MASTER OF SCIENCE
in Management and Leadership
Every industry has one thing in common: a need for strong leaders.
Coker University invites current and future leaders to enroll in this online graduate program focusing on 21st-century management and leadership. Deepen your knowledge and expand your skills to become the competent and authentic influencer that today’s thriving companies desire.
Students explore topics such as motivating others, mobilizing teams, and leading individuals toward a shared goal. Every course in this 30-hour program is taught from a real-world perspective, preparing leaders who can address today’s unique challenges.
Graduation Rate
89%
for students of Coker University’s Master of Science in Management and Leadership
Why Choose Coker University For Your Master’s Degree?
- 100% online program — further your education without pausing your career.
- Flexible format — complete your coursework on your schedule.
- Passionate professors — learn from a close-knit community of seasoned instructors.
- Collaborative nature — group projects provide hands-on leadership experience.
- A comprehensive approach — earn valuable credentials across functional areas.
- Competitive cost — because quality education should be affordable and accessible.
Cost & Aid
Estimated Total Tuition Cost (15 months)
Total Credit Hours 30 Hours Tuition Per Credit Hour $690 TOTAL $20,700* Additional Expenses (per year)
Coker Technology Fee $455 ($50 per term) *Estimated total costs are based upon current year figures and do not include the cost of course materials or possible increases for courses offered in a new fiscal year.
Graduate Program students are offered the Direct Loans Graduate Unsubsidized Loan funding to help pay for their educational expenses. Students are offered up to $20,500 per academic year in the Direct Loans Graduate Unsubsidized Loan. Students would complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for the loan. The FAFSA site address is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Based on the student’s needs, the student may reduce the yearly offered amount of the loan by contacting the Office of Financial Aid at financial_aid@coker.edu.
Learn About Admissions Requirements
To gain admission to the Master of Science in Management and Leadership program, an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a lower undergraduate grade point average may be reviewed for admission by the program faculty.
Additionally, students will be required to submit a portfolio of materials including the following:
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- A one-page personal statement explaining the student’s educational and career goals.
- Resume
- Two professional letters of recommendation. Electronic signatures accepted.
Admission documents may be submitted electronically and should be sent to transcripts@coker.edu. If you have questions, please feel free to call 843.857.4139.
Course Sequence
The Coker College Master of Science in Management and Leadership program will build upon an undergraduate education by adding core business management and leadership skills. Students work in groups, developing a keen appreciation for collaboration in academic and real-world settings. All students move through the program together, taking the following classes:
The MSML program has two entry points per year, each August and February. Graduate students will take one course at a time in a cohort model. For more information, please email admissions@coker.edu.
Below is a sample course sequence. (Actual course sequence may vary.)
START DATE END DATE CLASS ID CLASS NAME BUS 510 Accounting for Decision Making BUS 520 Financial Management BUS 530 Marketing Strategy BUS 540 Fundamentals of Management BUS 610 Leadership and Team Management BUS 620 Global Initiatives in Management BUS 630 Management Communications BUS 640 Creating an Ethical Organization BUS 650 Negotiations BUS 660 Business Strategy & Decision Making
Corporate & Community Partner’s
Gold & Blue Scholarships
Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Gold Graduate Scholarship (25% off tuition) to employees of five local organizations:
- Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
- Duke Energy
- McLeod Health
- North Industrial Machine
- Sonoco Products Company
- Hope Health
Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Blue Graduate Scholarship (10% off tuition) to employees of three local technical colleges:
- Florence-Darlington Technical College
- Midlands Technical College
- Northeastern Technical College
Are you a Coker alum?
Alumni of Coker University get $5000 off of their degree when they return to Coker, starting in 2021, to complete a Master’s degree.
All alumni qualify automatically, and no additional application is required.
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