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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A business management degree provides students with a broad, foundational, yet highly sought after understanding of how organizations operate. It equips those who seek to lead people and organizations with essential knowledge in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, statistics, and strategy. For students who are new to business, it provides the core skills required to make informed decisions, understand business models, interpret data, and contribute meaningfully within any organization. For those who already have business experience, it strengthens and formalizes what they’ve learned on the job, sharpening the ability to analyze performance, use data more strategically, and communicate recommendations with confidence. Earning a management degree signals to employers that a job candidate has a well-rounded, relevant toolkit for professional success.

  • Yes. Organizations across industries seek professionals who understand the fundamentals of how businesses function. Management degrees offer versatile, transferable skills such as analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and process management. Whether you seek to advance in your career, pivot to another profession, or gain highly sought-after leadership skills, the program equips you with practical knowledge and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

  • Because the Master of Science in Management (MiM) builds cross-functional, job-ready skills, graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings—from entry-level positions to mid-level management and advanced leadership opportunities.

    Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers across industries. Such as:

    • Business or Operations Analyst
    • Marketing or Communications Coordinator
    • Project or Program Assistant
    • Human Resources or Talent Management Roles
    • Financial or Data Analyst
    • Customer Success or Client Relations Roles
    • Project or Operations Manager
    • Marketing/Strategy Manager
    • Senior Manager
    • Director of Operations

  • Through program related events, guest lecturers, site visits to companies and organizations, as well as off-campus and virtual social gatherings, students have the opportunity to build their network, make invaluable connections with high-level executives and hiring managers, and meet with MS in Management alumni. The Gabelli School and Fordham University also offer a huge number of large- and small-scale events in which to partake and organizations to join, which can expand personal and professional networks.

  • While the Gabelli School of Business MS in Management (MiM) provides a comprehensive understanding of the business functions, it also focuses on humanistic/global leadership, which emphasizes putting people first without compromising on performance. It is a form of values-based management that strategically builds empathy and trust; connects work and leadership to purpose and meaning; and promotes growth, well-being, self-respect, and the respect and appreciation of others.

  • Generous merit-based scholarships are available to help make your education more affordable. MS in Management students also may be eligible for employer tuition reimbursement, which can offset the cost of the program. This reimbursement typically varies by employer, ranging from a fixed dollar amount to a specific percentage of the total tuition expenses. Such support can make pursuing a graduate degree more financially accessible for working professionals. Talk to your admissions representatives about these options.

  • The MS in Management (MiM) is designed to build core skills that leadership roles require including strategic thinking, negotiation, problem framing and solving, communications and decision-making, while honing skills in conducting business and leading people responsibly and ethically. The degree also provides skills and insights for team building, leading in environments with diverse personalities and cultures, and managing conflict.

  • Yes. Whether you choose to take online or on campus courses or hybrid - a mix of both online and on campus courses, the program delivers the same academic rigor and quality of instruction. Students receive the same structured introduction to core business disciplines and the same level of faculty engagement and support.

  • Synchronous learning happens in real time, with set meeting times during which you and your classmates join live online sessions together. Asynchronous learning is completed each week on your own schedule, using recorded lectures, readings, and activities you can access any time within the weekly deadline. The MS in Management (MiM) online course options blends both formats, providing students with the flexibility of self-paced work and the deep connection and structure of live engagement.

  • Absolutely. Faculty members are accessible on-site and virtually, and welcome engaging with students. Students can reach professors outside of class time by connecting via email and during on-site and virtual office hours, which are often arranged by appointment to meet student’s needs and schedules. Some courses also include discussion boards where students can ask the professor questions and learn from peer perspectives.

  • Students can choose to take courses that are online, on-site and hybrid - a mix of online and on-site courses. Online classes have live weekly sessions that are interactive, classes during which students can engage directly with faculty members and classmates in real time. The live sessions are designed to deepen learning and build community. These sessions may include short lectures, case discussions, group activities, Q&A, and the application of concepts to real business scenarios.