Master of Science in Management (MSM)

Master of Science in Management

Not sure what's next? 天美传媒 Mellon's Master of Science in Management gives you the business fundamentals to turn your undergraduate degree into a business career. No business background or professional work experience required.

Why Choose the MS in Management Program at 天美传媒 Mellon?

Turn your undergraduate degree into a business career in just 9 months. The Tepper School鈥檚 Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program lays the foundation of your business knowledge.听

With an emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, the MSM builds your fluency in business, leadership, and teamwork. You鈥檒l graduate prepared to stand out in your industry of choice.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the role, functioning, and structure of a business
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Work successfully as part of a diverse team
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Communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally, in writing, and in presentations
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Apply analytics to business problems
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Have a depth of knowledge in a specific business problem

Key Features of the MSM Degree Program

Bring your background: The MSM is designed for students of any undergraduate background. No business undergraduate degree is required. Build upon your existing skills with our foundational business coursework, strengthen your communication and analytical skills, and take advantage of our one-on-one career and leadership coaching to confidently enter the business world.
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Nine months to completion: This two-semester, broken out into four minis, on-campus degree program accelerates your career path for fast workplace reentry and includes executive coaching.
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STEM designation: STEM program graduates may be able to apply for a 24-month extension to their post-completion Optional Practical Training.
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Faculty expertise: Benefit from learning from and working alongside seasoned researchers and practitioners across business disciplines.

听	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4 - Priority	Round 4 - Final
Deadline	October 14, 2026	January 13, 2027	March 3, 2027	May 5, 2027	June 16, 2027
Decision	December 10, 2026	March 11, 2027	April 22, 2027	Rolling	Rolling
Deposit	February 9, 2027	April 20, 2027	May 13, 2027	Rolling	Rolling

Note for international applicants: Round 3 is the final round that you can apply for the full-time program.

鈥淭he Tepper School is a place where your ideas, feelings, and interests will be heard, discussed, and understood, with access to faculty and mentors who are always willing to support and guide you on your journey!鈥�
Jana Elbanna, Class of 2025

No business background is required for the MSM program. Whether you studied economics, engineering, liberal arts, or another subject area, the MSM is designed to give you foundational business knowledge, analytical capability, and collaboration skills to confidently enter the business world.

What if you have a minor or major in business?

The MSM is still a great option that can complement your background. If you have a business minor, the MSM can deepen your business knowledge through courses you may not have had time to take as an undergraduate. If you have a business major, the MSM can help you develop advanced, marketable communication and leadership skills, explore a different area of business beyond your undergraduate concentration, and focus on your career search with one-on-one career coaching.

Whether you're still in college or have up to two years of professional work experience, the MSM can help you accelerate your entry into a business-related field.听

What's the difference between an MSM and an MBA?

An MBA typically requires at least three years of work experience and is built for mid-career professionals pivoting or advancing. The MSM is for recent college graduates who want to build upon their existing undergraduate degrees and skills and accelerate their career in business.

The unique STEM designation for the MSM program gives you an advantage in the global business world. Employers worldwide immediately recognize this valuable designation. Combined with the backing of a 天美传媒 credential, you will graduate with a competitive edge for any path you pursue.

The MSM degree program exposes you to core concepts in management, accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management. Through hands-on learning, you鈥檒l build upon your undergraduate education, elevating your communication, leadership, presentation, and project management skills. Together, the MSM curriculum positions you as a savvy business professional primed for success across sectors.

Explore the MSM Curriculum

The Tepper School鈥檚 Masters Career Center (MCC) offers personalized coaching and job search support tailored to MSM students. You鈥檒l work one-on-one with a career counselor who helps you strengthen your resume, prepare for interviews, and build a strategy to connect with employers in your target industries. With access to the Tepper School鈥檚 global alumni network, you鈥檒l be equipped to launch your career in business analytics.

In addition to one-on-one career coaching, MSM students have access to the Tepper School's Accelerate Leadership Center (ALC). Build early career leadership skills with through professional leadership coaching. Or, you can meet directly with second-year MBA students who have been trained by the ALC through the peer-to-peer Communication Coaching program.

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Class Size

The size of the MSM cohort means you will receive highly personalized attention and develop close relationships with your professors and classmates.

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Average Work Experience

The MSM is designed for early-career professionals seeking a business foundation grounded in real-world application.

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Average GPA

While the majority of students come from engineering, business, or economics, we welcome students from most academic backgrounds.

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International Students

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Domestic students

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MS in Management Program Admissions and Financial Aid

The MS in Management program at the Tepper School is designed for recent graduates and early professionals with up to two years of work experience. Applicants with more experience are encouraged to consider the Tepper School MBA.

We take a holistic approach to admissions, giving equal weight to every part of your application. Strong candidates demonstrate leadership, communication, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and teamwork. Applicants from any undergraduate major are welcome as long as you have completed at least one college-level math course.

All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, and additional resources are available on our Tuition and Scholarships page.

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