Online Master of Science in Management FAQs

Most students complete the program in two years on a part-time basis without interrupting their career. Students who wish to pursue the program on a full-time basis can shorten completion time to one year. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page.

This online program is designed for working professionals and adult learners, so flexibility is built into the structure. You can take up to six years to complete your degree. To explore the curriculum, view our courses page.

The online program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full time. Full-time OHIO students complete two seven-week courses at a time, or four courses per semester. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page.

The online program is designed for busy professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time with one class every seven weeks. For more details on what you'll study, visit the curriculum page.

Tuition is $829 (Ohio resident), $848 (non-resident) per credit hour. You can review all tuition costs on the program tuition page.

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

Yes! New MSM students may qualify for up to a $10,000 scholarship. See details on the online MSM tuition page.

Note that student veterans, active military members, Ohio University alumni and corporate partners are eligible to receive up to a 15% OHIO online incentive scholarship.  

You will be automatically considered for the higher value scholarship. 

Tuition for the online Master's in Management program is $27,357 for Ohio residents and $27,984 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs and fees on the program tuition page.

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

There is a $50 application fee for the online Master's in Management program. In addition, books and travel expenses to attend the Leadership Development Conference are not included in tuition costs. You can learn more about tuition costs and fees on the program tuition page.

Yes. Ohio University's College of Business is accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This esteemed designation is held by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.

Ohio University is frequently recognized for both value and academic quality by publications like Bloomberg Business Week and U.S. News and World Report. For example, we were ranked No. 15 among Best Public Business Schools and No. 30 among Best Value Public Universities in America. Programmatic rankings include No. 49 in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.

No entrance exams are required for admission. You can learn more about what you'll need to apply to the online MSM program on the admissions page.

The first step is to start your application (opens in a new window).

No previous work experience is required for admission to this program, so you can apply directly after graduating from an undergraduate program. For more information about requirements, visit our admissions page.

We offer multiple program intakes per year and are always accepting applications. Our admissions team can help you determine the right start date for you and your academic goals. Contact us to learn more.

You will need a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to apply. Find more admissions details on the program admissions page.

Requirements include:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Current resume
• $50 application fee ($55 for international students)

Contact our enrollment team with any questions you may have about applying.

We offer three program starts per year.

Start your application today (opens in a new window).

This program consists of 33 credits. Learn more on the courses page.

You'll complete 11 courses to earn your MSM degree. You can learn more about coursework on the curriculum page.

This program features multiple certificate options: AI in Business, Accounting and Organizations, Business Analytics, Business Analytics Leadership, Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship, Executive Management for Health Care Professionals, Finance, Human Resources Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Strategic Selling and Sales Leadership. Students are required to choose two of these certificates, in addition to the Management & Leadership certificate and capstone experience, to complete their MSM degree.

When you graduate, you will have an MSM degree, a Management and Leadership Certificate, and two certificates from the list above.

This program is designed to offer maximum flexibility for working professionals and is available exclusively online. Contact us to learn more.

Coursework is delivered 100% online. However, students in the MSM program are required to attend our on-campus Leadership Development Conference. This two-day learning opportunity allows students to network with their peers, program faculty and alumni in person while attending general business presentations and MSM-specific breakout sessions.

Our faculty are a combination of academically qualified and professionally qualified, meaning that you will learn from a blend of academic thought leaders and professional practitioners.

The online MSM degree program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of mid- and upper-management roles. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects management occupations will grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, adding about 1.1 million new jobs to the market. The median salary for management occupations is $102,450, which is the highest wage of all major occupational groups.

Possible job titles for MSM graduates include public relations and fundraising manager, business management analyst, operations manager, human resources manager, compensation and benefits manager, sales manager, and financial manager.

Yes, for more information on the benefits of our Graduate Career Acceleration Team, visit the online student career support page.