{"id":9052,"date":"2026-03-03T13:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=9052"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:36:33","slug":"som","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/som\/","title":{"rendered":"PPC &#8211; SOM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"introduction\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold txt-purple\">Business Degrees That Match Your Ambitions <\/h2>\n<hr class=\"gold-hr\">\n<p>All of our on-campus and online business programs offer flexible schedules and weeknight class options, so you can choose the format that works for your life and your career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button my-4\">\n                <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt btn-arrow download focus\">Request Brochure<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial py-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"bg-purple-alt p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote text-center txt-white\">\n<p class=\"fs-4\"><em>&#8220;The business program is so well-rounded \u2014 you learn everything from marketing to finance to consulting to management leadership, all the key elements that are needed to run a successful business.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"blockquote-footer text-center txt-white txt-bold mt-4 fs-6\">Karen King, <cite title=\"Source Title\">MBA \u201810 and principal consultant at Opus Regulatory<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tabs-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center txt-purple\">Explore Our Graduate Programs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"tabs\" class=\"tabs py-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-pills flex-column mb-4\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\">\n<a class=\"nav-link active\" id=\"mba-tab\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-bs-toggle=\"pill\" data-bs-target=\"#mba-anchor\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mba-anchor\" aria-selected=\"true\">Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\">\n<a class=\"nav-link\" id=\"msm-tab\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-bs-toggle=\"pill\" data-bs-target=\"#msm-anchor\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"msm-anchor\" aria-selected=\"false\">Master of Science in Management (MSM)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\">\n<a class=\"nav-link\" id=\"mppa-tab\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-bs-toggle=\"pill\" data-bs-target=\"#mppa-anchor\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mppa-anchor\" aria-selected=\"false\">Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\">\n<a class=\"nav-link\" id=\"msit-tab\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-bs-toggle=\"pill\" data-bs-target=\"#msit-anchor\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"msit-anchor\" aria-selected=\"false\">Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\">\n<a class=\"nav-link\" id=\"mssm-tab\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-bs-toggle=\"pill\" data-bs-target=\"#mssm-anchor\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mssm-anchor\" aria-selected=\"false\">MS in Sport Management<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-button d-none d-lg-block my-4\">\n<a href=\"#request-info\" class=\"btn btn-purple btn-arrow download focus\">Request Brochure<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-7 offset-lg-1 col-xl-8\">\n<div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"options-tabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mba-anchor\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mba-tab\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/inline-mba.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid mb-4\" alt=\"Master of Business Administration Degree\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3\">Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/h3>\n<p>\n    <strong><em>Comprehensive business education<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Get the full scope of business leadership in two years with courses in finance, marketing, strategy, leadership and more. Choose a general track or an emphasis area in Finance, Information Technology or Marketing.<\/p>\n<p>This is the program for professionals who want full-scale business expertise to solve problems cross-functionally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1\"><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to two years to complete, on average<\/li>\n<li>Weeknight classes available<\/li>\n<li>Online, on campus (Thousand Oaks) or hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"download focus text-start me-3 mb-3 program-trigger\" data-program=\"CalLu-SOM-MBA\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" role=\"button\">Learn more about the MBA<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"msm-anchor\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"msm-tab\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/inline-msm.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid mb-4\" alt=\"Master of Science in Management (MSM)\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3\">Master of Science in Management (MSM)<\/h3>\n<p>\n    <strong><em>Master essential management skills in one year<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>In as little as one year, add practical skills in analytics, strategy, finance, marketing, IT, organizational behavior, ethics, and business law.<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed for professionals without.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1\"><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 to 18 months to complete, on average<\/li>\n<li>Weeknight classes available<\/li>\n<li>Online, on campus (Thousand Oaks) or hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"download focus text-start me-3 mb-3 program-trigger\" data-program=\"CalLu-SOM-MSM\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" role=\"button\">Learn more about the MSM<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"mppa-anchor\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mppa-tab\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/inline-mppa.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid mb-4\" alt=\"Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3\">Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)<\/h3>\n<p>\n    <strong><em>Shape policy and lead change<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Double your impact with a program that combines public policy and public administration.<\/p>\n<p>Built for professionals who want to add purpose-driven policy expertise while strengthening their skills in analysis and communications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1\"><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>18 to 24 months to complete, on average<\/li>\n<li>Weeknight classes available<\/li>\n<li>Online, on campus (Thousand Oaks) or hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"download focus text-start me-3 mb-3 program-trigger\" data-program=\"CalLu-SOM-MPPA\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" role=\"button\">Learn more about the MPPA<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"msit-anchor\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"msit-tab\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/inline-msit.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid mb-4\" alt=\"Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3\">Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)<\/h3>\n<p>\n    <strong><em>Tech-based management for specialists ready to lead<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Build technical leadership skills alongside specialized expertise through a cybersecurity, data analytics or IT management track.<\/p>\n<p>Gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies and learn to drive organizational change through IT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1\"><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 to 24 months to complete, on average<\/li>\n<li>Weeknight classes available<\/li>\n<li>Online, on campus (Thousand Oaks) or hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"download focus text-start me-3 mb-3 program-trigger\" data-program=\"CalLu-SOM-MSIT\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" role=\"button\">Learn more about the MSIT<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"mssm-anchor\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mssm-tab\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/inline-mssm.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid mb-4\" alt=\"MS in Sport Management\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3\">MS in Sport Management<\/h3>\n<p>Develop skills in sport communication, marketing, leadership, sustainability, athlete representation, finance and analytics and gain insights into how sport intersects with different industries, cultures and societies worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>In one year, you&#8217;ll be ready to make an impact on sports organizations locally and on the global stage. 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