Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) - STEM
The Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) – STEM degree combines management skills learned in business, computer science, data analytics, economics, engineering, information science, and library science to prepare students for leadership roles in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The benefits of a STEM Management degree include becoming professional leaders in STEM-driven industries, bridging the gap between business and technology, developing both technical and managerial expertise, and standing out in fields such as business analytics, consulting, and health technology. 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.
Program Requirements
Students in this program will complete the following core courses.
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MSM 505 |
Project Management |
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
|
Students within the M.S.M. - STEM program can choose six on campus electives to complete their degree from the following in person offerings:
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CMGT 505 |
Decision Analysis |
3 |
| CMGT 510 |
Information Systems for Managers |
3 |
| CMGR 520 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
| CSC 504 |
Ethics in Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
| DA 501 |
Introduction to Data Science and Python |
3 |
| ECON 545 |
Experimental Economics |
3 |
| ECON 571 |
Advance Macroeconomics |
3 |
| ECON 572 |
Advance Macroeconomics |
3 |
| ECON 573 |
Economics |
3 |
| LSC 563 |
Data Visualization |
3 |
| LSC 633 |
Information Retrieval and Analysis |
3 |