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Quick Facts
Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University is a private liberal arts institution based in Thousand Oaks, California.
Total units:
31 (10 courses)
Average completion time:
One year
Flexible Format:
Online
Flexible schedules:
Full-time or part-time options
Program Benefits
Flexible, online degree with evening classes
Competitively priced degree with multiple funding opportunities
Small class sizes that support meaningful engagement and network building
No GMAT or GRE required
There isn’t just one type of student who attends Cal Lutheran University’s Master of Science in Management.
This unique MS in Management program was created to give individuals in non-business careers a solid foundation in management. Our students have a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds — from humanities to STEM. Upon completion of the master’s degree in management program, you’ll have the crucial business skills you need to be competitive in the professional market.
Learn to lead in one year.
This master’s from the ACBSP-accredited School of Management gives you the knowledge needed to effectively lead people, projects and organizations. In one year, you’ll gain the skills necessary to excel in today’s business environment.
You set the pace with a choice of part-time or full-time coursework.
Cal Lutheran’s MS in Management program is designed with working professionals in mind, but is a great fit for anyone who wants the flexibility to balance their education with their lives and work. Enroll part-time or full-time and start courses year round. You can complete the degree entirely on campus, fully online or through a hybrid approach that matches your needs.
Build your network.
Throughout the year, the School of Management sponsors and engages in many unique events that create opportunities to learn about new ideas and establish new relationships within a powerful and lively business community.
“The Master of Science in Management program provides graduates with skills that help them to build on their passions, be productive, and add value to their companies and communities.”
Master’s Degree in Management Program Outcomes
- Comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines: Gain a well-rounded understanding of essential business disciplines like accounting, economics, statistics and marketing, ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate various business challenges and environments.
- Application of theoretical knowledge: Learn the practical applications of theoretical concepts, utilizing various statistical and mathematical techniques to solve real-world problems that managers encounter.
- Enhanced decision-making abilities: Make informed decisions, comparisons and inferences in uncertain business environments, particularly in areas such as organizational behavior, business ethics and law.
- Global and ethical perspective: Implement a global perspective and ethical awareness so you can effectively navigate the legal obligations, ethical considerations and global issues that are common in modern business.
Management Careers and Networking
The Cal Lutheran School of Management is committed to helping students strengthen their sense of purpose while preparing them to present their skills and abilities to the world.
In addition to sponsoring unique events throughout the year, the School of Management also fosters collaborative relations with many local associations, including the:
- Association for Corporate Growth, a hub for the city’s business community
- LA Venture Association, Southern California’s premier forum for entrepreneurs venture capitalists, angel investors and professional advisors
- Economic Development Corporation of Ventura County, a nonprofit that connects business owners, community partners and civic leaders
Graduates of our program work for some of the area’s leading employers:
- Ameriprise Financial
- Amgen Inc.
- Anthem, Inc.
- Bank of American Corporation
- Baxter International Inc.
- Blue Shield of California
- County of Ventura
- Farmers Insurance Group
- General Motors Company
- J.D. Power and Associates
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- United States Navy
- Verizon Communications Inc.
- The Walt Disney Company
- Wells Fargo & Company
About the School of Management at Cal Lutheran University
About the School of Management
The School of Management is a community dedicated to producing graduates who are prepared to succeed in their personal and professional lives — our alumni think, communicate, and lead with sustained excellence and are guided by moral and ethical awareness. Our students do more than just acquire knowledge: they are empowered to question, create, and drive transformation through their actions.
About Cal Lutheran University
Founded in 1959 and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2016, Cal Lutheran University is home to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students. They’ve come to Cal Lutheran from dozens of countries and represent a wide spectrum of faith and spirituality.
Our dedicated, accomplished faculty work with small classes of students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people, and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals.
Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions, discover their purpose, and envision how to channel this purpose to transform their community and the wider world.