Better with Business.
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 10-month, full-time, 30-credit master’s degree for recent graduates with little or no full-time work experience. Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, it builds business fundamentals in finance, marketing, operations, analytics, and communication on top of any undergraduate major, with a concentration in Finance or Marketing and a real-world capstone.
What is the Master of Science in Management (MSM)?
The MSM is a one-year master’s in management degree built for people who haven’t worked full-time yet. Whether you majored in history, biology, engineering, or business, the program teaches the finance, marketing, analytics, and leadership skills employers expect from a business hire, so you can move directly into the workforce with a credential and a concentration behind you.
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MSM program at a glance
| Degree | Master of Science in management |
|---|---|
| Program Length | 10 months, full-time, on campus in Chapel Hill, NC |
| Credits | 30 |
| Tuition | $48,087 in-state / $55,424 out-of-state (2026-27) |
| Concentration | Finance or Marketing |
| Experience | Built for recent graduates with little or no work experience |
| Financial Aid | Merit fellowships and financial aid available |
| Includes | Real-world capstone, dedicated career support |
| Accreditation | AACSB |
Who is the MSM for?
The MSM is designed for recent graduates and early-career candidates with little or no full-time work experience, including students from non-business majors. If you studied a field outside business and want to add finance, marketing, analytics, and leadership skills before entering the workforce, the program builds those fundamentals on top of your undergraduate degree.
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MSM curriculum: finance and marketing concentrations
The MSM curriculum opens with core coursework across accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, strategy, and business communication, then lets you choose a concentration in Finance or Marketing to focus your electives around the career path you want. Every student completes a real-world capstone project, working directly with a non-profit, government agency, or small company to solve a live business problem, building the leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and executive-presentation skills employers look for.
At our core are our faculty members, who drive academic excellence with their expertise and mentorship. They are passionate educators who actively engage in research, hold important connections with industry, and provide invaluable insight to prepare you for success.
Career outcomes: what jobs can you get with an MSM?
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s career services team works with you throughout the program to identify roles aligned with your goals, connect you to established employer networks, and sharpen your resume and interview skills. You’ll graduate into a UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni network of over 46,000 people spanning industries and continents, always available as you navigate your career beyond graduation.
Some jobs graduates have moved into are project manager, analyst, program coordinator and strategic development roles.
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