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Master of Science in Management

Grounds future leaders in theories of management, finance, human resources, and communications—preparing them to tackle whatever challenges the corporations, nonprofits, and governments of tomorrow face.

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"I think the MSM offered by SNU is a prime example of the possibilities and can be used to greatly enhance a manager into that 'Professional Manager' arena from the 'Senior Technician' which greatly benefits the organization by making them more agile, more adaptable, and introducing servant leadership and increasing the quality of work life."

Travis S.

MSM Graduate

Program Overview

SNU’s Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles, organizational behaviors, project management, operations, and human resource management. The management degree program equips learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and manage a volatile business environment.

The curriculum includes a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, ensuring our learners are prepared for real-world challenges. MSM degree students learn from professionals with extensive business backgrounds, focusing on skills like problem-solving and project management.

Our graduates emerge from the program with a robust skill set in leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication, making them well-prepared to take on high-level managerial roles and drive innovation within their organizations. Graduates with an MSM degree are prepared to lead people and organizations, manage as top-level decision-makers and project managers, and direct organizations toward success.

Textbooks: For this program, students are automatically opted into a program through Slingshot called Cengage Unlimited. This subscription based service will last through your entire program and will give you access to WebAssign courseware as well as any other digital Cengage Learning titles. Nearly all SNU M.S. Management courses use digital textbooks available through Cengage. If desired, students can choose a different plan offered through Slingshot, or opt out of these benefits. 

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6
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9
start dates per year
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Graduate in as few as
12-18 months
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34
total credit hours
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$625
per credit hour
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Learn one night a week on campus or 100% online

Upcoming Start Dates

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Tulsa
Monday, January 27, 2025
Bethany
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Online

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Management Certificate 

The Management Certificate is designed for individuals who desire to pursue a career in the field of management. This certificate will provide students with knowledge related to essential management functions with a focus on the practical application of management concepts. 

Management Certificate Courses (12 credit hours - 100% online)

MGT 6213 Quality Management Systems 3
MGT 6463 Global Leadership 3
MGT 6283 Project Management 3
MGT 6153 Strategic Human Resource Management 3

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DO?

Directors of Supply Chain Management oversee all aspects of the supply chain, from acquiring materials to delivering finished goods. They manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, analyze data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to ensure on-time deliveries

WHY SHOULD YOU GET A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE?

The advanced business degree will help prepare you to lead and manage diverse teams and organizations. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and framework to elevate to senior leadership positions.

WHO HIRES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE GRADUATES?

Graduates are hired by employers in the operations, leadership, logistics, and supply chain management industries.

WHAT JOBS WILL THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE PREPARE YOU FOR?

The MSM degree will prepare you for careers such as Project Manager, Director of Supply Chain Management, Director of Human Resources, Consultant, Director of Operations, etc.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A DIRECTOR OR PROGRAM MANAGER?

$85,000-$104,000

WHAT MAKES SNU'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UNIQUE?
  • Christian Worldview
  • 6-week courses
  • One course at a time
  • Small class sizes
  • Scholar-practitioner instructors
  • Cohort format
  • Cengage Unlimited (Ebook and Online Learning Platforms)
  • 12-18 months completion time
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAM?
  • 20 hours per week
  • Strategic business plan
  • Dedicated Academic Advisor
  • Cohort Model
  • Leveling course
HOW MUCH DOES THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE COST?

$21,250 ($625 per credit hour) + Books (Cengage Unlimited) No fees

DOES SNU OR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT OFFER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES OR JOB PLACEMENT?

We have a monthly Business and Leadership Network event and several networking events throughout the year.

WHY SHOULD I COMPLETE MY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT DEGREE AT SNU?

SNU is a place that will challenge you academically and spiritually. Once you complete your degree, you will have become an expert in your discipline, formed lasting relationships, and prepared for our ever-changing world.

HOW CAN I EARN THIS DEGREE WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME OR RAISING A FAMILY?

Earning a degree while working full time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:

  • Classes take place one night a week or entirely online.
  • Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
  • Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
  • Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
  • Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
  • A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.

 

"[This program] was perfect because I could work and finish my degree in a reasonable amount of time … SNU is a small university, and they care. You are not just a student. You are not just a number. The instructors cared, and you took classes with a group of people that really became family."
Stan C.
MSM Graduate

Courses

This 34 credit hour graduate program will prepare you to be a leader in the world of business. Students in this program take one class at a time so they can master one subject before moving onto the next. You will learn to clearly communicate as a professional, analyze information, critically think about the economic environment, and more. Continue reading for a full course list with descriptions.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

Credit hours: 4 This course provides a foundation in professional business concepts related to accounting, economics, finance, global business, marketing, management, and business law and ethics.

EXPLORING BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Credit hours: 3 This course explores the managerial skills necessary for strategy development.  Emphasis will be placed upon generating value and sustaining competitive advantage within the marketplace. 

ETHICS AND LAW

Credit hours: 3 This course examines law, regulation, and ethics within business. Emphasis will be placed on the laws that regulate business relationships and attention will be given to the importance of ethical practices upon the employee, firm, consumer, and society. Case studies are incorporated to assist the student in understanding ethical practices and the laws governing today’s business environment as well as social responsibility and ethical leadership.

MARKETING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Credit hours: 3 This course incorporates the techniques necessary for formulating domestic and global marketing strategies for the 21st century. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of marketing opportunities, analysis of marketing mix activities, and assessment of corporate marketing strategy implementation.

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Credit hours: 3 This course explores business operations necessary to compete in the global marketplace. Attention is focused on business models and barriers to global expansion such as cultural, political, or economic aspects.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Credit hours: 3 This course enhances the ability to lead organizations and their members. Emphasis will be placed upon organizational behavior theory, effective communication practices, motivational theory, and organizational culture analysis.

MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS

Credit hours: 3 This course emphasizes the usage of quantitative techniques to support strategic managerial decision-making.  Focus will be on the analysis of data and application of findings rather than mathematical developments, with the goal to solve practical business problems. 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Credit hours: 3 This course focuses on management practices related to implementing a quality management system. Emphasis will be placed on the customer, product quality, process approach and improvement, evidence-based decision making, and technology.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Credit hours: 3 This course focuses on leadership practices that address issues in the global environment. Emphasis will be placed on culture, motivation, organizational behavior, and team performance.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Credit hours: 3 This course focuses on developing an organized approach to managing a project. Emphasis will be placed on planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement.

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Credit hours: 3 This course focuses on the framework for helping organizational leaders/hr leaders/leaders develop a superior workforce. Emphasis is placed on performance management, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Meet our Program Administration

Dr. Keith Toles Jr.

Program Director

Dr. Toles is the Program Director of Graduate Programs in Business at Southern Nazarene University and is responsible for the MBA, MBA-HC, and MSM programs. He holds the rank of Associate Professor and leads a team of 60 faculty and staff at 3 campuses. His areas of research include strategic management, sustainability, and DEIB. Dr. Toles teaches graduate, courses in business with a focus on strategy and managment. Dr. Toles’ transformative leadership style and scholar-practitioner experience have made him a respected figure in the academic community and marketplace.

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He recently received the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award and the Best of Region Award. Dr. Toles is a serial entrepreneur and has founded and operated several businesses in the sports apparel, marketing, transportation, e-commerce, and lawn & landscape industries. Recently, he was selected as the recipient of the Young Alumni Award. This distinction is particularly meaningful as it recognizes one alumnus from the past 15 years based on their exceptional achievements and positive impact on higher education.

Dr. Toles loves helping students develop a deeper understanding of business as he believes business helps construct ways to understand and analyze the world.

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Jeff Seyfert

Assistant Director

Jeff Seyfert is an SNU alumnus (1987, BS in Marketing) with an MBA from the University of Tulsa. Jeff started at SNU as a full-time faculty member in the School of Business in 1990. He taught a variety of courses in the areas of Marketing, Management, Economics and Finance for 10 years. He then moved over to Graduate Programs in Business where he served as Marketing Director for eight years, including the last three as Interim Director. Since 2008, Jeff has served as the Assistant Director for Graduate Programs in Business. Jeff continues to teach on an adjunct basis for Professional Studies and the School of Business, along with an occasional Graduate Business course.

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Jeff and his wife, Melissa, live in Prague, Oklahoma and have two adult daughters. Helping learners succeed in the program and making sure they have an exceptional experience is Jeff's passion.

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Zipporah Williams

Academic Advisor

 

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“I have begun applying much of what I learned within the work center, and my departments are becoming more agile and better-functioning departments because of it. I am happy with those results because my coworkers feel and see more accomplished during the day.”
Travis S.
MSM Graduate

Testimonials

Admission Steps 

Enrolling at SNU is a simple process. With rolling start dates, there’s no need to wait months at a time to begin your educational journey. Plus, our generous transfer policy and prior learning assessment can shorten your path to graduation. Once you are ready, take the following steps:

Step 1. Apply online at degrees.snu.edu/apply

Step 2. Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov using school code 003149

Step 3. Send official transcripts from any colleges you have attended to SNU at pgsadmissions@snu.edu
or ATTN: SNU PGS Admissions, Southern Nazarene University, 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008.

You will be contacted regarding any supporting materials we may need. Upon acceptance, your student success advisor will help you enroll and prepare for success as an adult student at SNU.

Locations

Online

Online classes are specially
designed for professional &
graduate studies.
Phone: +1 (405) 491-6332
pgs@snu.edu

Bethany Campus

6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: +1 (405) 491-6332
pgs@snu.edu

Tulsa Campus

8210 E. Regal Ct.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Phone: +1 (918) 664-4100
pgs@snu.edu

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Program Accreditations

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

ACBSP's accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent accrediting body that ensures the quality and integrity of higher education institutions in the United States. It accredits post-secondary institutions in 19 states ensuring they meet specific standards related to academic programs, financial stability, faculty qualifications, and student services. Accreditation by the HLC is essential as it validates the legitimacy of an institution's degree programs, allowing students to receive federal financial aid and ensuring the transferability of credits between accredited schools​.

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