Management, MS
Business, Business Management, Management, commerce
This program will begin accepting applications for fall 2026.
Within the nation's most innovative university, the W. P. Carey School of Business is committed to building a tight-knit community. Through small classes, team-based learning and individualized attention every step of the way, your W. P. Carey experience is distinctly your own.
The Master of Science program in management equips recent graduates and early-career professionals with the core business knowledge and analytical skills to accelerate their careers, with no prior work experience required. In this online program, students learn from the same renowned faculty who teach in W. P. Carey's Master of Business Administration programs, gaining a business foundation in accounting, business analytics, organizational behavior and human resources, and strategy.
Designed for flexibility, this program can be completed in as little as one year or extended over two years to fit students' schedules. Students develop the confidence to manage people and make data-driven decisions, and they gain an understanding of the strategic dynamics that shape organizations today.
With a robust curriculum and an optional pathway into the W. P. Carey online MBA program, this program positions students for immediate professional growth and long-term success. Whether a student is a recent graduate from engineering, the sciences or the liberal arts, or just beginning their career, this program helps them translate their background into leadership and impact in any field.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
36 credit hours including the required applied project course (MGT 593)
Required Core (21 credit hours) Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
ACC 502 Financial Accounting (3)
ACC 503 Managerial Accounting (3)
CIS 503 Decision Making with Data Analytics (3)
FIN 502 Managerial Finance (3)
LES 582 Ethical Issues for Managers (3)
MGT 502 Organizational Behavior (3)
WPC 501 Statistics for Business (3)
MGT 588 Sources of Competitive Advantage (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- one letter of recommendation
- current resume
- short answer question responses
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The letter of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and opportunity for success in the program.
Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final |
Graduates have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers in diverse industries and roles that focus on practical, universal business knowledge.
Career examples include:
- human resources specialist
- logistics manager
- marketing associate
- sales manager
WPC Graduate Programs
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
