• Module: A B C
• Book Title: No textbook required

• Module: A B C
• Book Title: No textbook required

• Module: A
• Book Title: Contemporary Strategy Analysis
• Author: Robert M. Grant
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISBN:9781119120834
• Edition: 9th
• Comments: 9th ed is required but not available through Bisk.

• Module: B
• Book Title: Organizational Behavior: Securing Competitive Advantage
• Author: Wagner, John A. III, & Hollenbeck, John R.
• Publisher: New York, NY: Routledge
• ISBN: 9780367444167
• Edition: 3rd (2020)

• Module: C
• Book Title: Business Ethics: Case Studies and Selected Readings with MindTap
• Author: Jennings, Marianne M
• Publisher: Stamford, CT: Cengage Publishing
• ISBN: 978-0-357-71777-6
• Edition: 10th

• Module: A
• Book Title: No Textbook Required

• Module: B
• Book Title: Drive: Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us
• Author: Pink, Daniel H
• Publisher: New York, NY: Riverhead Books
• ISBN: 9781594484803

• Module: B
• Book Title: Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager
• Author: Gary Latham
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
• ISBN: 9781473676978
• Edition: 2nd

• Module: B
• Book Title: Staffing Organizations
• Author: Timothy Judge and John Kammeyer-Mueller
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• ISBN:
  • ISBN10: 1260703053
  • ISBN13: 9781260703054

• Module: C
• Book Title: Compensation
• Author: Gerhart, B.
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• ISBN: 9781264080908
• Edition: 14th
• Comments: 14th ed is required. The print rental or eBook (9781265748050) can be purchased from the publisher McGraw Hill.

• Module: B
• Course Pack from Cognella Academic Publishing. Instructor will email the class with details to purchase.

• Module: C
• Book Title: No textbook required

The Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership program focuses on the critical skills that can unlock your full potential for supervisory and executive leadership. It is a deep dive into management, strategy, and leadership skills, whereas an MBA program is broader and shallower and includes quantitative skills in areas such as accounting, finance, and economics.

Earning a master’s degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership can prepare you to take on managerial, supervisory and executive roles in a variety of industries in the corporate sector, the nonprofit sector or the public sector. Most of our graduates are in Management Consultant, Senior Manager, Director, or VP roles, and some have made it to the level of President or CEO of their organization. The program also prepares students for roles in business or corporate strategy or consulting, as well as a range of operational roles. In addition, you will gain the skills necessary to lead organizations through times of transition.

Both an MBA and MS degree signify that the holder has completed a course of graduate level study in business or management. An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a general degree that covers a broad range of business topics such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations and strategy. A MS, or Master of Science, is a more specialized degree that focuses on a specific area of business. In terms of career options, an MBA typically provides more flexibility as it is seen as a general degree that can be applied to many different types of businesses. A MS may be seen as more valuable for positions that require in-depth knowledge of a particular business expertise. Both degrees can lead to successful careers in business and management.

For more information, please read our blog, MBA vs. MS? What’s the Difference Between the Degrees?

Upon completion of your online MSU program, you will receive a master’s degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership. This advanced credential can show employers that you have earned the specialized training for careers leading teams and promoting organizational success.

The Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership program has been designed for mid-career professionals looking to advance. On average, students have 13 – 14 years of full-time work experience and around 8 – 9 years of supervisory experience upon entry to the program. Around 10% of our students are early career professionals under the age of 30. All students are required to have a minimum of 3 years of post-undergraduate experience.

Additionally, success in the program requires a combination of skills. First and foremost, you need to be able to assess a situation, identify the key issues and develop creative solutions. You should also effectively communicate your ideas to others and persuasively present your arguments. Being organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to plan and execute complex projects, is key. Finally, you should be able to inspire others and build positive relationships.

Strategic managers are responsible for guiding their organization to attain long-term goals. They apply their analytical skills to understand industries and devise strategies. They possess interpersonal and communication skills to lead organizational change. Strategic managers look for ways to align people, structure and systems to carry out improvements in business and corporate strategy.

The Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership program is a 100% online program with no in-person options. Students have the flexibility to complete the program in as short as 20 months or to take as long as five years . Because all students are employed on a full-time basis, the MS MSL program is a part-time program with students typically taking six credits per semester. The program has been designed specifically for busy professionals working in responsible roles on a full-time basis. Each course and the program as a whole have been developed to ensure a high level of flexibility and a reasonable workload.

Absolutely a Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership is worth it! Not only do our students rate highly their courses and learning during the program, our graduates have benefitted greatly from their time in the MS MSL program. Our most recent graduate survey indicated nearly 30% of MS MSL graduates received a promotion during the program or within six months of completion, while over 63% received a raise of $5,000 or more and had an average annual salary of over $139,000 post-MS MSL program. In addition, graduates consistently rated their learning in key areas pertaining to management, strategy, and leadership above a 4.3 on a 5-point scale and 96% would recommend the MS MSL program to a friend or colleague.

The Michigan State University Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership program program is the second highest ranked program among similar programs and is ranked first in three of four specialty rankings related to the program (General Management, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Behavior), while ranking second in Leadership among 205 programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Since the inception of the Master’s in Management, Strategy & Leadership program, over 60% of students have completed it in 20 months (5 semesters). Around 71% have completed the program in two years (6 semesters) and 81% have completed it in three years (9 semesters). The five-year graduation rate is 87%. There is a strong network of more than 1,300 MS MSL graduates.

Having a Master’s degree in Management, Strategy & Leadership will be a boost to your career and can open up many opportunities that would otherwise be closed, especially in Fortune 500 companies. Having an MS MSL degree from a highly ranked AACSB-accredited program and institution can help you compete for scarce leadership roles. However, securing such a role is just the beginning. You need to perform at a high-level once in that role. The learning and application of a wide array of management, strategy, and leadership skills taught in the Michigan State University MS MSL program will enable you to succeed in supervisory and executive roles.