Master of Science in Management

The Master of Science in Management program at Worcester State University provides you with the theoretical and applied knowledge you need to excel in a highly competitive, rapidly changing business environment. It offers a high-quality education at a competitive cost.

Geared toward working adults, this flexible program can be completed part time. Current undergraduate business administration majors may enroll in a 4-Plus option that enables the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements to be completed in 5 years.

You have the option to concentrate in either accounting, leadership, or marketingand the program offers you in-depth study in your area of specialization that reflects current thinking for the real marketplace.

In small classes, expert faculty use case studies, research projects, and analysis of management theories and concepts to ensure that you develop the competencies you need to advance your career. You will not only master your chosen content area but also further develop your critical analysis abilities, creative problem-solving skills, ethical reasoning, technical proficiency, and global perspective.

With specialized knowledge in their field and applied learning experience, graduates of this program have a competitive edge in today's job market. They go on to find success in such roles as accountants, senior managers, marketing managers, research analysts, and brand managers.

In addition to the graduate school\u2019s general admission requirements, you must also: take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and have the results sent to the graduate school and submit 3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or supervisors. If you have a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from an accredited US college or university, we will waive your GMAT requirement. Admission to this program is on a rolling basis, and applicants can take up to 6 credits prior to being accepted into the program. Official transcripts with a calculated GPA for the institution that awarded your baccalaureate degree, Official transcripts of each graduate institution awarding degree(s) or course credit beyond a baccalaureate degree (if applicable). Applicants from countries outside of the United States in which English is not the language of instruction, must also submit a score of 79 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a score of 6.5 or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a score of 100 or above on the Duolingo Test, a score of 59 or above on the Pearson PTE test, or a score of 4 or above on the International English Language Proficiency Test (iTEP). A waiver of this requirement may be available for IELI Bridge to University graduate-level students.