The
Master of Science in Management (MSM) program,
formerly called the Master of Science in Industrial Management,
is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in
Operations and Supply Chain Management. The MSM program also
prepares students for Doctoral study in this field.
The program is accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),
and has received a special commendation for excellence from the South Carolina Commission for
Higher Education.
Program of Study
The MSM program
requires 30 semester hours (10 courses) beyond the
program co-requisite courses. All students must pass a final
examination prior to graduation.
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1. Core Courses (All eight required)
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MGT 803 Operations
Management |
MGT 812 Supply Chain Management |
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MGT 804 Operations Strategy |
MGT 821 Facilities and Systems Design |
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MGT 808 Manufacturing Planning and Control
Systems |
MGT 861 Information Systems |
MGT 809 Organization Theory and Behavior
(or MGT 815 Personnel Management) |
MGT 854 Design of Experiments in Business &
Management |
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2. Elective
Courses (Select any two) |
Students can choose any two graduate-level
courses that are related to their program of study, and approved
by the Graduate Programs Committee. Students should consult the
Graduate Coordinator or the current graduate catalog for a list
of the courses that may be available.
Topics for elective courses in the Department of Management
include information systems, E-commerce, human resource management,
service operations, international operations, management science, and
technology management. Note:
Not all elective courses may be offered during a given
academic year. Other graduate level courses (e.g., courses from
Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) may be approved by
the Graduate Programs Committee for inclusion in the elective set on a
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3. Program
Co-Requisites |
Students who have not completed either undergraduate or
graduate courses in Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Marketing will
be required to do so as part (typically at the start) of the MSM
program. These co-requisite courses may be taken in conjunction with
some of the core courses.
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Links for More Information
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How to Apply?
New MSM students are typically admitted only in fall, although
exceptions may be made on an ad-hoc basis for spring semester entry.
The application must be made to the Clemson Graduate School.
The Graduate School now allows (and prefers) electronic submissions of
applications. Go to
www.grad.clemson.edu to access this feature. If you do not have
access to the Internet, you may receive a paper application by
contacting the Graduate School at
grdapp@clemson.edu.
The MSM program accepts both GRE and GMAT scores as part of the
application. In addition to materials required by the Graduate School,
the MSM program requires a short (no more than two pages long) essay
in English, giving the reasons for seeking the MSM degree from Clemson
University. Applications will not be processed until the essay is
received.
Application deadline for ALL applicants (from within the U.S.
and from overseas): Complete applications, including all
accompanying documents and test scores, must be received by March
15 for fall semester entry, or August 15 for spring semester
entry.
Contact Information |
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information about the Master of Science in
Management curriculum and program of
study or applying for admission to the program,
contact: |
For further
information about Clemson University Graduate
School
policies and procedures, general financial
assistance opportunities for graduate students,
and/or general information for international
students, contact: |
Dr.
Russ Purvis
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Department of Management, 101 Sirrine Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-1305
Phone: (864) 656-3770
Fax: (864) 656-2015
rlpurvi@clemson.edu |
Dr.
Bruce Rafert
Dean, Graduate School
E108 Martin Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: (864) 656-3195
Fax: (864) 656-5344
grdapp@clemson.edu |
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