Recent college graduates interested in business careers can now apply/enroll in a full-time, two-semester Master of Science in Management (MSM) program(opens in new window) at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. This 10-month program is designed for students to specialize in finance, operations or marketing, and will begin in fall 2024.

“With strategic planning and collaboration at Tepper and throughout the university, we designed a unique curriculum that helps ambitious, high-potential students prepare for successful careers in business,” said Kate Barraclough(opens in new window), associate dean of masters programs and teaching professor of finance at the Tepper School. "We want to use the same teaching style that made Tepper a top school in higher education to attract a diverse group of smart students who are eager to excel and learn."

A notable feature is the program’s flexibility. With a focus on business fundamentals, analytics and behavioral skills — all of which are essential to succeeding in today’s complex business landscape — students can tailor their curriculum to their specific areas of interest. In addition to the core courses, students have the freedom to take elective courses outside their specialization, encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. 

The new MSM program is open to high-potential individuals with a variety of undergraduate degrees, a quantitative skill set and minimal work experience. These students may be looking to pivot or upskill, desire a career change, or need additional skills to complement their undergraduate studies.

"The Tepper School wants to provide the best education to students at different stages in their career,” said Willem-Jan van Hoeve(opens in new window), Carnegie Bosch Professor of Operations Research and senior associate dean of education at the Tepper School. “Our MSM program focuses on students with little or no work experience and gives them a competitive edge in the job market. It also primes them for an MBA program if they choose to pursue one in the future.”

The program formally launched on Sept. 5 and will recruit for its first class of students in the fall of 2023. The program will follow the standard recruitment cycle protocol with four rounds of admission, with the inaugural cohort beginning coursework in August 2024 and graduating the following May.