The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Master of Science in Management program offers an innovative, advanced study of the management process and its outcomes. Offered through UW-Green Bay’s Austin E. Cofrin School of Business, the program prepares effective leaders and strategic decision-makers for the region’s businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Students in the program include managers from organizations of all sizes, as well as individuals aspiring to enter the management profession. This program provides students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to lead and succeed in complex, dynamic organizations. Experienced professionals find that further education enhances their profiles and opens new opportunities. The program develops leaders prepared to address new management challenges and contribute meaningfully to their workplaces and communities.
Leadership, innovation, strategic thinking, sustainable stewardship, global thinking, and effective communication are the program’s cornerstones. Students experience a diverse array of courses in marketing strategy, data science and decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, managing sustainable and responsible organizations, and human resources practices. The program’s curriculum and teaching methods emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving, integrating theoretical and applied approaches to foster lifelong learning.
The Master of Science in Management is designed with students’ needs in mind. Students benefit from small classes and the opportunity to work closely with dedicated faculty who challenge them to perform at the highest levels. These instructors have extensive community, professional, and international experience, and hold doctorate degrees or possess decades of industry expertise.
Convenient scheduling is a key feature of the program. Many graduate students work full-time and pursue their studies part-time. Master of Science in Management courses are offered in the evening or online. While the program is structured to accommodate part-time students, it also serves those seeking full-time education.
Students can complete the program within a year through the 7-week semester class options available. All classes are available online.
Boost your career in a shorter time frame through stackable graduate management certificates. The credits you earn through a certificate can be put toward a graduate degree when you're ready for the next step. Students who complete all requirements of the graduate program can earn up to three graduate certificates during the process.
Accelerated Track for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students in the Cofrin School of Business, in majors such as Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing, can take up to nine graduate credits at the undergraduate level from general emphasis degree electives as part of our accelerated track. Please consult your undergraduate advisor and the Graduate Studies Office before choosing this option.