Master of Science in Management
Not sure what's next? Carnegie Mellon's Master of Science in Management gives you the business fundamentals to turn your undergraduate degree into a business career. No business background or professional work experience required.
Program Length
Nine Months
Program Delivery
Full-time, on campus
Scholarships Available
Yes (see below)
Average Accepted Salary
$97,500, Class of 2025
MS in Management Alumni Success Stories
Your undergraduate major is just the beginning. Discover how MS in Management alumni have turned their diverse academic backgrounds into business careers.
Lela Yuan
Decision Science and Human Computer Interaction 鈫� Category Manager
Undergraduate Institution: 黑料专区听
Current Employer: TikTok, Category Manager
The Master Career Center鈥檚 supportive recruiting approach helped Lela understand what employers at large technology companies look for and gave her the confidence to perform in high-stakes interviews. She also highlighted how Carnegie Mellon鈥檚 entrepreneurial ecosystem and her Hackathon experience at the Tepper School made her stand out to recruiters.
Rongdong Chen
Economics 鈫� Consulting
Undergraduate Institution: Brandeis University听
Current Employer: Product Manager, Yarbo
With a background in economics, Rongdong chose the Tepper School to gain data-informed, quant-based business skills for a consulting career. Through resume coaching with the Masters Career Center, Rongdong learned to articulate the connection between his past experiences and the specific industry and company he was targeting.
Mitchell Stokey
Mechanical Engineering 鈫� Operations
Undergraduate Institution: 黑料专区听
Current Employer: Symbotic, Operations Development Program Associate
For Mitchell, the Tepper School MSM program provided exactly what he needed to become the well-rounded candidate Symbotic was seeking. Through the MSM program, he gained exposure to key business disciplines such as accounting, finance, optimization, and economics, while continuing to build on the quantitative rigor he had developed as an engineering student.
MS in Management Program Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
All MSM applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships during the admissions review process to help reduce the cost of attending graduate school. No separate scholarship application is required.
Investing in Our Region: Guaranteed Scholarships
At 黑料专区's Tepper School of Business, we believe that investing in the talented students graduating from our region's colleges and universities is essential to strengthening Pittsburgh's future, as well as the future of our newly announced Miami campus. Beginning with the 2027- 2028 academic year, eligible students and alumni of the following institutions who are admitted to the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program will be considered for scholarship awards ranging from $15,000 to $30,000.
These scholarships reflect our commitment to making world-class graduate business education more accessible to talented individuals in our region, while creating additional pathways for them to develop the skills, connections, and experiences needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving business environment.
$30,000 Scholarships
黑料专区
$15,000 - $30,000 Scholarships
| Ohio | Pennsylvania | West Virginia | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
Case Western Reserve Denison College Kenyon College The Ohio State University | Allegheny College Carlow University Chatham University Duquesne University Penn State University Point Park University Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh Washington & Jefferson University | West Virginia University | Florida Atlantic University Florida International University University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Miami |
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If you are eligible for more than one scholarship from the Tepper School, you may not be eligible to receive the minimum award for the additional scholarship(s). Your full scholarship amount will be outlined in your admissions offer letter.
Scholarships may be reduced or rescinded for any of the following reasons:
- Each scholarship offered is tied to that particular degree program and will need to be reconsidered if you apply to a different degree program.
- Deferment of offer of admission
- Failure to make satisfactory academic progress
- You are ineligible because your application for admission contained inaccurate information (e.g., your prior experience, partner affiliation or citizenship status stated in your application is inaccurate).
- Financial aid overaward*
*Total scholarship from all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
What Career and Professional Development Support is Available to MSM Students?
Exceptional Job Search Support Through the Masters Career Center
The Tepper School鈥檚 Masters Career Center (MCC) offers personalized coaching and job search support tailored to MSM students. You鈥檒l work one-on-one with a career counselor who helps you strengthen your resume, prepare for interviews, and build a strategy to connect with employers in your target industries. With access to the Tepper School鈥檚 global alumni network, you鈥檒l be equipped to launch your career.
Professional Development Through the Accelerate Leadership Center
In addition to one-on-one career coaching, MSM students have access to the Tepper School's Accelerate Leadership Center (ALC). Build early career leadership skills with through professional leadership coaching. Or, you can meet directly with second-year MBA students who have been trained by the ALC through the peer-to-peer Communication Coaching program.
鈥淭he Tepper School is a place where your ideas, feelings, and interests will be heard, discussed, and understood, with access to faculty and mentors who are always willing to support and guide you on your journey!鈥�
Jana Elbanna, Class of 2025
MSM Class Profile - Class of 2026
Undergraduate Majors Most Represented
Engineering | 听Business | 听Economics
37
Class Size
The size of the MSM cohort means you will receive highly personalized attention and develop close relationships with your professors and classmates.
.5
Average Work Experience
The MSM is designed for early-career professionals seeking a business foundation grounded in real-world application.
3 .33
Average GPA
While the majority of students come from engineering, business, or economics, we welcome students from most academic backgrounds.
73 %
International Students
27 %
Domestic students
Frequently Asked Questions
No business background is required for the MSM program. Whether you studied economics, engineering, liberal arts, or another subject area, the MSM is designed to give you foundational business knowledge, analytical capability, and collaboration skills to confidently enter the business world.
Yes. The MSM is still a great option that can complement your background. If you have a business minor, the MSM can deepen your business knowledge through courses you may not have had time to take as an undergraduate. If you have a business major, the MSM can help you develop advanced, marketable communication and leadership skills, explore a different area of business beyond your undergraduate concentration, and focus on your career search with one-on-one career coaching.
No. Whether you're still in college or have up to two years of professional work experience, the MSM can help you accelerate your entry into a business-related field.听
An MBA typically requires at least three years of work experience and is built for mid-career professionals pivoting or advancing. The MSM is for recent college graduates who want to build upon their existing undergraduate degrees and skills and accelerate their career in business.
The unique STEM designation for the MSM program gives you an advantage in the global business world. Employers worldwide immediately recognize this valuable designation. Combined with the backing of a 黑料专区 credential, you will graduate with a competitive edge for any path you pursue.
The MSM degree program exposes you to core concepts in management, accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management. Through hands-on learning, you鈥檒l build upon your undergraduate education, elevating your communication, leadership, presentation, and project management skills. Together, the MSM curriculum positions you as a savvy business professional primed for success across sectors.
Admissions and Deadlines
The MS in Management program at the Tepper School is designed for recent graduates and early professionals with up to two years of work experience. Applicants with more experience are encouraged to consider the Tepper School MBA.
We take a holistic approach to admissions, giving equal weight to every part of your application. Strong candidates demonstrate leadership, communication, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and teamwork. Applicants from any undergraduate major are welcome as long as you have completed at least one college-level math course. No business background is required for the Tepper School MSM program.
MS in Management Admissions Deadlines
| 听 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 - Priority | Round 4 - Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | October 14, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
| Decision | December 10, 2026 | March 11, 2027 | April 22, 2027 | Rolling | Rolling |
| Deposit | February 9, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | Rolling | Rolling |
Note for international applicants: Round 3 is the final round that you can apply for the full-time program.
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