Master of Science in Management
Transfer Credit Guidelines
The Master of Science in Management is a professional degree intended for those who desire to advance their career in business, nonprofit, military, or government sector. This interdisciplinary program focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, change management, global business environment, and conflict management to enable the participant to build a strong foundation to qualify for an organizational leadership or management role.
Program concentrations include:
- General Business
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Leadership
A minimum of thirty (30) credits are needed for completion of the Master of Science in Management and a maximum of (15) credits are allowed in transfer.
TUT 101 Purple badges indicate Excelsior University courses.
TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-Excelsior University courses.
All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND 501 | An Interdisciplinary Approach to Ethical Leadership | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 502 | Strategic Talent Management in a Complex World | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 501 | Business Communications | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 502 | Global Business Environment | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 530 | Project Management Principles and Application | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 553 | Organizational Behavior | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 698 | MSM Capstone | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 517 | Employee Staffing and Development | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 522 | Leading High Performing Teams | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 554 | Change Management | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 517 | Employee Staffing and Development | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 512 | Compensation and Benefits | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 515 | Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 671 | Mediation | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 552 | Leadership | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 554 | Change Management | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
