Master of Science in Management
Not sure what your next career move should be? The MSM program at the Tepper School gives you the business fundamentals to pursue that next stage with confidence and clarity.
Why Choose the MS in Management Program at Carnegie Mellon?
The Tepper School’s Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program lays the foundation of your business knowledge.
With an emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, the MSM builds your fluency in business, leadership, and teamwork. In just nine months, you’ll graduate prepared to stand out in your industry of choice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role, functioning, and structure of a business
- Work successfully as part of a diverse team
- Communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally, in writing, and in presentations
- Apply analytics to business problems
- Have a depth of knowledge in a specific business problem
Key Features of the MSM Degree Program
- Nine months to completion: This two-semester, broken out into four minis, on-campus degree program accelerates your career path for fast workplace reentry and includes executive coaching.
- Five specializations: Specialize in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Operations, or Strategy. All offer a strong emphasis on experiential learning and job search prep.
- STEM designation: STEM program graduates may be able to apply for a 24-month extension to their post-completion Optional Practical Training.
- Faculty expertise: Benefit from learning from and working alongside seasoned researchers and practitioners across business disciplines.
MS in Management Program Details
The MSM program at the Tepper School strengthens your quantitative skills and big-picture thinking through project-based work and a market-aligned curriculum.
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.
Customize your MSM experience by choosing from five specializations in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, operations, or strategy.
The Tepper School’s Masters Career Center (MCC) offers personalized coaching and job search support tailored to MSBA 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.
After completing the MSM program and two years of work post-graduation, you become eligible to apply for the Accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Tepper School.
The accelerated MBA is the same as a Tepper School MBA — you will join the incoming cohort and have all the same advantages. The Accelerated MBA simply streamlines redundant coursework to reduce tuition.
“The Tepper School is a place where your ideas, feelings, and interests will be heard, discussed, and understood, with access to faculty and mentors who are always willing to support and guide you on your journey!”
Jana Elbanna, Class of 2025
MS in Management Program Admissions and Financial Aid
The MS in Management program at the Tepper School is designed for recent graduates and early professionals with up to three years of work experience. Applicants with more experience are encouraged to consider the Tepper School MBA.
We take a holistic approach to admissions, giving equal weight to every part of your application. Strong candidates demonstrate leadership, communication, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and teamwork. Applicants from any undergraduate major are welcome as long as you have completed at least one college-level math course.
Graduates of the MSM program who gain two or more years of professional experience are eligible to apply for the Tepper School’s Accelerated MBA.
All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, and additional resources are available on our Tuition and Scholarships page.
MSM Class Profile - Class of 2026
Undergraduate Majors Most Represented
Engineering | Business | Economics
37
Class Size
The size of the MSM cohort means you will receive highly personalized attention and develop close relationships with your professors and classmates.
.5
Average Work Experience
The MSM is designed for early-career professionals seeking a business foundation grounded in real-world application.
3 .33
Average GPA
While the majority of students come from engineering, business, or economics, we welcome students from most academic backgrounds.
73 %
International Students
27 %
Domestic students
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The Master of Science in Management degree program at the Tepper School of Business establishes your foundation in core business fundamentals. It ensures you graduate confident, skilled, and ready to pursue your career with purpose and integrity.
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