This program is designed for students looking to start or enhance a career in management. The MSM curriculum navigates the shift from operational execution to visionary leadership. Students will move beyond theory to master the practical application of business fundamentals, including data-driven decision-making, organizational behavior, and human capital development.

Unlike the traditional MBA which often requires extensive professional experience, this program focuses on foundational agility—equipping you with the versatility to lead teams across diverse industries, from tech startups to established NGOs. We emphasize the "soft skills" that are often the hardest to master: motivating diverse teams, navigating workplace culture, and resolving the interpersonal challenges inherent in modern business.

Note: This program is ideal for "career changers" who hold undergraduate degrees and wish to add a robust layer of business acumen to their existing skill set.

Core Learning Pillars

• Strategic Leadership: Develop a personal leadership style rooted in ethics, emotional intelligence, and effective communication.

• Conflict Transformation: Gain practical tools for mediation, negotiation, and resolving workplace disputes to maintain a productive team environment.

• Talent Management: Learn how to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing employees in a competitive regional job market.

• Managerial Analytics: Utilize data to identify performance trends and optimize internal team structures.

The Master of Science in Management program serves its students and fulfills the university’s mission by:

• educating students to enhance their opportunities for career change, promotion to higher levels of management, and positions of leadership;
• engaging students in a quality program of learning that is affordable and convenient for students from the local region;
• providing practical experiences to students through class projects with local businesses and relevant case studies which relate their learning to the real world.

Required Courses
MNGT 511	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP	4
MNGT 524	MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES	4
MNGT 527	MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA	4
MNGT 533	MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL	4
MNGT 541	MANAGERIAL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	4
MNGT 553	CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE	4
MNGT 564	MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS AND DECISION-MAKING	4
MNGT 573	ESSENTIALS OF DATA STORYTELLING	4
MNGT 589	APPLIED LEARNING EXPERIENCE	4
MNGT 591	MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO	1
Total Credits		37

Students who earn an MS in Management from EWU should be able to:

• integrate complex business knowledge to analyze the competitive landscape, assess organizational capabilities, and formulate long-term strategies for sustained organizational success;
• evaluate the ethical implications of business decisions and formulate strategies that integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into organizational goals and practices;
• apply theories of organizational behavior and leadership to effectively manage teams, motivate individuals, and strategically manage human capital functions, including talent development and performance management;
• interpret key financial statements and apply essential managerial accounting principles to conduct informed financial analysis and make data-driven decisions that impact organizational budgeting and resource allocation;
• employ principles of emotional intelligence and effective communication to constructively resolve conflicts within the workplace and foster a positive, productive organizational culture;
• apply foundational marketing management principles, including market research and the development of product, price, promotion, and distribution strategies, to achieve defined business objectives;
• synthesize knowledge from all core disciplines to successfully execute an applied capstone project (Consulting, Research, or Case Analysis), demonstrating the ability to manage a complex project from conception through to a detailed, evidence-based solution.