{"id":2420,"date":"2024-01-18T13:39:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=2420"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:56:12","slug":"msm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Management Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"table-of-contents txt-smaller bg-offwhite d-flex flex-column p-3 py-4\">\n<p class=\"h4 fw-bold pb-2 ps-3\">On this page:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-inline mb-0\">\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#request-information\" class=\"scroll-to\">Request Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#why-cal-lutheran\" class=\"scroll-to\">Why Choose the Cal Lutheran MS in Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#what-will-you-learn\" class=\"scroll-to\">What Will You Learn in the MSM Program?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#who-is-it-for\" class=\"scroll-to\">Who Is the MSM For?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#career-outcomes\" class=\"scroll-to\">Career Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#events-that-build-your-business-readiness\" class=\"scroll-to\">Events That Build Your Business Readiness<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-inline-item me-3 me-md-4\"><a href=\"#faq\" class=\"scroll-to\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"open-house bg-green p-4 my-4\">\n<p class=\"h3 fw-bold txt-green\">Join Us for Our Graduate Programs Open House<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, October 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:00\u20137:30 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-person On campus<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.callutheran.edu\/register\/?id=b6e83a50-0ec1-4711-8a4a-469e66a49a89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-medium btn-arrow\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The MSM is a one-year business foundation for people who built their careers outside of business. It covers the essentials of how a business runs \u2014 operations, finance, marketing, organizational behavior \u2014 and how they fit together in the day-to-day running of a team or department. You finish ready to move from doing the work to managing it.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\" \/>\n<h2>Your Background Is an Advantage at Cal Lutheran<\/h2>\n<p>The MSM program draws people from genuinely different fields, with students in health care, education, the arts, government, tech and more. Nobody walks in as the business expert, and that levels the room in a way that makes it easier to ask the real questions in a discussion and absorb what you&#8217;re there to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Your unique expertise is the starting point. The MSM adds the management skills that let you put it to work on a bigger scale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"request-information\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block pt-3 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<!-- RFI form include --><\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap som-form-section p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"request-information\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-5\"><p class=\"h2 mb-4 fw-bold txt-purple\">Request Information<\/p>\n<p class=\"form-intro\">To learn more about the <strong class=\"som-program-name\">graduate degree programs<\/strong> offered by the Cal Lutheran School of Management and <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus fw-bold\">download a brochure<\/a>, please fill out the form. 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Most students finish in a year, and every graduate leaves with the business foundation to step into management and do the job well.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/admissions\/\">More About the MSM Degree as a Career Accelerator<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Learn Management Skills You Can Use Right Away<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">The MSM curriculum is built around what managers actually do, like running budgets, coordinating teams and keeping operations on track. The coursework gives you a chance to work through those situations in a low-stakes, supportive environment that prepares you to take them on at work.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/curriculum\/\">More About the Curriculum<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Choose a Capstone That Fits Your Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">The MSM wraps up with a capstone experience you choose based on where you want to go. Write a full business plan for a new venture, take part in an executive roundtable or complete an internship. You can also consult for a business through our Small Business Institute, working through a real operational problem with a Ventura County or Los Angeles company.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/curriculum\/\">More About the Capstone Options<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Small Classes Mean a Strong Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">We keep our classes intentionally small: under 15 people. You&#8217;ll be able to get to know your classmates and your instructors within just a few sessions. That closeness is part of why Cal Lutheran graduates stay connected. Alumni keep in touch, come back to campus and turn up when a former classmate needs them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"what-will-you-learn\"><\/div>\n<h2>What Will You Learn in the MSM Program?<\/h2>\n<p>Students complete the MS in Management degree in ten courses. You&#8217;ll complete three foundation courses that build your quantitative and analytical base, then six core courses covering the essential disciplines of business management.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4\">Core Courses Include<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enterprise Management, Organization and Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology Management<\/li>\n<li>Organizational Behavior<\/li>\n<li>Business Ethics and Law<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Management<\/li>\n<li>Managerial Finance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See the full course list and curriculum info: <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus\">Download our brochure<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/curriculum\/\">explore the curriculum page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">MSM Program Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Read and interpret financial data with enough confidence to manage a budget<\/li>\n<li>Understand how organizations operate and how the pieces fit together<\/li>\n<li>Manage teams through operational updates and challenges<\/li>\n<li>Apply management concepts directly to the work in front of you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"card bg-purple txt-white p-4 p-lg-5 text-center mb-5\">\n<p class=\"h2 txt-gold fw-bold\">Talk To Someone Who Knows the MSM Program<\/p>\n<p>Our enrollment specialists are some of the best people to talk to when you&#8217;re considering Cal Lutheran&#8217;s MS in Management. They know the program deeply, they ask good questions and they genuinely want to help you make the right call.<\/p>\n<p>Call us at 805-521-9856 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/request-info\/\" class=\"txt-gold\">Request a Call<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"who-is-it-for\"><\/div>\n<h2>Who Is the MSM For?<\/h2>\n<p>Some people set out to move into management. Others got there by doing good work, taking on more and finding that running the work had quietly become the job. The MSM is built for both.<\/p>\n<p>That plays out at every stage of a career. For example, this degree can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A recent graduate from outside business who wants to understand how organizations operate before moving up.<\/li>\n<li>A strong individual contributor stepping into their first role managing people and a budget.<\/li>\n<li>An experienced manager who has led through what they&#8217;ve learned on the job, and now wants to put real structure behind it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Not sure whether the MSM or the MBA is the better fit?<\/strong> We recommend reading &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/articles\/pursuing-masters-in-management-vs-mba-degree\/\">Master&#8217;s in Management vs. MBA: Which Degree Is Right for You?<\/a>&#8221; or you can call 805-521-9856 to get one-on-one advising with an enrollment specialist.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-support-for-masters-in-management-students\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-outcomes\" style=\"display: block; clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h2>Career Outcomes: What Can You Do With a Management Master&#8217;s?<\/h2>\n<p>A management credential changes what&#8217;s available to you and what you earn. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Association of Colleges and Employers<\/a>, master&#8217;s graduates in business management and related fields earn <strong>an average starting salary nearly 40% higher<\/strong> than those with a bachelor&#8217;s in the same area.<\/p>\n<p>Management skills also transfer across industries, which is part of what makes this program worth considering regardless of where your career has been so far.<\/p>\n<p>Cal Lutheran MSM graduates work across Southern California in fields like financial services, health-care administration, government and technology \u2014 industries where management credentials provide access to opportunities that experience may not.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at where MSM graduates land:<\/p>\n<div class=\"careers-widget msm mb-4\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Job titles and salaries\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-header\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell\" role=\"columnheader\">Job Title<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Business Intelligence Analysts<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$112k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Chief Executives<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$189k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Financial and Investment Analysts<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$110k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Financial Managers<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$172k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">General and Operations Managers<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$124k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$91k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Marketing Managers<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$170k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Public Relations Specialists<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$82k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sales Managers<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary\">$132k<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"careers-bls-source\">\n\t\t<em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/bls\/blswage.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Find out more by <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus\">downloading the program brochure<\/a> or exploring our article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/articles\/what-can-you-do-with-a-masters-in-management\/\">&#8220;What Can You Do With an MS in Management Degree?&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"events-that-build-your-business-readiness\"><\/div>\n<h2>Events That Build Your Business Readiness<\/h2>\n<p>The School of Management runs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">a full calendar of events<\/a> that put students in the room with entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders. Here are three signature events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/centers\/entrepreneurship\/events\/speaker-series.html\" target=\"_blank\">Entrepreneur Speaker Series<\/a> \u2014 hear directly from experienced entrepreneurs and leave with contacts worth keeping.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/centers\/entrepreneurship\/programs\/new-venture-fair.html\" target=\"_blank\">New Venture Fair<\/a> \u2014 pitch your business ideas to a panel of expert entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/prime\/about-competition.html\" target=\"_blank\">PRiME Competition<\/a> \u2014 present projects tied to global sustainable development goals in a competitive showcase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">See all of our upcoming School of Management events \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"card rounded-0 border-0 bg-neutral mb-4\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-last\">\n<div class=\"quote-img h-100 p-4 p-md-0\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/quotes\/msm-quote.jpg);background-size: cover;background-position: center center;min-height: 300px\">\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-first\">\n<div class=\"card-body p-4 p-md-5\">\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote mb-0\">\n<p class=\"fst-italic\">&#8220;The Master of Science in Management program provides graduates from any discipline with skills that help them build on their passions, be productive and add value for their companies and communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"blue-hr\" \/>\n<footer class=\"blockquote-footer txt-bold txt-blue\">Gerhard Apfelthaler <cite>Dean, School of Management<\/cite><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"faq\"><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions: MS in Management<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-msm\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-1\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-1\">What is an MS in Management? How does it compare to an MBA program?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MS in Management is a one-year program that builds a foundation in core business disciplines \u2014 strategy, finance, operations, organizational behavior. It&#8217;s designed for people who want to understand how organizations work and move into or advance in management roles, regardless of their undergraduate background.<\/p>\n<p>A Master of Business Administration (MBA), by contrast, covers a broader range of business topics. Most MBA programs take two years to complete and are designed for people who want a comprehensive business credential, either because they&#8217;re changing careers into business, or because they already work in business and want a formal qualification and deeper knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Both programs are offered through Cal Lutheran&#8217;s School of Management, so you get the same small classes, accessible faculty and supportive community either way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You can find out more in our article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/articles\/business-management-vs-business-administration\/\">Business Management vs. Business Administration: Which Degree Is Right for Me?<\/a>&#8221; You can also call an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856 to get personalized guidance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-2\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-2\">Do I need a previous business degree in order to apply for the MSM?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>No, students are not required to hold a business degree. We welcome students who have completed any undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, who graduated with at least a 3.0 GPA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/admissions\/\" title=\"Admissions - MS in Management Degree\">You can find out more about our application requirements on our admissions page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-3\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-3\">How long does the master&#8217;s in management program typically take to complete?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You can complete the master&#8217;s in management in as little as one year. You&#8217;ll take 10 courses. <a href=\"\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/curriculum\/\" title=\"Curriculum - MS in Management Degree\">See more about the curriculum here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-4\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-4\">Where can I attend classes? Is the program offered in an online or hybrid format?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You have the choice of three formats: online, on campus or hybrid. The on-campus classes are held at our Thousand Oaks location.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-5\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-5\">How much time should I expect to spend on coursework each week?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Most students devote, on average, 10 hours per week to each course. Students usually take one or two courses per term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-6\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-6\">What networking opportunities or job support resources are available to MSM students?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Cal Lutheran MSM students have access to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/students\/career-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">university-wide Career Services office<\/a>, which includes career counseling, workshops, interview prep and a job and internship board with over 200 weekly listings from a network of 20,000-plus employer contacts. These resources are available to current students and stay open to alumni.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Management also runs its own networking programs, including the Entrepreneur Speaker Series, the New Venture Fair, the PRiME Competition and Business School on Rails. Beyond formal programs, professors actively introduce students to executives for jobs, internships and advice, and the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports students with business ideas they want to develop alongside their coursework.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You can browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/students\/career-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Career Services page<\/a> or see what events are coming up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">our events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-msm-7\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-msm-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-msm-7\">Is financial aid available?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-msm-7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-msm-7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-msm\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes, Cal Lutheran offers a variety of funding options from internal and external sources. These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-0\">\n<li>Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Grants<\/li>\n<li>Credit reductions<\/li>\n<li>Veterans benefits<\/li>\n<li>Employer discounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><a href=\"\/programs\/admissions-requirements\/tuition-and-financial-aid\/\" title=\"Tuition &#038; Financial Aid - MS in Management\">Visit our financial aid page<\/a> for detailed information. You can also talk with an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856 to discuss funding your education.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-purple-alt txt-white p-5 mt-4\">\n<p class=\"h3 fw-bold mb-4\">If the Cal Lutheran MS in Management is a good fit for you, here&#8217;s what to do next:<\/p>\n<p>Explore on your own: <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus txt-gold\">Download a brochure<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/admissions\/\" class=\"txt-gold\">review admissions requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Talk with someone who knows the program: An enrollment specialist can answer questions and help you figure out if this is the right fit. 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