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Personalize Your Management Degree To Meet Your Goals 

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100 Percent Online or Hybrid

Complete the program fully online or pursue a mix of on-campus and online coursework that suits your schedule. 

Tuition Under $23K

Earn your degree and advance your career at an affordable tuition.

No Prerequisites or GMAT/GRE Required

Learn foundational coursework and become equipped as a management professional regardless of your background. 

Optional Concentrations 

Dive deeper into a specific business area with a concentration in business analytics, data science, finance, leadership, marketing or product management or choose any elective courses that fit your goals. 

Overview


Merrimack’s online Master of Science in Management (MSM) is an accessible, customizable and flexible program designed to fit your career goals, budget and schedule. 

Tailor your coursework with a concentration in business analytics, data science, finance, leadership, marketing or product management to upskill in areas you’d like to gain experience or in subjects that interest you. Core management skills sought by today’s businesses round out a focused, cutting-edge skillset that will stand out to employers.

Customize Your Degree With a Concentration 

These optional concentrations offer a deeper dive into each business sector that you can pursue as part of your Master of Science in Management or as a standalone 12-credit certificate:

  • Business analytics
  • Data science
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Product management

Management jobs are projected to grow by 11.9 percent. The formation of new organizations and the expansion of others should lead to more than 1,258,854 new management jobs by 2034. Potential career paths for M.S. in Management graduates include:

Source: Lightcast, March 2024

Key Dates and Deadlines

Term
Application Deadline
Classes Begin
Spring I
Monday, January 6, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Spring II
Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Summer I
Monday, April 28, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
Spring I
Application Deadline
Monday, January 6, 2025
Classes Begin
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Spring II
Application Deadline
Monday, March 3, 2025
Classes Begin
Monday, March 17, 2025
Summer I
Application Deadline
Monday, April 28, 2025
Classes Begin
Monday, May 12, 2025

Why Merrimack

Merrimack makes it easy and convenient to change the trajectory of your professional career.

  • Online or hybrid learning.
  • Six in-demand concentrations. 
  • 9-16 month completion time. 
  • Full-time or part-time pace.
  • Dedicated career advisors.
  • Professional development workshops and networking events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students in the M.S. in Management program are required to complete 32 credits. On average, students can earn their degree in 12 months at a part-time pace or 16 months at a full-time pace. This timeline may vary depending on how many credits are taken each semester.

Some courses throughout the degree are offered on campus, and students can choose to attend the course in person or participate in the course online. All courses take place on weekday evenings.

Yes. Students have a variety of options to fund their education. Request more information, and an enrollment advisor will contact you to answer your questions.

Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:

  • Understand the program admission criteria and know whether you are eligible to apply.
  • Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application.
  • Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes and more.
  • Have an immediate line of support in the event you have questions or need clarification about the M.S. in Management program.
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