Online Master of Science in Management

Program Overview

Your leadership potential needs the right business knowledge to flourish. Our Master in Management supports your growth with practical skills and strategic thinking.

Through on-demand courses, live classes, and client-facing projects, you’ll learn foundational management skills and sustainable business practices while building your leadership capabilities. This online program brings San Francisco’s innovative spirit to you, connecting your studies with expertise from leading companies in our region and yours.

With two concentration options—management and leadership or sustainable business management—you can focus on what matters most to you while building core skills that provide a strong foundation for your entire career.

Management and Leadership Concentration

We build principled leaders. Become a respected manager who solves business challenges while upholding ethical standards and social responsibility. View the leadership coursework.

Sustainable Business Management Concentration

USF offers one of the only sustainable business concentrations in California. Learn to transform environmental challenges into business advantages that drive success. View the sustainable business coursework.

Gain Insight Into Leadership From Industry Trailblazers

True to USF’s collaborative spirit, you’ll forge strong professional relationships with professors who are committed to sharing their knowledge and providing career mentorship.

Our MIM program features established leaders who have implemented sustainability initiatives, steered companies through regulatory shifts, and put integrated financial accountability into practice.

You’ll also benefit from our deep connections with Bay Area innovators—from tech pioneers like Salesforce and Google to social enterprises reshaping business models. These companies become part of your education through engaging guest speakers, case studies based on their actual challenges, and hands-on projects where you’ll work on real business problems with your classmates.

After you graduate, this network remains yours for life: you’ll have continued access to our professional connections and career growth resources.

Add Value to Your Résumé Through Real-World Projects

We emphasize project-based learning in partnership with companies and organizations. Past opportunities have included serving as consultants, drawing up strategic plans, completing comparative analysis, and proposing financial or technological solutions to real organizations.

All students also complete a two-course capstone that results in a full business plan, plus a presentation to a panel of experts.

Learn Management for Good

At USF, we develop leaders who create positive change beyond profit margins. Our Master in Management program teaches you to build organizations where people thrive while addressing real-world challenges.

Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn to make decisions that benefit communities, protect our environment, and drive business success.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainable practices, ethical leadership, or social innovation, USF prepares you to lead with purpose.

MBA vs. Master’s in Management: Which Degree Is Right for You?

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is built for experienced professionals aiming for senior leadership, so they emphasize strategy, operations, and hands-on business experience. Most MBA programs require several years of work experience before applying.

A Master’s in Management (MIM) program is different. It’s designed for students from all academic backgrounds — no business or management experience required. USF’s MIM program transforms your existing expertise into a management asset by adding valuable technology, finance, sustainability, and social impact skills.

The University of San Francisco and the School of Management offer career-oriented opportunities to get involved with companies and enterprises known worldwide for their transformative innovations: from Salesforce to Google, from Cisco to Uber, from Airbnb to Netflix, and from Accenture to DocuSign.

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Online Master’s in Management Degree Program Outcomes

Use technical and analytical abilities across business, management, and finance, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and ethical principles

Lead and execute end-to-end projects that integrate cross-functional knowledge, innovative problem-solving, and strategic planning

Develop impactful business solutions by understanding customer needs, finding creative solutions, and moving through the prototype, test, and iteration processes

Design and implement projects and strategies that address social challenges

Balance profitability with social goals and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively

Create, measure, and enhance the social impact of their organization

Who Can Benefit From a Master’s Degree in Management?

USF’s Master in Management degree is an excellent choice for recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking a strong foundation in business and management principles. You do not need a previous business degree, but you should have at least one year of professional experience.

Master’s in Management Careers

The MIM program focuses on building versatile management skills rather than preparing you for a single career path. What makes this degree powerful is how it builds on your existing experience while opening doors to new opportunities across industries.

While each graduate follows their own unique career path, here’s a sample of sectors where our alumni can excel:

Business & Technology
Move into roles where you’ll guide product launches, manage digital transformations, or develop strategies for growth in technology companies, consulting firms, and business service organizations.

Financial & Consumer Markets
Put your analytical skills to work in banking, investment firms, retail companies, and consumer goods businesses as you help shape financial strategies and drive market success.

Healthcare & Manufacturing
Make a difference in healthcare systems or take charge of production operations and supply chains, applying management expertise to improve efficiency and quality.

Nonprofit & Public Sector
Apply your leadership skills in government agencies and mission-driven organizations, where effective management directly translates to positive social outcomes.

Corporate Sustainability
Create business value while addressing environmental and social challenges through strategic initiatives that support long-term organizational success.