Eligibility
- For Non-business Majors
- 0-2 years of full-time work experience
Jumpstart Your Career Journey With Real-World Business Skills
MS in Management
10-month, full-time master's program for non-business students
MS in Management – designed exclusively for high-achieving students with non-business backgrounds and up to 2 years of full-time work experience.
Our 10-month program blends your undergraduate education with essential business and management knowledge. No matter your background – from engineering to English, psychology to political science – we help you build a business foundation to excel in any professional setting. You’ll master key areas of business to ensure you are confident and capable in a business context.
Throughout the program, you’ll shape your own leadership style by embracing diverse perspectives and learning effective collaboration. You'll sharpen your strategic thinking, build confidence in leading teams, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Through real-world projects, you'll apply theory to practice, gaining hands-on experience to address the challenges of a dynamic business environment. With coaching from our experienced faculty and mentors, you'll uncover your unique strengths and learn to leverage them for success.
Upon completion, you'll stand out in the job market with the skills employers value. The program also offers a robust professional network, connecting you with peers and mentors who will continue to provide guidance throughout your career.
Summer Scholarships Available!
Students who complete their MS in Management application and are admitted by May 21 are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in scholarships.
MS in Management Program at a Glance
Duration
- 10 months
- Spring or Summer Term Start
Format
Hybrid (on-campus and online)
Why Earn an MS in Management?
Discover the advantages of earning an MS in Management as a current student or recent graduate interested in fast-tracking your professional journey.
Accelerate Your Career Journey
Building upon your undergraduate education in liberal arts or STEM, you can position yourself for early success within your organization and accelerate your career progress. By gaining business skills and knowledge through this program, you’ll stand out in the job market and become a top candidate for your dream job.
Amplify Your Earning Potential
Graduates with an MS in Management in the US start their careers with an estimated salary of approximately $80,000*—higher than the typical starting salary for those with just a bachelor’s degree. Not only will you gain valuable business skills, but you'll also be set up for higher earnings potential over the course of your career.
*(GMAC 2024 Corporate Recruiters Survey)
Build Your Business Expertise
You’ll learn essential business concepts and how the different parts of business impact each other and the organization as a whole. In addition, you'll gain proficiency in the language and terminology of business while improving your critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Program Overview
Pace and Format
MS in Management is a 31-credit program that can be completed in as little as 10 months, allowing you to quickly launch a career in your area of expertise with greater readiness and confidence.
Pace: Full-time, cohort
- Before the fall semester begins, we provide the first 6 credits of business fundamentals courses online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit your studies into your busy schedule.
- While the MS in Management is primary designed for full-time students, it also offers students the flexibility to take courses online and in the evening to accommodate a busy schedule.
Format: Hybrid (on-campus and online)
- Online business fundamentals courses (6 credits) taken during the senior year or prior to the start of fall semester.
- In-person, week-long business residency workshops in late August and during J-term
- Online, hybrid cohort - fall, J-term and spring semester core courses
- In-person, hybrid, or online - spring semester elective courses
Curriculum
Designed for students from STEM and liberal arts backgrounds, the MS in Management immersive curriculum teaches students essential business concepts and includes experiential learning activities and career preparation. You’ll have the flexibility to customize your degree to your own career goals or interests with elective courses in areas like business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, and more.
Our MS in Management curriculum consists of 31 credits taken in as little as 10 months.
- 6 credits in Business Fundamentals
- 1 credit in Professional Business Presence
- 12 credits in courses emphasizing Organizational Effectiveness
- 6 credits in courses emphasizing Business Applications
- 6 credits in elective courses from a wide range of offerings
Classroom Experience
Collaborative Learning
Students in the MS in Management program represent a diverse set of non-business majors – from sciences to engineering to humanities, with a common goal to accelerate their career. As you move through the program together, you’ll learn from the different perspectives, which empowers collaborative communication and collective problem solving.
Learning by Doing
From case studies, simulations and client-based consulting projects, you’ll apply the concepts and theories you learn in the classroom to real-world collaborative scenarios. With this practical experience, you’ll emerge from your studies with the confidence and expertise needed to excel in your professional pursuits.
Career Preparation
Our program is designed to support your career search activities, including skill development in the areas most important for success in your chosen field, networking skills, and interview techniques. Our co-curricular activities are tailored to help you secure internships and job opportunities in your desired industry, with personalized guidance every step of the way.
Student Profile
MS in Management Class, Summer 2024
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
- Average age: 23
- Average years of work experience: 1
- Average undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- STEM undergraduate majors: 25%
- Liberal Arts undergraduate majors: 62.5%
- Health Sciences undergraduate majors: 12.5%
Admissions Requirements
Designed for students with STEM and liberal arts backgrounds, the MS in Management provides an invaluable bridge to gain real-world business knowledge, accelerate their careers and make a significant impact in their field.
Ideal Candidates
We are seeking candidates who are in their senior year of a STEM or liberal arts bachelor’s program or completed their undergraduate studies within the past two years.
Students with a business degree and/or more than two years of professional experience post-undergrad are encouraged to apply to our Part-time Flex MBA or another specialized master’s program.
Application items
Via our Online Application portal, you will submit:
- Current resume that outlines your educational and work experience
- Answers to three essay questions explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals
- Official transcript(s) from your bachelor’s degree
Pace and Format
MS in Management is a 31-credit program that can be completed in as little as 10 months, allowing you to quickly launch a career in your area of expertise with greater readiness and confidence.
Pace: Full-time, cohort
- Before the fall semester begins, we provide the first 6 credits of business fundamentals courses online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit your studies into your busy schedule.
- While the MS in Management is primary designed for full-time students, it also offers students the flexibility to take courses online and in the evening to accommodate a busy schedule.
Format: Hybrid (on-campus and online)
- Online business fundamentals courses (6 credits) taken during the senior year or prior to the start of fall semester.
- In-person, week-long business residency workshops in late August and during J-term
- Online, hybrid cohort - fall, J-term and spring semester core courses
- In-person, hybrid, or online - spring semester elective courses
Curriculum
Designed for students from STEM and liberal arts backgrounds, the MS in Management immersive curriculum teaches students essential business concepts and includes experiential learning activities and career preparation. You’ll have the flexibility to customize your degree to your own career goals or interests with elective courses in areas like business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, and more.
Our MS in Management curriculum consists of 31 credits taken in as little as 10 months.
- 6 credits in Business Fundamentals
- 1 credit in Professional Business Presence
- 12 credits in courses emphasizing Organizational Effectiveness
- 6 credits in courses emphasizing Business Applications
- 6 credits in elective courses from a wide range of offerings
Classroom Experience
Collaborative Learning
Students in the MS in Management program represent a diverse set of non-business majors – from sciences to engineering to humanities, with a common goal to accelerate their career. As you move through the program together, you’ll learn from the different perspectives, which empowers collaborative communication and collective problem solving.
Learning by Doing
From case studies, simulations and client-based consulting projects, you’ll apply the concepts and theories you learn in the classroom to real-world collaborative scenarios. With this practical experience, you’ll emerge from your studies with the confidence and expertise needed to excel in your professional pursuits.
Career Preparation
Our program is designed to support your career search activities, including skill development in the areas most important for success in your chosen field, networking skills, and interview techniques. Our co-curricular activities are tailored to help you secure internships and job opportunities in your desired industry, with personalized guidance every step of the way.
Student Profile
MS in Management Class, Summer 2024
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
- Average age: 23
- Average years of work experience: 1
- Average undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- STEM undergraduate majors: 25%
- Liberal Arts undergraduate majors: 62.5%
- Health Sciences undergraduate majors: 12.5%
Admissions Requirements
Designed for students with STEM and liberal arts backgrounds, the MS in Management provides an invaluable bridge to gain real-world business knowledge, accelerate their careers and make a significant impact in their field.
Ideal Candidates
We are seeking candidates who are in their senior year of a STEM or liberal arts bachelor’s program or completed their undergraduate studies within the past two years.
Students with a business degree and/or more than two years of professional experience post-undergrad are encouraged to apply to our Part-time Flex MBA or another specialized master’s program.
Application items
Via our Online Application portal, you will submit:
- Current resume that outlines your educational and work experience
- Answers to three essay questions explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals
- Official transcript(s) from your bachelor’s degree
How Long Will It Take?
Earn your MS in Management in as little as 10 months. The courses are drawn from a set of required and elective courses.
Business Fundamentals
8.5 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
Once admitted to the program, you’ll complete two Business Fundamentals courses to introduce you to functional areas of business. These courses can be completed during your senior year or in the summer, prior to joining the cohort in the fall semester.
- Business Fundamentals I
- Business Fundamentals II
- Leadership in Organizations
Business Fundamentals
8.5 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
Once admitted to the program, you’ll complete two Business Fundamentals courses to introduce you to functional areas of business. These courses can be completed during your senior year or in the summer, prior to joining the cohort in the fall semester.
- Business Fundamentals I
- Business Fundamentals II
- Leadership in Organizations
Business Residency Workshop & Professional Business Presence
1 credit | On-campus
Prior to the start of fall term, you’ll join your cohort for a weeklong, on-campus Business Residency Workshop.
Organizational Effectiveness
9 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Business Ethics Foundations
- Data Analysis for Decision Making
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Fundamentals of Organizational Communications
- Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness
- The Inclusive Leader
Business Residency Workshop & Professional Business Presence
1 credit | On-campus
Prior to the start of fall term, you’ll join your cohort for a weeklong, on-campus Business Residency Workshop.
Organizational Effectiveness
9 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Business Ethics Foundations
- Data Analysis for Decision Making
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Fundamentals of Organizational Communications
- Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness
- The Inclusive Leader
Organizational Effectiveness
1.5 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Preparing to Change
Business Residency Workshop
On-campus
Organizational Effectiveness
1.5 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Preparing to Change
Business Residency Workshop
On-campus
Business Applications
6 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Emerging Technology
- Competitive Strategy
- Applied Business Consulting
Business Electives
6 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
You’ll choose from MBA-level electives that align with your career goals:
- Management
- Marketing
- International Marketing
- Innovation and entrepreneurship electives
- Business analytics electives
- Accounting electives
- Interdisciplinary electives
- Other MBA electives
Business Applications
6 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
- Emerging Technology
- Competitive Strategy
- Applied Business Consulting
Business Electives
6 credits | Online, asynchronous and hybrid
You’ll choose from MBA-level electives that align with your career goals:
- Management
- Marketing
- International Marketing
- Innovation and entrepreneurship electives
- Business analytics electives
- Accounting electives
- Interdisciplinary electives
- Other MBA electives
Business Fundamentals II
Immersive Business Simulator
In the Business Fundamentals II course, students engage in a dynamic learning experience with our VR coffee shop business simulator. As virtual owners of a Tommie-themed coffee shop, you'll face real-world business challenges, making pivotal decisions that influence profitability, customer satisfaction, team morale, and employee well-being. Through the use of virtual reality headsets, you'll delve deep into the practicalities of managing a business, enhancing your learning through interactive, hands-on experimentation.
This immersive method not only enriches the learning experience but also hones vital skills like adaptability, creativity, and collaboration — competencies that are in high demand in the contemporary job market.
The St. Thomas Difference
We shape aspiring and career-ready professionals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation needed to excel in dynamic and ever-changing business landscape.
Immersive Curriculum
Gain essential business knowledge, while building on your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills you need to be successful. With a focus on practical applications, our program takes you beyond the basics, exploring topics such as entrepreneurship, data-driven decision making, and emerging technologies.
You'll learn how to create value for society and navigate complex situations with ethical integrity. With a strong focus on social impact, you’ll be equipped to positively impact the world and navigate ethical dilemmas in any situation.
You won't just learn business. You'll experience it.
Hands-on Learning
At the Opus College, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. Cases, business simulations and client-based projects are integrated into the culture of the program, ensuring that you get the most out of your education.
As part of the Applied Business Consulting course, you'll collaborate with a team of peers to solve business challenges for a real client – a great way of gaining practical skills while forging valuable industry connections.
This hands-on experience is essential for preparing you for success in your career. As a result, you will tell a compelling story to recruiters and solve complex problems with confidence.
Collaborative Learning
Join a dynamic and diverse community of like-minded peers who will enrich your experience, provide support, and celebrate your successes both in and out of the classroom. Our program welcomes students from all non-business backgrounds, from engineering to English and biology. Together, you'll share a common goal of accelerating your careers.
You'll have the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams, preparing you for the real-world workplace where it's essential to interact and collaborate with many departments. Gain more than a first-class business education - be challenged by your classmates' diverse ways of thinking and inspired by their unique perspectives.
Career Acceleration
Your career development is our top priority. From career exploration activities, workshops, and career coaching, our program is designed to help you achieve your goals and succeed in your chosen field.
Our co-curricular activities are tailored to your individual goals, providing personalized guidance every step of the way as you secure internships and job opportunities in your desired field. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with our alumni and industry professionals to build a strong network of support.
We're dedicated to ensuring you have the skills you need to thrive in your career.
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