Master's in Management Online MSM Degree Program

Build up a skill set that helps you plan and manage aspects of the construction process when you earn your master's in construction management online concentration through the MS in Management program.

Courses may include:

• Construction Budgeting, Estimating & Bidding
• Construction Law and Contracts
• Construction Materials & Methods
• Construction Quality Management and Productivity

Develop the skills that allow you to prepare for and respond to crises, natural disasters and security threats when you earn an online master's in emergency management concentration through the MS in Management program.

Courses may include:

• Applied Emergency Management
• Disaster Response and Recovery
• Emergency Planning and Preparedness
• Principles of Emergency Management

The healthcare industry is full of opportunity, with a strong, upward trajectory of double-digit job growth projections – more than twice the growth expected in all occupations.

The need for well-educated professionals at the helm of that growth is more important than ever before. Healthcare management provides unique opportunities to combine the best in business standards with highly focused healthcare principles, concepts, systems and practices.

Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Healthcare degree can help set you up with the people and project management skills needed to be flexible, responsive and resilient when faced with complex business challenges. At the same time, it can provide critical knowledge integral to strategic decision-making and promotion of continuous, enterprise-wide healthcare quality improvement.

The master’s in healthcare management degree program provides a dynamic fusion of vital business principles with a solid concentration in healthcare. Among the business principles you'll explore are:

• Effective business communication
• Leadership
• Organizational culture and brand
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Talent support and development

Core management courses enable graduates to embrace broad opportunities in a variety of organizations, while concentration courses allow for more focused managerial positions within healthcare.

Career outlook:

Healthcare is the largest industry in the U.S. – and the second largest employer nationwide with more than 11 million jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 18% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.²

SNHU's program continues to evolve to meet marketplace demand, helping position you for success in procuring management roles in the healthcare segment and other diverse industries.

According to the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), healthcare executives are needed in many settings³, including:

• Consulting firms
• Healthcare associations
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Mental health organizations
• Public health departments
• Universities and research institutions

Courses may include:

• Health Policy and Law
• Healthcare Information Management
• Healthcare Quality
• Healthcare Reimbursement Systems and Finance

If it's a leadership position you seek, you may also be interested in a master's in healthcare administration.

Flexible
With no set class meeting times, you can learn on your schedule and access online course materials 24/7.

Affordable

Take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation, plus financial aid for those who qualify. We also make it easy to transfer to SNHU by accepting up to 12 graduate credits from your previous institution.

Respected

Founded in 1932, SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with over 100,000 graduates across the country. Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — which means our 200+ associate, bachelor's and master's programs meet high academic standards. In addition, many bachelor's degree programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditation. For example, SNHU's business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

To be regionally accredited, one of 7 regional accreditation organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has determined that the university meets its high academic standards and expectations. Most nonprofit institutions are regionally accredited.

In addition, Southern New Hampshire University has been nationally recognized for its efforts to lead the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education:

• “Most Innovative” regional university honors from U.S. News & World Report each year since 2015
• A $1 million grant from Google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
• Recognition as a 2017 Digital Learning Innovator by the Online Learning Consortium

See why 96% of students would recommend SNHU.*

Part of our mission to expand access to quality, higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That’s why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials — with no GRE or GMAT required.

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

Simply contact an admission counselor, who can help you explore financial options, answer all your questions, and walk you through the application process, which includes:

• Completing a graduate application
• Providing undergraduate transcripts

A master’s in management studies gives current and aspiring managers the skills they need to be flexible and responsive leaders in the face of evolving business challenges.

A management master’s degree can prepare you to assess management issues, think critically to make important decisions and strategically lead others toward a common goal.

You’ll learn how to develop talent and grow teams, guide organizational change and build relationships across an organization. You’ll also explore how to track business performance and measure key financial metrics to make data-driven decisions.

With concentrations in construction management, emergency management and healthcare management, this master’s degree in management can equip you with industry-specific skills that prepare you to lead in these fields.

Earning a management degree can prepare you to take on a new leadership role, expand your knowledge to grow in a current management job or help you stand out when applying for a new position or promotion.

“Through education, managers can build knowledge that will help in the decision-making process. Managers can learn the theoretical framework that will then get applied on the job,” said SNHU career advisor Richard Grant. “Master’s degrees can be a way to hone a manager’s grasp of the industry and business functions for an organization.”

Earning a master’s in management also has the potential to boost your pay and further your career in a growing field.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for management occupations was $104,240 in May 2018.² On average, workers with a master’s degree earn more than their peers with a bachelor’s degree. In 2018, master’s degree holders earned a median weekly salary of $1,434, compared to $1,198 for bachelor’s degree holders – an almost 20% pay increase.²

A manager oversees the productivity and interpersonal relationships of a working group and are usually responsible for supporting both the day-to-day operations and the long-term strategic goals of an organization.

A graduate degree in management will provide the key organizational and logistical skills you need to be an agile and adaptive leader across a variety of organizations and industries.

The critical-thinking skills you’ll learn in SNHU’s online master's in management program can help you land management positions in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public and private organizations, and startups or global institutions.

Jobs for management master’s degree holders² may include:

• Operational managers: Plan, organize and direct the operations of public or private sector organizations to help them run efficiently, including overseeing the activities for multiple departments. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $123,880.
• Advertising, promotions and marketing managers: Coordinate with various departments to produce marketing and advertising campaigns and conduct market research to promote a product or service. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $132,620.
• Construction managers: Plan, coordinate and supervise construction projects from start to finish, including preparing cost estimates, tracking spending and collaborating with architects, designers and clients. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $93,370.
• Emergency management directors: Plan, prepare for and lead the response to natural disasters and other emergencies in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $74,420.
• Human resources managers: Oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff, consult with top executives on strategic planning, and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $113,300.
• Medical and health services managers: Plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services, including the management of finances, regulatory compliance and facility staff. 2018 median pay, according to BLS: $99,730.

According to BLS, management jobs are projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028, resulting in about 706,900 new jobs.²

“There is always going to be a need for skilled organizational leaders – today, tomorrow and afterward,” said Deborah Gogliettino, faculty lead for human resources at SNHU. “Organizations will always embrace someone who can bring a vision, especially one of growth and sustainability. That’s a trend I don’t ever see going away."

Both a master’s degree in management and an MBA can prepare you to take on a leadership position across many industries, but the two degree programs do vary in their course offerings.

In SNHU’s master’s in management degree program, the emphasis is placed on the philosophy, science and practice of effective management. Courses focus on decision-making, human behavior, corporate communications and project management.

MBA degree programs place more emphasis on general business skills, exploring themes like ethics, communication and social responsibility. MBA courses include financial analysis, business law, economics, statistics and operations management, in addition to specific management courses.

At SNHU, MBA concentrations are available to dive deeper into specific fields of management, including healthcare management, engineering management, supply chain management and human resource management.