Business Management

Management Online

Master of Science (MS), online graduate program

Develop leadership skills for modern management.

Managers face an array of problems and strategic opportunities in today’s dynamic, culturally diverse workplace. Your success hinges on your ability to problem solve, organize, analyze, and lead. Lesley University’s online Master of Science in Management program helps you develop the skills you need. From understanding management approaches to effective communication and more, you’ll gain the real-world skills to help organizations of all sizes thrive.

Using a multidimensional approach, our coursework combines theory with living case studies that reflect the realities of managing in today’s global economy. Specializations in non-profit management and general management mean you can learn the specific industry skills that are most relevant to your chosen career.

At Lesley, you can build on your professional experience and take your career to the next level. Learn to leverage opportunities effectively and lead your organization to success. You’ll discover how to make the most of your internal resources as you develop management approaches for the 21st-century workplace and the changing business world.

Online Graduate Program Inquiry Form

Program Structure

100% Online

33 Credits, Accelerated 8-Week Terms
  • Required Courses 18 Credits
    • Leading and Managing in the 21st Century

      What Outstanding Organizations Do Differently

      Allocating and Managing Resources

      Systems Management

      Entrepreneurship

      Go to Market: Transforming Opportunities into Success
  • Option A: General Management 15 Credits
    • Business Models

      Measuring Success

      Customer Value

      Global Emerging Markets

      Simplicity/Innovation/Disruption
  • Option B: Nonprofit Management 15 Credits
    • Social Entrepreneurship

      Donors

      Program Development and Evaluation

      Strategic Communication and Social Media

      Accounting and Financial Management for Nonprofits
  • Approximate Time to Complete
    • Part-time: Take 3 credits/8-week term for 11 terms (5.5 semesters). Complete in about 2 years.
View Program of Study

Faculty

Bob McGrath
Robert McGrath
Associate Professor
Kim Ruegger
Kim Ruegger
Associate Provost for Liberal Arts & Business
Bob McGrath

Robert McGrath

Associate Professor

Robert's areas of expertise include: leadership, organizational behavior, ethics, first-year seminars, experiential learning, and business/management education. Prior to his work in academia, he held numerous officer positions in the banking industry. Before joining the faculty at Lesley, he was Director of the MBA program and Assistant Professor of Business at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. He has held faculty appointments at Northeastern University, Salem State College, and North Shore Community College.

He holds a BA and an MBA from Boston College as well as a PhD from Lesley University.

Read Full Bio
Publications,
Presentations
Kim Ruegger

Kim Ruegger

Associate Provost for Liberal Arts & Business

Kim brings expertise in business management, administration and developing critical written managerial communication skills. Prior to joining academia, she was employed as a financial and credit analyst in the Boston area. She holds a BA in Political Science/Spanish and an MBA in Finance.

Read Full Bio
Presentations
Total approximate cost for this master’s degree program.
Management Online
View Full Program Cost
Total approximate cost for this master's degree program. Tuition and fees are for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Financial Aid
We are committed to providing you with opportunities to support your academic goals. Federal aid and a variety of other options can help make your education more affordable.

Next steps to apply

Ready to get started? We're here to make the application process as smooth as possible. Just answer a few quick questions, and get your customized application guide.

Apply Now
29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600