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Online Master's in Management MS Degree Program

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Cost per credit $637

Total courses 12

Term length 10 weeks

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Program Overview Why get a master's in management online?

Learn best practices for leading, supporting and developing people, projects and organizations in the Master of Science in Management online degree program at Southern New Hampshire University. You can explore electives in the general track or specialize your program with a concentration in construction management, emergency management or healthcare.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Methods for supporting & developing talent
  • Communication & business relationship skills
  • Critical thinking, data analysis & ethical reasoning applications
  • Integration methods for project management tools
  • Strategies to articulate the importance of data & analysis
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Courses & Curriculum Online management courses that prepare you for your career

Gain skills needed to be flexible, responsive and resilient in the face of unprecedented business challenges. In the online management master's degree program at SNHU, you'll study crucial leadership topics such as communication, culture, decision-making, human behavior, project management and research – helping you learn to lead.

Concentrations

Online management degree concentrations

Choose the general track or tailor your degree to your career goals with one of the following 3 concentrations:

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 concentration online 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
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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
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Healthcare is a booming industry, and the need for efficient managers at the helm of its 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 face 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 it's still growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an average of 1.8 million healthcare job openings annually between 2022 and 2032 — more than any of the other occupational group. According to the BLS, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1

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.

Courses may include:

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

SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which means we meet certain standards of academic quality, and have the tools and resources necessary for students to be successful. The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.

This program and its concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on the ACBSP accreditation page.

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Tuition Cost & Savings College can be more affordable than you think

As a nonprofit university, SNHU offers some of the lowest online tuition rates in the country. And when you work with our Financial Services team, we'll explore ways to help you save even more on your education – and customize a payment plan that works for you.

Online graduate programs

Student
Cost per credit
Cost per course
Cost for 36-credit degree*
Full- and part-time students
$637
$1,911
$22,932
Active-duty military and spouses | Full- and part-time students**
$470
$1,410
$16,920

*before previously earned credits are applied

Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

**Note: Students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.

Additional costs: Course materials vary by course.

Transfer credits and lower your cost by:

$1,911 $3,822 $5,733 $7,644
Transfer credits and lower your cost by:

If 3 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $17,199

If 6 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $15,288

If 9 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $13,377

If 12 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.

Your remaining tuition cost: $11,466

How we estimate your tuition cost:

We look at the cost per credit multiplied by the number of credits you need to earn for a master's degree. Most master's degrees require 36 credits. SNHU allows you to transfer in up to 12 credits, requiring a minimum of 24 credits to be taken at SNHU. This is only a tuition estimator and doesn't account for other fees that may be associated with your program of choice.

Career Outlook What can I do with an MS in Management?

Many career paths eventually lead to managerial roles. By earning your master's in management, you can become a professional who supports an organization's mission, values and goals while getting the most out of its teams, resources and processes.

Whether you're an individual contributor looking to build leadership skills or current manager who wants to advance further, the MS in Management is the ideal degree for individuals looking to move to that next step in their organization.

Industries

Preparing you for an ever-changing and increasingly connected world, the skills you learn in the Master of Science in Management program translate well in any industry, including:

Plan, coordinate, budget and supervise construction projects from start to finish.

Manage stakeholder teams and direct operations to keep businesses running smoothly.

Direct the creation of materials that will enhance the public image of an employer or client.

Map out strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

Plan and direct a medical facility's services to ensure patients are offered top care.

Expand awareness of an organization and further their mission through events/fundraisers.

1.1 million

Management job openings annually through 2032, projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1

$116,880

Median annual pay for all management positions as of May 2023, according to the BLS.1

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

Diandra Burke, who earned her degree from SNHU in 2021.
Diandra Burke, who earned her degree from SNHU in 2021.

In many ways, this academic program guided me into my current senior specialist role at the company. I remember watching my management team handle situations and relating them to what we were learning about in class. I could relate what I was working on with my leadership and work experience.

Diandra Burke-Costa '21

Frequently Asked Questions

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. It can prepare you to assess management issues, think critically to make important decisions and strategically lead others toward a common goal.

In a Master of Science in Management program, 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, a master’s degree in management from SNHU can equip you with industry-specific skills that prepare you to lead in these fields.

At SNHU, we offer 3 MS in Management concentration options, each built to fit your desired career track. They are:

Construction management: There's a growing need for business development managers and construction managers with specialized skillsets in planning and coordinating project budgets, as well as monitoring compliance with safety codes and regulations.

The construction management concentration at Southern New Hampshire University is unique in that it's highly focused on practical application. Students are taken on a journey that begins with detailing the schedule, scope and cost of a project to comparing construction materials, methods and equipment.

Along the way, the inclusion of real-world case studies brings the course to life for learners as they explore quality control processes, construction law, and risk assessment as essential components developed to prepare students for work in the field.

Emergency management: This concentration gives graduates the tools and education they need to develop and navigate crisis management plans for an organization. Disaster response and recovery is an essential component to the curriculum. It builds necessary skills, such as collaboration and communication skills with multiple stakeholders – including critical incident stress with the public.

Healthcare: This concentration empowers graduates to succeed as managers in healthcare – another high-demand field.

The curriculum for the healthcare concentration at SNHU was developed by experienced healthcare industry professionals who understand the challenges today's leaders face. You'll learn specialized skills to help prepare you for leadership in areas such as clinical services, health and wellness, healthcare operations, public relations and business development.

"Being a healthcare leader comes with its own unique challenges," said Cera Wilson '21. "Often we are scientists by trade, trying to understand business perspectives and principles. Even more so, healthcare finance, laws and policies are unique. This program is a great opportunity to grow oneself as a leader and a healthcare provider."

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 Rich 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 $116,880 in May 2023.1 On average, workers with a master’s degree earn more than their peers with a bachelor’s degree. In 2023, master’s degree holders earned a median weekly salary of $1,737, compared to $1,493 for bachelor’s degree holders – a 16% difference.1

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 master's 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 holders1 may include:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Medical and health services managers: Plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services, including the management of finances, regulatory compliance and facility staff.

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, online MBA concentrations are available to dive deeper into specific fields of management, including:

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Sources & Citations

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at:

  • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm (viewed June 26, 2024)
  • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm (viewed June 26, 2024)
  • https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm (viewed June 26, 2024)

Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.