https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/management
Jen Allison, JD, Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Management
Address: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Phone: 608.342.3942
Email: schoolofbusiness@uwplatt.edu
Statement of Purpose
The M.S. in Management prepares students to accept leadership and senior management roles within business, government, and non-profit organizations. The program enhances leadership skills and decision making across the entire organization with core coursework in accounting, supply chain, marketing, and others. A key goal, and its difference from an MBA degree, is to produce leaders who recognize that organizational value comes in many forms (e.g. financial, human, social, environmental, etc.) and have the managerial acumen to build, leverage, and sustain it. The business school's M.S. Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), providing a testament to its quality and focus on excellence in teaching that prepares students for productive careers.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Evaluate the firm’s internal and external environment to identify opportunities for value creation.
- Align resources, capabilities, and strategy to create sustainable or durable advantage.
- Apply a wide range of leadership approaches to influence employees toward a common goal.
- Design organizational systems to create and capture value for the firm.
Special Students
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or U.S. Department of Education (USDE) may register as a Special Student. Special students receive full academic credit for credit-bearing courses taken while they are on special student status. The special student may later be considered for admission into a degree program if a 3.0 grade point average has been maintained in all graduate-level work and all other admission requirements are met. All UW-Platteville graduate-level work will be included in computing the student’s academic average. Students are encouraged to talk to the appropriate program coordinator if they have questions about which courses to take as a special student. Students can earn up to 12 credits as a special student; additional credits may be allowed with special permission from the Provost Designee. A maximum of 12 credits earned as a special student may be applied to a degree-seeking program. This may limit the number of transfer credits or waivers a student may receive from other institutions.
The M.S. in Management program has a 30-credit curriculum, wherein students will complete a 24-credit core (including a 3-credit Capstone course) and 6 credits of electives from one of four emphases to satisfy degree requirements.
All courses listed are three credits unless otherwise stated.
Graduate credits in which a grade lower than a “C-” has been earned will not be counted toward the degree; however, these lower grades will be reflected in the student’s grade point average.
Curriculum
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Applied Accounting | |
| Managerial Accounting |
| Organizational Behavior | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Strategic Management | |
| Leading in a Global Environment | |
| International Supply Chain Management | |
| Organizational Change Leadership: Theory and Practice | |
| Capstone in Management | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Areas of Emphasis
Advanced Management Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Business Analytics | |
| Intercultural Change Leadership | |
| Business Ethics | |
Strategic Human Resources Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Talent Development | |
| Strategic Human Resources | |
| Current Issues in Human Resources | |
Strategic Marketing Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Consumer Behavior | |
| eMarketing Applications | |
| Customer Relationship Management | |
Strategic Sourcing Emphasis
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| Purchasing Management | |
| Warehousing and Distribution Management | |
| Outsourcing | |
Any new elective courses will apply for all catalog years unless otherwise stated.
Plan of Study
Below is a sample plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the program requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents possible course sequence(s). A student's actual plan may differ depending on the emphasis chosen and any incoming transfer credits. This sample plan assumes readiness for each course. Some courses may not be offered every term.
Students should consult their program coordinator to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their program coordinator to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
1.5-Year Plan for Master of Science in Management
2-Year Plan for Master of Science in Management
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|
| Emphasis Elective 2 | 3 |
| Write Project Proposal | |
| | 3 |
| Total Credits: 3 |
Certificate in Strategic Management
Strategic management is the process of identifying and capturing a valuable market position. The strategic management certificate provides a focused view into both the science and practice of building value for the firm across multiple domains.
UW-Platteville offers several graduate certificates. These certificates are distinct from the Master's degree, but credit earned for them might be applied toward the completion of the degree. To earn a certificate, students must complete all the required courses through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, under the direction of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty. Transferred courses or course substitutions are not allowed.
To obtain a graduate certificate, students must:
- Complete the certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course from the certificate program
- Request a certificate through their advisor within one year from completion of the final course of the certificate
To earn the certificate, students must complete the following requirements:
