Comprehensive. Purposeful. Complementary.
Our M.S. in Management program gives students the knowledge and skills to apply key business concepts in organizational settings. Small class sizes and a student-centered approach allows for true collaboration and mentorship with your peers and faculty. By focusing our curriculum, we are able to efficiently and effectively give you the tools you need to be a knowledgeable, flexible, creative and ethical member of the workforce.
Our program is designed to be completed in 9 months on a full-time basis for a total of 30 units.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the LMU M.S. in Management will:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in core business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and business analytics.
- Apply analytical and critical thinking to solve complex business problems using data-driven approaches.
- Recognize and articulate the importance of ethical reasoning, social responsibility, and sustainability in business decision-making.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to engage with diverse perspectives, global business contexts, and interdisciplinary teams to solve organizational challenges.
- Communicate effectively in professional settings through written, oral, and digital formats.
- Demonstrate basic skills in using information technology for solving business problems.
Everything You Need to Kickstart Your Career
Core Courses
All M.S. in Management students complete the following:
- BADM 602 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
- BADM 605 - Management and Organizational Behavior
- BADM 606 - Marketing Management
- BADM 607 - Effective Management of Operations & Supply Chain Using Data and Visualization
- BADM 608 - Financial Management
The M.S. in Management includes a course that focuses on career readiness, personal branding, and professional skill-building. Through a combination of self-assessment tools, career exploration activities, and practical workshops, students will develop a personalized career strategy and gain competencies in networking, communication, and workplace professionalism.
- Professional Development (new for fall 2026)
For detailed course descriptions, see the University Bulletin.
Electives
Students must complete 3 elective courses and have the option to declare a concentration in Marketing or Sustainability by completing 3 electives in the specific area; declaring a concentration is optional.
Marketing electives are offered through our MBA Program. Students may select from any of the MBA marketing electives offered during their time in our program.
Sustainability electives are offered through our M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation. Students may select from the following courses:
- ENSI 6205 - Entrepreneurial Law
- ENSI 6210 - Environmental Problems, Issues & Impacts
- ENSI 6211 - Environmental Law, Policy & Ethics
- ENSI 6212 - Developments in Sustainable Technology
- ENSI 6213 - Sustainable Product and Process Development
For course descriptions, see the University Bulletin.
Sports Management electives are offered through our Business of Sports Certificate. M.S. in Management students who complete three Business of Sports courses with a grade of B or higher will earn the Business of Sports Certificate.
Please note: "Introduction to Entertainment Accounting and Finance" is not available to M.S. in Management students due to overlapping course content.
Students who choose not to pursue a concentration may select electives across these areas based on their interests.
Capstone Project
All students participate in a spring capstone project in a small team, sourcing their own business project or simulation with guidance from the course instructor while exploring industries and challenges aligned with their interests. Working collaboratively, teams conduct strategic analysis, make data-informed decisions, and present actionable recommendations.
- Capstone Project (new for fall 2026)
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