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Land the Career You Love

Today’s job market is more competitive than ever. Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree provides the knowledge and skills you need to land your dream job in this landscape—in just ten months.

Created specifically for non-business majors, MSM students benefit from extensive professional preparation services that support skill growth in the areas most needed to thrive while breaking into a new career in the business world.

The Master’s in Management curriculum provides a broad exposure to business management, covering accounting, business analytics, finance, and marketing. This firm academic foundation, combined with targeted career services, positions students to immediately step with confidence into their careers in a wide range of industries across the country and internationally.

 

Center for Market Readiness & Employment

Founded with a mission to support long term career success, Wake Forest’s Center for Market Readiness & Employment (MR&E) accents the MSM program’s renowned curriculum through professional development programs, events, and resources.

Our expert team has a strong grasp on the needs of the marketplace and tailors career trainings according to individual goals, supporting confidence growth and skill development that matches the unique needs of the management marketplace.

MR&E career preparation services include:

  • One-on-one career coaching
  • Mock interview sessions
  • Student organizations for leadership experience
  • Summer workshops and career panels
  • Resume review
  • Network building
  • Alumni connections

Graduate Consulting Projects

The MSM program sets itself apart with its experiential Graduate Consulting Projects (GCP) that bring in-classroom knowledge to life. These hands-on projects start during elective courses in the first semester and progress to have students connect directly with Wake Forest corporate partners in semester two, providing innovative solutions to their business problems.

Career Outlook

Given the vast applicability of the MS in Management curriculum, Wake Forest graduates are able to pursue limitless career possibilities that match their interests and goals, including:

  • Project Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Market Researcher
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Sales Manager
  • Communications Specialist
  • Accountant
  • Information Systems Director
  • Human Resources Generalist

Wake Forest MSM students are renowned for their deep management knowledge and superior career-focused skills. Organizations that have hired our graduates in recent years include:

Organizations that have hired our graduates in recent years include:

  • Dish
  • Cigna
  • Microsoft
  • United Way
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Crossmark
  • Apple
  • Home Depot
  • United
  • AON
  • Wells Fargo
  • Under Armour
  • Steelcase
  • Reynolds & Reynolds
  • Vanguard
  • AT&T
  • General Mills
  • IBM
  • Frito Lay
  • Capital One
  • ExxonMobil
  • Yelp
  • GEICO
  • Oracle
  • Facebook
  • Deloitte
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Kontoor
  • Factset
  • Truist
  • Allscripts
  • Hanes Brands Inc
  • ADP
  • Ernst & Young
  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Dell
  • Walmart
  • Ankura
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • USBank
  • Lowe’s
  • China Financial Futures Exchange
  • Newell Brands
  • Crowdstrike
  • Ralph Lauren
  • AlphaSights
  • TIAA
Organizations that have hired our graduates in recent years

Open the Door to Limitless Career Possibilities with an MS in Management

Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Management degree offers a hands-on curriculum that prepares you for limitless career possibilities in prominent leadership roles across any industry. With the added support of professional preparation services and resources, you will be ready for long-term, fulfilling career success.

Launch your career in business by requesting more information or submitting your application.