A new degree option from the Lundquist College of Business is set to deliver an essential foundation in business and boost career potential in just 10 months, with the option to build upon credits for an MBA with the University of Oregon. The degree is specifically designed for those without an undergraduate degree in business and soon-to-be graduates without direct work experience.
Applications are now being accepted for the new Master of Science in Management (MSM) with coursework set to begin this fall.
The program offers a condensed version of the MBA core curriculum plus electives and runs from September to June. Coursework focuses on core business knowledge, strategic decision making, teamwork and leadership in diverse settings, and legal and ethical insights.
“It’s a high course load, but also a highly economical option for those who choose it,” said Caitlin Biddulph, director of Lundquist College Admissions. “The program is a path to a master’s degree through the foundation of business knowledge. And if MSM students return to the UO to pursue an MBA, the credits are stackable toward that degree.”
Described as “a connector, facilitator, and incredibly supportive of students,” instructor Emily Moore, a former occupational therapist, was hand-selected in 2017 to teach for the college and became a full instructor in 2019. Moore is heading up the new MSM program and will lead the capstone experience for students.
“The ideal candidate for an MSM degree is a highly motivated new or recent graduate from any academic background who is eager to gain essential business knowledge and leadership skills,” she said.
Moore is also looking forward to introducing a new cohort of students to everything the Lundquist College of Business has to offer, including our outstanding Mohr Career Services and Professional Edge teams, as well as hands-on experiences that culminate in a capstone project with actual business clients and site visits.
The Master of Science in Management program starts this fall. Applications are due July 25.
—AnneMarie Knepper-Sjoblom, Lundquist College Communications