Master of Management

Build a management foundation for the real world

Master of Management (30 credits)

In Davenport University's master of management program, you'll gain the skills to become an effective manager by focusing on leadership, stakeholder engagement, a culture of change, collaboration, process management and contemporary structure and design. You'll be ready to take business management theory and use it in the real world, applying business management master's degree concepts in actual business settings.

Delivered on Davenport's W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids or online through our Global Campus, you'll learn from faculty members who are experts in their fields. In fact, many faculty members in our master of management program are entrepreneurs while others work for global companies like Amway and Herman Miller.

Another key advantage of Davenport's master's degree in management is that no prerequisites are required. This allows you to quickly transition into our master of management program while saving both time and money.

What is a master in management degree?

Business management master's degrees focus on leading innovation, performance improvement, ethical decision making, motivation and collaboration and career goals. With a master in management degree, you'll evaluate processes to improve your organization's effectiveness and reputation. A master of management degree at Davenport will prepare you for management positions with the most up-to-date business theories and strategies, such as entrepreneurship, social media and innovation.

Explore courses for Davenport’s master's in management

In our master's degree in business management program, you'll take courses such as sustainable business strategies, where you'll gain an understanding of environmental, social and economic capital. Through courses like marketing and communication in a multicultural environment, you'll learn how to implement social media strategies and more.

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Courses		27 Credits
FINC610	Budget & Finance Management This course applies finance concepts to evaluate and manage budgets in financial decision making in the global environment. The course will include a foundational knowledge of accounting principles such as budget development and execution, program initiation, cost and revenue estimation, budget strategy and evaluation. Students will prepare a plan to obtain funding and manage a project or department budget. Basic financial concepts are covered such as capital budgeting, working capital management, risk and return measurement, cost classification, debt and equity financing and cash flow analysis. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Excel. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
HRMG700	Managing Human Resources This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT610	Creative and Critical Thinking Management today is not business as usual. Disruptive technology, challenging economies, global markets, and significant environmental concerns require visionary responses that consistently cause leading CEOs to rank the development of creative and critical thinking as an organizational priority and an essential lifelong learning practice. Through the introduction and application of idea generation tools and decision-making techniques in a variety of organizational contexts, this foundational course prepares students for successful learning in the Master of Management program and for successful practice in their chosen careers. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT670	Enterprise Growth & Developmnt This course explores the entrepreneurial process and its applications in new ventures and other aspects of business management. It examines various approaches to building new venture teams, securing financial support and implementing strategies for sustainable enterprise growth and development. The student will develop the ability to recognize and promote opportunities for change in their organization. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT732	Project Leadership Students will gain an understanding of the concepts and practices necessary to lead companies in a project environment; impacting all areas of the organization, such as operations management, technology initiatives, human resources policies and product development. The course will focus on translating global organizational objectives into project initiatives that meet corporate goals. Topics include leadership and communication skills, the role of the Project Management Office (PMO), and the associated processes and controls required to manage project portfolios in a coordinated global environment. Special focus is given to agile project management concepts necessary to operate in an ever-changing environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT760	Organizational Design/Develop An interdisciplinary approach to organization design and development serves as the foundation to evaluate organization performance at many levels. This class emphasizes the alignment of organizational design objectives, which focus on structure and systems to improve efficiency, with organizational development objectives to improve individual performance, group effectiveness and organizational culture. Within the context of an organization’s mission and stakeholder set, the influence of different structures and systems on organizational culture and communication are evaluated to identify the optimum design that will support long term performance and development goals. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 or MGMT653	3
MGMT775	Leading Transformationl Change The nature of the global economy and constantly changing environments results in organizations that must be adaptable to be successful. Nothing changes until people’s behaviors change. This course will focus on the role a transformational leader plays in creating a culture of change and managing change. Transformational leaders direct change by creating a compelling shared vision and effectively communicating this vision to all stakeholders. The full range of transformational leadership behaviors and strategies to build and sustain a culture that embraces change will be explored. Case studies and real-life scenarios will be used to better understand resistance to change, change obstacles, ethical ramifications, and how a leader can anticipate and overcome these challenges. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MGMT653 or MGMT760	3
MGMT784	Data-Driven Design/Analysis Managers struggle each day to make optimal decisions in the face of inaccurate or incomplete information. As the quantity and quality of information increase, the inherent risks of decision-making decline. This course builds skills in using data to drive decisions: scanning for critical internal and external data; gathering reliable secondary data, creating primary data as necessary, and reaching meaningful conclusions through rigorous analysis of all the data available. The student will be required to apply executive-level skills to decision-making to achieve the vision of an actual business venture. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 21 credits in the MBA or MM degree	3
MKTG638	Mktg/Comm MultiCultural Env This course prepares students to competently interact in the global business environment. Students will study cross-cultural communication, the importance of creating an organization with a high level of cultural and global awareness, and will explore the marketing impact of culture on decision making, values, time perception. Complex business and communication problems, advocacy skills, and creative approaches to communications that integrate technology skills will also be explored. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

Capstone		3 Credits
MGMT795	Stratgies Contemp Organizatns This course will integrate the concepts from previous courses as students learn the steps of the strategic planning and decision-making process. Course content will focus on a holistic approach to strategic analysis, formulation, and implementation taking into consideration an organization’s various stakeholders. Corporate governance, ethical and legal considerations and creating an environment of entrepreneurship will also be explored. Students will apply strategic planning theory and concepts when working with a business on one of their strategic concerns. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): This course must be taken in the last semester	3

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$140,503

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Why get a master of management degree at Davenport?

Our master in management degree faculty have real-life experience at global enterprises and bring that experience to you. You’ll also learn from business leaders who share their expertise through guest lectures. With online and on-campus options, Davenport's master of management degree is convenient and affordable.

Experience the Davenport difference:

Learn from experts

Davenport's master's in business management degree assures you learn from professors who are experts in management.

No experience required

Our master of management doesn’t require you have a prior business degree, education, or experience in the business world.

Prepare for success

Our graduates like Jon Krueger ’17, enterprise agile coach at Gordon Food Service, work locally, nationally, and internationally.

Learn in small classes

Enjoy hands-on learning in small classes, both on campus and online, with our business and management master's degree.

Complete real-life projects

Integrate projects into your master in management degree and study abroad to see how business is done all over the world.

Personalized financial aid

Qualify for up to $2,000 annually in scholarships. And, if you work for a corporate partner, you may qualify for an additional discount.

Get started on your master of management degree

Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your master of management degree at Davenport.

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Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Alumni success story: Meghan Reed, ABA '10, BBA '12, MM '16

Davenport alum Meghan Reed earned her master of management degree and serves as director of operations at ITS Partners, LLC.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Master of Management offers students from business and non-business backgrounds an opportunity to develop managerial competencies appropriate of all types of organizations. Graduates of the Master of Management program will demonstrate the ability to:

Lead innovation through strategic planning, change management, and performance improvement initiatives to increase organizational reputation.

Evaluate systems and processes to improve organization effectiveness.

Appraise and justify ethical decision making in light of global business values, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable business practices.

Assess and apply leadership constructs for motivating others and developing a collaborative culture.

Identify ongoing leadership learning opportunities to develop career and personal effectiveness goals.

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