• Take courses 100% online or hybrid/on campus. On-campus classes are held at The Catholic University of America campus in Washington, D.C.  
  • Increase your earning power and advance your career
  • No GRE required

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Choose from a variety of management degrees

Different than the MBA, the Master of Science in Management focuses specifically on the discipline of management--enhancing your professional ability to manage organizational resources more effectively. The MSM degree program combines a strong academic foundation with practical knowledge and skills in management taught by leading management educators.

The Catholic University of America promotes business as a force for good. Business, non-profit, and government leaders across the globe will respect your master's degree from a world-renowned institution.

  • MSM Quick Facts

    Completion Time: 1.5 - 2 Years

    Credits: 36

    Tuition Competitively Priced for Working Professionals

  • How much does this cost?

    Tuition is competitively priced. Please review the current tuition rates here. Financial Aid is available.

  • How long will this graduate program take?

    Most students finish our graduate degree programs in a little as 18 months.

  • Are classes available online?

    Yes. We offer a variety of course delivery options, and you can choose from the following:
    • Hybrid (a blend of in-person and online course delivery)
    • In-person
    • Online (face-to-face synchronous instruction or asynchronous courses, where you can follow assignments, course syllabus, and deadlines at your own pace).

  • How will this graduate program benefit me?

    • Advance you career with classes taught by industry experts with professional connections in government, non-governmental, and private agencies. 
    • Prepare for upward mobility with course work in Project Management, Organizational Leadership, and Communication.
    • Assistance with career placement or advancement in fields such as management consulting, marketing, healthcare, project management, and human resources.

  • Career Outcomes

    Positions range from Construction Manager, Human Resources Officer, Logistics and Distribution Manager, Marketing Executive, Sales Executive, and Systems Analyst.

  • Average Salary

    According to payscale.com, the average salary for a professional with a MSM degree in the United States in 2025 is $79,375.

  • Alumni Outcomes

    Recent alumni have been promoted within the Federal government, hired by state governments in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, have joined the banking industry, earned positions in project management and human resource management for private companies in the greater District of Columbia metropolitan area, and have been hired by companies throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Program Details
  • The MSM program consists of a total of 36 semester credits, with course tracks varying based on the discipline.
  • Participants typically take two courses per term. SPS-based campus courses meet once a week, from 6:10 - 8:40 p.m. (or 5:40 - 9:40 p.m. in the shorter summer sessions). Other on-campus courses meet as scheduled by their respective schools and departments. Online courses meet as needed. 
  • Students must earn at least a 'B' (3.0) grade point average -- both overall and on final projects completed as part of the Master's Capstone courses.
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To get started on your degree simply fill out the quick form on this page, call us at (202) 319-5057, or email cua-gradadmissions@cua.edu. 

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