The Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Strategic Management is structured in an accelerated time frame, helping you apply new knowledge in your career that much faster.

• 100% online
• 15 five-week courses
• 30 credits
• 20-month completion time for most students
• Video-based lectures
• Interactive online classroom sessions
• One-on-One instructor time

Learn From…

Our faculty members are top management researchers dedicated to challenging students to develop forward-thinking solutions to some of the most important issues impacting organizations today and anticipating the challenges ahead. Broad College of Business is AACSB-accredited and one of the largest top-ranked business schools in the country.

Learn With…

A diverse, passionate network of leaders like yourself who are looking to maximize their potential in:

• • Managing effective teams
  • Leading their organizations

The Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Strategic Management is catered toward:

• Managers who seek to work effectively with corporate decision makers.
• Individuals who lead or are looking to lead an organization.
• Those tasked with strategy development and/or strategy implementation as a high-level executive.
• Members of a dedicated business or corporate strategy department.
• Entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own company.

This graduate degree is designed for experienced business professionals looking to maximize their potential in managing people and leading organizations, while enhancing their career opportunities.

To be considered for MSU’s online MS in Management, Strategy and Leadership program, you should have:

• 3 years (minimum) full-time managerial experience in a supervisory role and a high degree of potential for advancement to an organizational leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• 3.0 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)

International Applicants click here for more information.

MS in Management, Strategy & Leadership Program Application Checklist

Start Your MSU Application ✓

• Complete your online application with a $100 application fee (one-time, nonrefundable)

Order Transcripts ✓

• Official transcripts from all college/university programs or courses of study attended prior to applying to Michigan State University
• Official military transcript (if denoting servicemember or military veteran status in application)

Provide Professional Resume, Essay & Recommendations ✓

• Applicants’ resumes must include up to 20 years of work experience (if applicable).
• Applicants’ resumes must explicitly list supervisory vs. non-supervisory for each role within their work experience. If the role was supervisory, the applicant must include a range of direct reports.
• Applicants with military service must denote rank (and associated pay grade) for every position listed on their resume (military roles).
• 3 letters of recommendation from professional, work-related references, preferably supervisors. Letters should speak to your ability to work within and lead teams, and your contribution to a professional business environment are strongly recommended.
• Statement of intention essay (2 pages), detailing your direct supervisory and/or management experience, and stating how you see the degree furthering your career and organizational goals.

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Time Spent Learning Weekly

MSU’s Master of Science in Management, Strategy & Leadership concentration in Strategic Management program is completely online and designed for students to earn at their own pace. Therefore, there is no set time commitment each week. However, students should expect to spend a few hours on coursework, including readings, discussions and assignments.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,130

Total Credits Needed: 30

* Tuition is determined by the university and does not include books or other fees that may apply. These rates are subject to change at any time during the program or enrollment process.