Marketing	3
BADM 535	Management Principles and Practices	3
BADM 537	Human Resource Management	3
or LEAD 537	Human Resource Management
BADM 550	Applied Statistics for Managers	3
or BADM 551	Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Making
or KIN 550	Research Methods and Analyses in Sports
BIT 510	Leadership Communication	3
or LEAD 510	Leadership Communication
BIT 560	Manage/Integrate IS Function	3
FIN 545	Financial Management and Accounting	3
BADM 595	Capstone Course	3
or BADM 598	Project
or KIN 595	Capstone Experience,Research Methods and Analyses in Sports
Select any two of the following		6
BADM 538	Talent Management and People Analytics
or LEAD 538	Talent Management and People Analytics
BADM 540	Organizational Leadership
or LEAD 540	Organizational Leadership
BADM 555	International Management
BADM 565	Strategic Management
Total Hours		30

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Andy Bertsch
MSM Program Director, Professor

Dr. Linda Cresap
Graduate School Director, Professor

Dr. James Ondracek
Professor

Assistant Professors

Dr. Megan Fixen
Assistant Professor

Dr. Cyriac Joy
Assistant Professor

Mr. Jerry Stai
Assistant Professor