Overview
Indiana Wesleyan University participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DSH) Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Currently, the National and Global Office for International Students supports students seeking the Master of Science in Management program with instruction occurring at our Marion, Indiana campus. The MSM program is available in a traditional format and in a hybrid modality for students wishing to maintain student visa status. In the hybrid modality students will be required to attend a residency weekend for each course.
A Degree That Will Work For You
Residency Overview
Classes will begin Friday morning and continue all day Saturday. Students are required to attend the entire residency and should plan travel arranged in order to be checked in by 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time on Friday morning and be in attendance until 6pm Eastern Standard Time on Saturday.
Friday
- Check-in: 8:00-8:55 am
- Classes: 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday
- Check-in: 8:00-8:55 am
- Classes: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop your knowledge and people skills so you can lead effectively in organizational management
- Apply theories and concepts to business decisions and solutions
- Implement communication strategies to achieve organizational goals and become a better negotiator
- Understand your management capabilities and design a plan for future growth to ensure you’re ready for the next level
- Stand out to employers by developing sound business skills and instincts
- Relevant and Convenient
- Complete your degree in approximately 18-20 months
- Cohort groups provide mutual support
- One-time registration, no more waiting in line
- Classes meet one night per week or online
- Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise
Accreditation
The Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
Not all programs are offered at all locations and some may only be available online.
Tuition & Financial Aid
| Credit Hours | Online Tuition | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Total | $480 / credit hour |
*Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
The total cost of the program, including tuition, books, and fees, will be determined prior to your enrollment. The cost will be divided into several payments spread over the course of the program. Course textbooks will be shipped to you before each course begins. The cost of books increases for shipments outside of the 48 contiguous United States.
The total credit hours and per-credit-hour costs listed above are effective for the core program. For prerequisite or other required courses if applicable, students will need to pay for appropriate tuition, books, and any additional fees. Costs may change if you withdraw from the program and restart in a future program at a later date.
Courses
Below is the list of courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.
Core Courses
Policy and Organizational Change Specialization
Information Technology Management Specialization
CITM-501,CITM-502,CITM-503,CITM-504
Requirements
Below are the lists of requirements for the MS in Management program. Click on each link to expand the requirements. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at studentcare.international@indwes.edu
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed. If an applicant's GPA is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the college.
Graduation Requirements
- All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
- Overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For undergraduate students, a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required for regular academic admission. For graduate students, a score of at least 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) is required for regular academic admission.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For undergraduate students a score of at least 6.0 is required; for graduate students a score of at least 6.5 is required; for doctoral students a score of at least 7.0 is required for regular academic admission.
*Waiver Qualifications
- Attended the last four full years at a U.S. high school.
- Attended the last four full years in an international educational institution where English is the principal language of instruction; institution may be required to provide verification.
- Earned an SAT Reading Test subscore of at least a 27.
- Earned an ACT English and reading scores of at least 20.
- Earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution.
- Earned a GRE Score of at least 290
- Earned a GMAT score of at least 400
College transcripts for schools outside the United States should be evaluated by a credential evaluation service like ECE (www.ece.org), WES (www.wes.org), or one that is approved by NACES (www.naces.org/members.html).
Start Dates
Below are the upcoming dates for the Master of Science with a major in Management program in Marion, IN. This list is updated regularly as new classes are added.