Master of Science in Management

If you are eligible for more than one scholarship from the Tepper School, you may not be eligible to receive the minimum award for the additional scholarship(s). Your full scholarship amount will be outlined in your admissions offer letter.

Scholarships may be reduced or rescinded for any of the following reasons:

• Each scholarship offered is tied to that particular degree program and will need to be reconsidered if you apply to a different degree program.
• Deferment of offer of admission
• Failure to make satisfactory academic progress
• You are ineligible because your application for admission contained inaccurate information (e.g., your prior experience, partner affiliation or citizenship status stated in your application is inaccurate).
• Financial aid overaward*

*Total scholarship from all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.

No business background is required for the MSM program. Whether you studied economics, engineering, liberal arts, or another subject area, the MSM is designed to give you foundational business knowledge, analytical capability, and collaboration skills to confidently enter the business world.

What if you have a minor or major in business?

The MSM is still a great option that can complement your background. If you have a business minor, the MSM can deepen your business knowledge through courses you may not have had time to take as an undergraduate. If you have a business major, the MSM can help you develop advanced, marketable communication and leadership skills, explore a different area of business beyond your undergraduate concentration, and focus on your career search with one-on-one career coaching.

Whether you're still in college or have up to two years of professional work experience, the MSM can help you accelerate your entry into a business-related field. 

What's the difference between an MSM and an MBA?

An MBA typically requires at least three years of work experience and is built for mid-career professionals pivoting or advancing. The MSM is for recent college graduates who want to build upon their existing undergraduate degrees and skills and accelerate their career in business.

The unique STEM designation for the MSM program gives you an advantage in the global business world. Employers worldwide immediately recognize this valuable designation. Combined with the backing of a Carnegie Mellon University credential, you will graduate with a competitive edge for any path you pursue.

The MSM degree program exposes you to core concepts in management, accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management. Through hands-on learning, you’ll build upon your undergraduate education, elevating your communication, leadership, presentation, and project management skills. Together, the MSM curriculum positions you as a savvy business professional primed for success across sectors.

Explore the MSM Curriculum

The Tepper School’s Masters Career Center (MCC) offers personalized coaching and job search support tailored to MSM students. You’ll work one-on-one with a career counselor who helps you strengthen your resume, prepare for interviews, and build a strategy to connect with employers in your target industries. With access to the Tepper School’s global alumni network, you’ll be equipped to launch your career in business analytics.

In addition to one-on-one career coaching, MSM students have access to the Tepper School's Accelerate Leadership Center (ALC). Build early career leadership skills with through professional leadership coaching. Or, you can meet directly with second-year MBA students who have been trained by the ALC through the peer-to-peer Communication Coaching program.