MS in Management Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with an MS in Management?

A Master of Science in Management prepares graduates for success across industries, with the inaugural class securing roles in finance, marketing, operations, analytics, and consulting. By combining their undergraduate background with specialized business training, including a concentration in Finance or Marketing, UNC Kenan-Flagler MSM graduates are well-positioned to pursue roles and industries aligned with their career aspirations.

Career coaching and support

From your first week to your first offer, the MSM career services team helps you turn your degree into a role. They start by learning your interests and goals, then build support around them: sharpening your resume, building your interview skills, and connecting you with the employers who hire MSM talent.

Personalized career coaching

Resume building and optimization: Craft a compelling resume that highlights your skills and experiences and helps tell your story, including the important connection between your undergraduate studies and your pursuit of the MS in Management degree.
Personal branding: Define and promote your unique professional identity.
Job search strategies: Learn how to navigate the job market efficiently and effectively.
Interview prep: Use mock interviews to refine your skills and build the confidence necessary to excel in real interviews.
Networking: Understand the power of networking and learn effective strategies to harness these resources throughout your career.
Training tools: Leverage resources like Big Interview, LinkedIn Masterclass and the Triangle Business Journal to fine-tune specific skills and enhance your network.

Connecting you to the best roles at the best companies

When it’s time to start your search for your post-graduation job, we’ll help connect you with job opportunities and potential employers. You’ll have access to databases with vetted job postings, like Handshake, GoinGlobal and USA Careers, and you’ll join networking events with key firms, companies and organizations.

What the MSM adds to your major

The MSM builds on the degree you already have. Whatever your undergraduate major, the program adds the business skills that open a wider set of roles. Find your undergraduate major below to see the roles an MSM can open for you, and the employers who hire for them.

Computer Sciences

Your undergraduate major	Roles that adding an MS in Management can open for you	Types of companies and organizations that would be interested in hiring you
Computer Science	Information Security Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, IT Analyst, Operations Coordinator, Data Analyst, Product Coordinator	Tech Companies, Financial Services, IT Consulting Firms, Healthcare and Biotechnology, Retail and E-commerce, Energy
Cybersecurity	Risk Analyst, Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Cyber Security Analyst, IT Advisory Associate, Cyber Risk Consultant, Compliance Analyst, Technology Risk Consultant, Information Security Analyst,Governance Risk Coordinator	Tech Companies, Cybersecurity Firms, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Government & Defense
Information and Technology	Database Architect, Database Manager; Technical Account Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Project Coordinator	Tech Companies, Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, Telecommunications, University IT Departments, Educational Tech Companies, Government Sectors, Healthcare Business Department

Education

Fine Arts

Your undergraduate major	Roles that adding an MS in Management can open for you	Types of companies and organizations that would be interested in hiring you
Graphic design	Content Marketer, Design Assistant, Product Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator	Consumer Packaged Goods, Advertising and Marketing Agencies, Tech Companies, Design firms, Retail and E-commerce
Theatre	Event Marketer, Public Relations Coordinator, Customer Relationship Specialist	Mass media, Production companies, PR firms

Liberal Arts

Your undergraduate major	Roles that adding an MS in Management can open for you	Types of companies and organizations that would be interested in hiring you
Architecture	City or Regional Planner, Construction Coordinator, Project Manager, Urban Planner/Development, Real Estate Developer Coordinator/Manager, Facilities Coordinator/Manager, Architectural Operations Manager, Design Manager/Coordinator	Local Agency, Government, Architecture Firms, Construction Companies, Real Estate Development Firms, Colleges and Universities, Corporations (facilities divisons)
Communication & Media	Content Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Media Relations Specialist, Brand Consultant, HR Coordinator, Employee Engagement Specialist, Content Producer, Media Planner, Content Strategist, Public Affairs Specialist, Training Coordinator	Advertising and Marketing Strategies, PR Firms, Media and Broadcasting, Tech Companies, Corporations (consumer goods), Non-Profits, Colleges and Universities, Government Agencies
Communication & Media	Marketing Coordinator, Content Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Project Coordinator, PR Assistant, Communications Specialist, HR Coordinator, Operations Coordinator	PR Firms, Digital Marketing Agencies, Software Companies, Social Media Companies, Digital Consulting Firms, Corporate (Communications divisions), E-Commerce, Broadcast Media, Event and Production Companies, Retail and E-commerce, Non Profits, Universities and Colleges, Financial Services (digital communications teams), Automotive (marketing and advertising units)
History	Exhibit Designer, Legislative Assistant, Public Affairs Assistant, Historian, Writer, Legal Assistant, Urban Planner	Library, Museums, Galleries, Legal Offices
Journalism or English	Copywriter, Public Relations Specialist, Corporate Communications Specialist, Project Coordinator, Media Research Analyst, Brand Assistant	Advertising Agency, Marketing Agency, Public Relations Agencies, Corporate Communications Departments, Digital Media Departments, Non Profit Organizations, Media and Publishing Organizations
Political Sciences	Research Assistant, International Relations Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist, Policy Analyst	Government Agencies, International Organizations, Educational Research Institutions, Corporate Social Responsibility Departments, Non-Profits/NGOs
Psychology	HR, Education and Training, Operations and Project Management, Non-Profit, Social Services	Human Resources (Fortune 500) or HR Consulting Firms/Agencies, Organizational Consulting Firms, Non-Profit Organizations, Educational Institutions/Firms
Public Policy	Policy Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Development Coordinator, Business Analyst, Client Advisory Associate, Data Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Healthcare Policy Coordinator, Healthcare Analyst, Talent Development Associate, Recruiting Specialist	Government Agencies ( federal, state, local, regulatory), Non Profits, Risk Management Firms, Healthcare Organizations, Environmental Organizations, International Organizations, Colleges and Universities/ Research Centers

Sciences

Your undergraduate major	Roles that adding an MS in Management can open for you	Types of companies and organizations that would be interested in hiring you
Biology	Healthcare Administrator, Biotech Associate, Clinical Trials Manager, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Associates, Life Science Consultant	Hospitals and Health Systems, Healthcare Networks and Providers, Biotech Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Clinical Research Organizations, Medical Device Companies, Research Institutions, Universities, Consulting Firms, Specialized Life Science Consulting Firms
Biostatistics	Healthcare Analyst, Clinical Research Associate, Health Policy Analyst, Risk Management Analysts	Healthcare Agencies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Biotech Firms, Public Health Organizations, Government Agencies, Non-Profits
Chemistry	Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health and Safety, Clinical Trials Associate, Laboratory Manager	Chemical Manufacturing Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Energy Companies, Research Institutions and Universities
Environmental Sciences	Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant/Coordinator, Advertising Coordinator (sustainable brands), Market Research Analyst, Sustainability Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Brand Manager	Renewable Energy Firms/Companies, Environmental Agencies (state, local, federal), NonProfits/NGOs, Businesses (corporate sustainability divisions)
Health Policy and Management	Healthcare Administrator, Clinical Operations Manager, Health Policy Analyst, Medical Records Specialist, Patient Services Coordinator, Community Health Coordinator	Hospitals, Health Systems/Clinics, Health Insurance Agencies/Companies, Government Agencies/Public Health Organizations, Healthcare Consulting Firms, Pharmaceutical Companies, Health Research Institutions
Nutrition	Health Program Coordinator, Public Health Coordinator,, Corporate Wellness, Athletic Wellness, Patient Care Coordinator, Product Development Associate, Public Health Program Assistant, Community Health Coordinator, Public Health Researcher, Health Operations Coordinator	Hospitals, Health Insurance Companies, Food and Beverage Companies, Fitness and Wellness Organizations, Pharmaceutical Health Organizations, Colleges and Universities, Research Institutes, Government Regulatory Agencies
Exercise and Sport Science	Athletic Program Coordinator, Fitness Center/Operations Coordinator, Corporate Wellness Program Coordinator, Rehabilitation Center Coordinator, Health Promotions Specialist, Healthcare Administrator Assistant, Brand Ambassador for Fitness Companies, Sports Marketing Coordinator, Athletics Coordinator, HR Wellness Coordinator, Recreation Program Coordinator, Sports Program Administrator (Edu)	Colleges and Universities, Gyms and Health Clubs, Corporate Wellness Programs, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers, Health and Fitness Tech Companies, Public Health Organizations, State and Local Recreation Centers

In-Demand careers by MSM concentration

Choose your intended concentration, Finance or Marketing, and see where MSM graduates land, including the broader General Business track.

Open the Door to Opportunity

Your MS in Management Concentration	Common Roles MSM graduates land	Types of companies and organizations
Marketing	Marketing Analyst, Brand Manager, Product Marketing Specialist, Sales Strategist, Customer Experience Manager, Market Researcher/Associate, CRM Specialist, Content Marketing Specialist, Business Development Representative	Digital and Tech, Consumer Goods and Retail, Finance and Professional Services, Healthcare and Pharma, Entertainment and Media, Automotive, Hospitality and E-Commerce
Finance	Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Investment Analyst, Risk Analyst, Corporate Finance Associate, Data Analyst, Financial Consultant, Account Manager	Finance and Banking, Consulting Firms, Tech and E-Commerce, Investment Firms (Non IB), Asset Management Firms, Insurance and Risk, Energy, Consumer Goods and Retail, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Industrial
General Business	Business Analyst, Project Coordinator/Manager, Operations Manager, Human Resources, Supply Chain Analyst, Project Manager, Customer Experience Manager	Consulting Firms, Tech Companies, Consumer Goods & Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing & Industrial, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, Non-Profit & Government, Hospitality, Education & Training

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do with an MS in Management?

What jobs do MS in Management graduates target?

Targeting a career path is commonly driven by your industry preferences and career trajectory interests. Common roles for graduates include business analyst, financial analyst, marketing analyst, market research analyst, consultant, and operations or project coordinator, all of which allow you to apply core management principles, such as strategic decision-making, data analysis, and cross-functional team management.The specific path you take depends on your concentration (Finance or Marketing), undergraduate background, and personal interests and aspirations.

Is a master's in management worth it?

Can non-business majors get business jobs with an MSM?

“I wanted to stay close to science but move into a role where I could help shape strategy… The MSM felt like the most direct path to making that happen.”

– Sarah Kate Norris ‘26
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“The MSM gave me the chance to earn an elite business education while still pursuing my own path. It felt like a no-brainer.”

– Will Holliday ‘26
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