Management Master's Program
Program Details
Degree
Master of ScienceDepartment
School of Business Graduate ProgramAvailable
On campusEngineering, science and math skills are highly sought after by employers, but recent college graduates in these disciplines often have difficulty distinguishing themselves in order to get the jobs in which they are most interested.
The Stevens master's degree in Management helps students with limited exposure to business to round out their résumés with practical instruction that teaches them how leadership, innovation, economics and strategy shape and define the roles they'll play in industry. The Management program can be completed in just 12 months, making it the perfect complement to a four-year bachelor's degree, and is available entirely online for maximum convenience.
Employers see graduates of the Stevens Management program as ideal job candidates who need little training, as their education prepares them to create immediate impact at work.
At the School of Business, going back to school right after completing an undergraduate degree doesn't mean putting the real world on hold. As a Management student, you'll gain firsthand experience through a curriculum shaped by input from the executives on the program's advisory board. Stevens also offers the Industry Capstone Program course and opportunities to meet corporate managers, both helpful as you strengthen your professional network in search of impactful employment opportunities.
The Management master's program at Stevens is available on campus or fully online. Visit the link below to learn more about and apply to the online program.
Core curriculum
Corporate financial management requires the ability to understand the past performance of the firm in accounting terms; while also being able to project the future economic consequences of the firm in financial terms. This course provides the requisite survey of accounting and finance methods and principles to allow technical executives to make effective decisions that maximize shareholder value.
This course deals with the basic problems of managing a project, defined as a temporary organization built for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control, and evaluation of the project. Conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation, and morale. Cases will be used to illustrate problems in project management and how to resolve them.
MGT 506 Managerial Economics
This course introduces managers to the essence of business economics — the theories, concepts and ideas that form the economist’s tool kit. Microeconomic topics include demand and supply, elasticity, consumer choice, production, cost, profit maximization, market structure, and game theory; macroeconomic topics will be GDP, inflation, unemployment, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and fiscal and monetary policies. In addition, basic concepts in international trade and finance will be discussed.
MGT 700 Econometrics
An introduction to the science of designing statistical models of economic processes. Students will be required to build and estimate a number of models during the term. Topics include regression theory, statistical difficulties in regression analysis, advanced topics in single-equation regression, models of qualitative choice and simultaneous equation estimation. Prerequisites: MGT 503
An interdisciplinary course which examines the elements of, and the framework for, developing and implementing organizational strategy and policy in competitive environments. The course analyzes management problems both from a technical-economic perspective and from a behavioral perspective. Topics treated include: assessment of organizational strengths and weaknesses, threats, and opportunities; sources of competitive advantage; organizational structure and strategic planning; and leadership, organizational development, and total quality management. The case method of instruction is used extensively in this course.
This course exposes students to the macro and micro aspects of organizational behavior and theory that are essential to technology management. The macro aspects will focus on structural contingency theory as an approach to effective organizational design. The micro aspects will focus on leadership, teams, and individual behavior (e.g., motivation, job attitudes). Specific issues and problems which are covered include: the relationship of the organization with the external environment, the influence of the organization's strategies, culture, size, and production technology on the organization's design, and strategies for managing organizational processes such as teams, conflict, power/politics and organizational change. Current topics, that are key to technology management (e.g., virtual teams), will be stressed.
The study of marketing principles from the conceptual, analytical, and managerial points of view. Topics include: strategic planning, market segmentation, product life-cycle, new product development, advertising and selling, pricing, distribution, governmental, and other environmental influences as these factors relate to markets and the business structure.
This course covers the general area of management of operations, both manufacturing and non-manufacturing. The focus of the course is on productivity and total quality management. Topics include quality control and quality management, systems of inventory control, work and materials scheduling, and process management.
This course introduces the student to topics in the management of technology and examines the critical role of technology as a strategic resource to enable management to achieve organizational objectives. Topics include entrepreneurship, developing and managing new ventures, managing innovation, the technology life-cycle and technology forecasting, management of research and development (R&D) personnel and projects, evaluation of R&D projects, and integrating technology strategy with the organization’s overall business strategy.
The 30-credit master's degree in Management is designed for students with bachelor's degrees in the engineering, science or liberal arts disciplines who want to understand how their academic training can be applied to help them succeed in a business setting. Coursework demonstrates, through hands-on, applied learning, how technical expertise fits into the organizational picture, and prepares professionals to confidently lead people and projects.
Application deadlines
Full-time students can complete the Management program in just one year, making it especially ideal for applicants seeking business skills before entering the workforce. Applications to this program for full-time students are accepted in three distinct cycles. To be considered for admission, all materials must be submitted by the deadline.
Application cycle | Application deadline | Application decision | Acceptance deadline |
Priority | Oct. 15 | Dec. 1 | Jan. 15 |
Standard | Jan. 15 | March 1 | Included in admission offer |
Final | April 15 | May 1 | June 1 |
This program can also be completed on a part-time basis. All part-time applications to this program are accepted on a rolling basis.
Admission criteria
To be considered for the Management master's program, your application must include the following.
All candidates to this program are required to submit GMAT or GRE scores with their application; part-time applicants with work experience may be eligible to waive this requirement. Only students with excellent test scores will be deemed a fit for the coursework. However, it's important to keep in mind that your test scores are only one feature of your application, and will be considered along with your other credentials. Please use the following reporting codes to submit test scores to Stevens:
GRE: 2819
GMAT: 638LX12
International students also must include TOEFL or IELTS scores along with their applications.
Stevens often invites master's candidates to interview prior to making an admissions decision. If you are selected for an interview after submitting your application, you will receive instructions via email.
Work experience is not a requirement for this master's program. However, the admissions committee values applicants with at least one year of professional experience. You must include a résumé with your application that highlights:
Academic record.
Work and internship experience.
Leadership abilities.
Professional aspirations.
Your application must include two letters of recommendation. The strongest applications will include one letter from a current supervisor, and one from a former supervisor or previous employer who can speak to your leadership potential and discuss your professional performance.
Your application must include official transcripts from all universities you have attended, or in which you are currently enrolled. These records must show your name, the name of the university attended, enrollment dates, coursework completed and grades assigned. Your bachelor's degree must be in science, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related discipline. Your degree also must come from an accredited institution, and you must have attained a B average, to be considered.