Accelerated Master of Science in Management (MSM) Program

The Accelerated MSM Program offers all UIndy students the opportunity to complete the requirements for the bachelor’s and master’s degrees within five years. Students will follow the standard sequence of courses for both the general education core and their major core. Beginning in the second semester of the sophomore year students may substitute MSM courses for undergraduate business courses as described in the Accelerated MSM Course Outline below, or as general electives for non-business majors. Four MSM courses satisfy the requirements of undergraduate courses in the school of business or qualify as general elective credits for other programs on campus. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, students must complete the MSM course requirements to be awarded the MSM degree.

Admission Requirements and Process

Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours.
2. Have a minimum 3.10 cumulative GPA.
3. Complete the application.

Process

1. Interested candidates should schedule an initial advising meeting and informal interview with the Graduate Program Director.
2. Further advising with undergraduate advisor.
3. If the requirements above are met, then complete the online application.
4. Completed applications are forwarded to the Graduate Program Director for review. 
5. Registration is processed through Graduate Business Manager.

Admission to the Accelerated MSM Program will be by application only. Students should meet with the Graduate Program Director and their Academic Advisor before applying. Students will be eligible to apply during the first semester of the sophomore year of study with the first MSM course being taken as early as the second semester of the sophomore year. Applications will also be considered for students applying during their junior and senior years.

Requirements for Graduation

Students must complete all University requirements for graduation prior to receiving their undergrad degree. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the undergrad degree, students must complete a total of at least 150 credit hours before receiving the MSM degree. Graduate business courses must comprise at least 30 of the total credit hours. Students must fulfill all University and School of Business requirements for graduation prior to receiving the MSM degree. At least 18 graduate credit hours must be taken after completion of an undergraduate degree. This program is designed for students to complete both undergraduate and MSM degree requirements within five years. Admission to the program and graduation does not require strict adherence to the five-year schedule. Students may take more than five years to complete the program.

Tuition and Fees

All courses taken prior to completion of the undergraduate degree will be billed at the undergraduate tuition rate. Summer MSM courses will be billed at the graduate tuition rate. All courses taken after completion of the undergraduate degree will be billed at the graduate tuition rate.

Format

All classes are delivered online to students in an asynchronous timeframe, meaning there are no specific meeting times for them.

Accelerated MSM Courses

Students will be required to take a course of study that includes taking graduate and undergraduate courses concurrently. The course outline described below may be modified, consistent with the unique circumstances and prior coursework of an individual student. Students are required to consult their academic advisor prior to registering for any course. A proper sequence of courses is required for students to complete the degrees in the five-year time frame.

* MATH 220 – Elementary Statistics and MSM 660 - Operations Management or SCM 210 must be taken before MSM 525.

Additional Courses Required for Completing the MSM

• MSM 520 Leadership & Ethics
• MSM 504 Financial Management
• MSM 690 Strategic Management
• MSM 631 Leading Organizational Change
• MSM 663 Negotiation
• MSM 562 Applied Management Experience

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