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Graduate Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Lasell offers a Master of Science in Management degree with concentrations in Elder Care Administration,
Elder Care Marketing, Fundraising Management, Management, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Human Resources Management and Project Management. Five course graduate certificates are available in each
concentration.
The Graduate Certificate option is composed of:
- 15 credits
- 3 concentration courses
- 2 electives*
The MSM program is structured as follows:
- Total degree requires 36 credits, of which up to 6 may be waived based on prior courses taken.
- 21 credits (7 courses) comprise the core offerings
- 15 credits in the concentration, divided between required and elective courses
- All students complete an electronic portfolio
The curriculum is based upon seven central pedagogical themes. These themes are:
1. Professional communications
2. Critical thinking
3. Ethics and social responsibility
4. Team work
5. Dynamic change
6. Global perspective |
7. Connected learning through
a. Internships
b. Practica
c. Guest speakers
d. Plant and facility tours
e. Outreach/service-learning opportunities |
Core curriculum (21 credits):
MGMT 701 - Fundamentals of Executive Management (3 credits)
MGMT 703 - Management Information Systems (3 credits)*
MGMT 704 - Financial Management (3 credits)*
MGMT 705 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)*
MGMT 706 - Marketing Management (3 credits)*
MGMT 707 - Operations Management (3 credits)*
MGMT 799 - Internship/Research Project Capstone (3 credits)
Up to two (2) starred classes may be waived by students with appropriate background and academic achievement.
MSM Concentration & Graduate Certificate Requirements
Elder Care Administration*
MGMT 720 Social Gerontology
MGMT 721 Elder Care: Policies and Politics
MGMT 722 Housing & Long-term Care Options for Older Adults
Elder Care Marketing*
MGMT 722 Housing & Long-term Care Options for Older Adults
MGMT 724 Marketing to Seniors
MGMT 740 Consumer Behavior
Fundraising Management*
MGMT 713 Fund Raising and Development
MGMT 735 Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals
MGMT 737 Annual, Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts
Human Resources Management*
MGMT 709 Conflict Resolution Through Negotiation
MGMT 728 Human Resource Management
MGMT 731 Human Resource Law
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Marketing*
MGMT 740 Consumer Behavior
MGMT 741 Marketing Research
MGMT 742 Marketing Communications
Management*
MGMT 728 Human Resources Management
MGMT 749 Ethical Theory in Management
MGMT 751 Business Strategy
Non-Profit Management*
MGMT 713 Fund Raising and Development
MGMT 748 Social Marketing
MGMT 749 Ethical Theory in Management
Project Management*
MGMT 714 Principles of Project Management
MGMT 751 Business Strategy
MGMT 752 Change Management
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*Two MSM Electives
All MSM concentrations require two more electives. Students may take any MSM course offering to fulfill their elective credits.
View the entire Graduate & Professional Studies course descriptions.
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