Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.)
The Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) is offered as a part-time, evening program that focuses on the concepts, principles, and issues experienced by managers in all types of organizations -- commercial, governmental, educational, community, and nonprofit. The program combines a strong academic foundation with practical knowledge and skills in management to help students enhance their ability to manage organizational resources more effectively. The degree is of benefit to anyone who maintains, or is assuming, managerial responsibilities. Five tracks are available within the MSM degree: Federal Acquisition and Contract Management, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management, and STEM. Courses may be taken on campus. online or both, to suit the needs of the student.
The M.S.M. program places special emphasis on advanced learning that links theory and professional practice. The program requires successful completion of 36 semester credit hours; a minimum of 30 credits must be taken at The Catholic University of America. Students are allowed a maximum of 7 years from their initial enrollment to meet all degree requirements.
Five tracks are offered to allow students to customize the program to their particular interests, needs, and career goals.
Track Options
Federal Acquisition Contract Management
Human Resource Management
Management and Leadership
Project Management
STEM
Program Requirements
Students in four of the tracks will complete the eight core courses listed below and four elective courses relating to their individual track as listed hereafter.
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 501 |
Communicating Effectively as a Manager |
3 |
| MSM 505 |
Project Management |
3 |
| MSM 514 |
Leadership Foundations |
3 |
| MSM 525 |
Spirit of Enterprise |
3 |
| MSM 533 |
Human Resource Management and Strategy |
3 |
| MSM 619 |
Strategic Planning and Implementation |
3 |
| MSM 652 |
Managerial Decision-Making: Finance and Budgeting |
3 |
| MSM 674A |
Master’s Capstone (Research) |
0 |
| MSM 674B |
Master's Capstone (Synthesis) |
0 |
| MSM 674C |
Master's Capstone (Application) |
3
|
Track Electives – Federal Contract Management
Complete 3 of the following 4 electives:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 570 |
Federal Contract Management and Administration |
3 |
| MSM 573 |
Legal Aspects of Government Contracting |
3 |
| MSM 576 |
Contract Pricing, Negotiations, and Source Selection |
3 |
| MSM 578 |
Performance of Government Contracts |
3 |
Complete one of the following electives:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 667 |
Leading Organizational Change |
3 |
| MSM 560 |
Business Law |
3 |
| MSM 562 |
Operations Management |
3 |
Track Electives – Human Resource Management
Complete 4 of the following 5 electives:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 523 |
Legal Environment in Human Resource Management |
3 |
| MSM 543 |
Labor-Management Relations |
3 |
| MSM 564 |
Compensation and Benefits |
3 |
| MSM 566 |
Human Resource Training and Development |
3 |
| MSM 627 |
Human Resource Information Systems & Communications |
3 |
Track Electives – Leadership & Management
Complete 4 of the following 8 elective courses:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 508 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| MSM 543 |
Labor-Management Relations |
3 |
| MSM 560 |
Business Law |
3 |
| MSM 562 |
Operations Management |
3 |
| MSM 566 |
Human Resource Training and Development |
3 |
| MSM 627 |
Human Resource Information Systems & Communications |
3 |
| MSM 667 |
Leading Organizational Change |
3 |
| MSM 681 |
Consultative Professional Sales |
3 |
Track Electives – Project Management
Complete the following 3 courses:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 507 |
Project Scheduling & Cost Control |
3 |
| MSM 508 |
Risk Management |
3 |
| MSM 590 |
Advanced Topics in Project Management |
3 |
Complete 1 of the following 5 courses:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 570 |
Federal Contract Management and Administration |
3 |
| MSM 573 |
Legal Aspects of Government Contracting |
3 |
| MSM 576 |
Contract Pricing, Negotiations, and Source Selection |
3 |
| MSM 578 |
Performance of Government Contracts |
3 |
| MSM 667 |
Leading Organizational Change |
3 |