The Fontbonne OPTIONS Master of Management (MM) degree program is designed to develop the skills and tools of management science necessary for effective administrative leadership in private government, and nonprofit enterprises. Focusing on internal operations of an organization, including management of people and projects, the MM curriculum is appropriate for professionals who wish to remain in their specialty field, but who want to step into or enhance their skills in a managerial role.

Outside of class, learning continues with study teams that meet four hours weekly on group projects. Sharing talents, experiences and learning resources, students have a significant opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge than can be achieved through individual effort alone.

The OPTIONS MM is approximately 18 months.

Curriculum:

FUNDAMENTALS of EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (3crs/7wks)

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT I

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR and HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3crs/6wks)

LEGAL and ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT of BUSINESS (3crs/6wks)

ACCOUNTING and FINANCE for NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS (3crs/6wks)

MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3crs/6wks)

BUDGETING (3crs/6wks)

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE and COMMUNICATION (3crs/6wks)

RESEARCH EVALUATION TECHNIQUES for MANAGERS (3crs/5wks)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3crs/6wks)

MANAGING for QUALITY and EXCELLENCE (3crs/6wks)

BUSINESS POLICY and STRATEGIC PLANNING (3crs/6wks)

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT II

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES in the MANAGEMENT of ORGANIZATIONS (3crs/6wks)

Admission requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited, degree-granting college or university. Official transcript must be received from the degree-granting institution.
• A minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4-point scale.*
• A minimum of three years of significant, full-time work experience.
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references.

* GPA less than required minimum may be considered for admission, by submitting a written request for conditional admittance from the Admission Review Committee.

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