Management, M.A.M.
Dr. Jennifer Plantier, Program Director
The Master of Arts in Management (MAM) is the next step for aspiring graduates or leaders with an interest in pursuing management careers or for mid-career professionals looking to take on management responsibilities. This 30-36 hour program draws on all the disciplines of business and management, allowing students to develop their understanding of business operations and organizational behavior from multiple perspectives. Ultimately, the goal is for students to graduate with a solid foundation in effective management practice in their chosen industry, to prepare them for an eventual leadership role. The degree may be of particular interest to Hardin Simmons University students who have acquired a major in business administration or one of the university’s liberal arts degrees.
The MA in Management is a fully online program to provide students with needed flexibility in completing course work.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for the MA in Management program, a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work. Seniors currently pursuing a bachelor degree from Hardin Simmons are allowed to enter the EAGL program allowing 6 hours of graduate work to count toward both degrees.
Requirements for Full Admission
To receive full admission to the program, students must provide:
- Official transcripts from all schools attended showing a conferred degree.
- A detailed resume
- A writing sample
- An interview (in person, online, or telephone) with the Program Director.
No GMAT or GRE is required
International Students
International students who wish to participate in the MA in Management program can take it fully online from their home country.
A student whose native language is not English must provide an official TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based exam, a 213 on the computer-based exam or a 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. HSU school codes: TOEFL- 6268
Residency Requirements
A maximum of 18 semester-hours of approved graduate work may be transferred into the MAM program provided the student did not complete the previous degree. A maximum of six semester hours may be transferred from a previously completed degree. These courses must have been taken within 10 years prior to the first enrolled semester at HSU.
Courses
By action of the Graduate Council and graduate faculty, all students must have a minimum of 50% of their curriculum in 6000 level courses.
Curriculum
Complete the following:
Required Courses
Business Electives
| | Business Electives (9) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Comprehensive Exam
Total Credit Hours: 36