Master of Science in Management

About the MSM Program

One word describes Warrington’s master’s in management degree program: dynamic.

You’ll see this vibrancy in class, where students who arrive from diverse undergraduate programs and backgrounds enhance topical discussions with their perspectives.

You’ll also find it in the program’s structure: Past the core of business essentials and transferable skills, you’ll pursue what interests you — whether that’s international experience or extra finance classes.

See how these broadly applied business concepts complement your existing knowledge:

• Core courses: How do organizations track profits, attract and manage staff, and remain competitive? Key in any industry, these competencies are introduced theoretically and reinforced through group projects.
• Electives: What else would you like to know? You can use your electives to focus on one area of business, keep growing your general knowledge base or fulfill requirements to apply to an MBA program. Courses cover topics in entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, real estate or information systems and operations management.
• Group projects: In the workforce, you and your peers will put your heads together and allocate tasks to accomplish bigger goals — from meeting project deadlines to presenting a new initiative. These integrated projects preview what to expect on the job and strengthen your interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Scholarships and tuition assistance

It pays to know business. That’s more than a sentiment in the real world: Your knowledge can result in a higher title, a larger salary and more promotions throughout your career.

Do you know what also pays long term? Not graduating with significant debt. We help you upgrade your skills and keep our already-low costs down with the following:

• Scholarships: Newly admitted students may be eligible for a limited number of merit and need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship application instructions will be emailed to eligible students two weeks prior to the scholarship application deadline. Awards are open to domestic and international students.
• Florida Bright Futures: Are you surging ahead through the combination track? Florida Bright Futures recipients who graduated with their bachelor’s degree in seven semesters/105 credits or less may be eligible to apply remaining Florida Bright Futures funding to the first semester of the MSM program.
• Florida Prepaid Students: Once accepted into the combination program, Florida Prepaid students may apply any remaining prepaid funds toward graduate tuition.

Formats for the MSM program

A business background benefits all career paths. Designed for recent graduates and professionals with less than two years of work experience, the MSM degree program introduces a versatile, comprehensive set of skills for unlocking opportunities. Here’s how you can get started:

• Traditional on-campus program: Transformation kicks off with one to two intensive years of courses, projects, and assignments that frame your interests and goals in a whole new light. Designed for students who will earn their bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the program
• Bachelor’s/master’s combination program: As a current University of Florida student, you can apply to this program to begin MSM coursework while working toward your bachelor’s and enter the job market with two degrees plus a competitive skill set. Learn more about our combination degrees.
• Master’s/master’s, master’s/doctoral and joint programs: Our MSM degree meshes with other graduate and professional programs available at UF — including an MD or Ph.D. Acquire a business mindset by extending your studies for just one year. Learn more about our concurrent and joint specialized master’s programs.
• Online program: Warrington’s trailblazing, flexible MSM can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. Think you need to bulk up on your business basics after a couple of years in the workforce? The online MSM is the most efficient way to do it.

Add on a certificate: Gain tourism and hospitality industry context by adding a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The certificate is only available to students in the traditional, on-campus program.

MSM program curriculum

The curriculum consists of 32 credit hours (22 core credits and 10 elective credits) designed to provide students with a solid business foundation.

Core courses

Designed for students without prior business knowledge.

22 credits required:

• ACG 5005 Financial Accounting
• ACG 5075 Managerial Accounting
• BUL 5811 Law, Ethics, and Organizations
• ECP 5702 Managerial Economics
• FIN 5437 Finance I: Asset Value Risk Return
• GEB 5212 Professional Writing (1 credit)
• GEB 5215 Professional Communication (1 credit)
• MAN 5246 Organizational Behavior
• MAN 5502 Production & Operations Management
• MAN 6636 Global Strategic Management (Capstone)
• MAR 5806 Marketing Management
• QMB 5304 Intro to Managerial Statistics

Elective courses

10 credits required:

• Choose business electives from a variety of subject areas such as entrepreneurship, finance, information systems & operations management, international business, and real estate.
• Study abroad (optional)
• Take graduate-level, non-business electives (up to 9 credits)

Add on a certificate: gain tourism and hospitality industry context by adding a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management.