International Executive Studies (Graduate)
Program Coordinator: Eric Stetler, DBA
OVERVIEW
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers a variety of graduate business degree options that are intentionally designed with the working adult in mind. Students who enroll in our graduate business degree programs receive a quality education that helps them develop a strong, ethical foundation upon which to make decisions. Each graduate business degree program offers students an engaging curriculum that equips them with the skills necessary to become competent, confident, and informed leaders in today's marketplace—leaders who are able to plan projects, achieve goals, and meet the expectations of today's business world with integrity.
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree is intentionally designed to prepare our International Executive Studies students for management, executive, and leadership-oriented roles in organizations in virtually any professional sector. The MSM is a highly focused program that provides students with skills in the functional areas of business, along with essential executive and leadership knowledge. Students enrolled in this 30-credit hour program learn how to communicate effectively, foster organizational change, maximize human resources, and compete in the global marketplace. The MSM degree also serves as a more practical alternative to an MBA degree, placing greater emphasis on budgeting and forecasting while allowing students to complete a specialized concentration in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering Management, Healthcare Informatics, or Information Technology Management.
Curriculum Enriched by AWS Academy
The Master of Science in Management curriculum is also enriched by courses offered through Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy, providing students with a unique and comprehensive learning experience. Designed specifically for higher education, these courses cater to students who may not have industry work experience. With this in mind, each AWS course provides students with engaging content, including demonstrations, projects, activities, and knowledge checks, all tailored to enhance the overall learning experience.
Additionally, the MSM curriculum is aligned with AWS Certifications, recognized throughout the industry for identifying skilled professionals leading cloud-based initiatives. The courses included in the MSM curriculum not only equip students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience for AWS Certification exams but also emphasize broader cloud skill domains.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements for the Master of Science in Management program include the following:
- submission of official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed to date;
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 (on a 4.00 scale);
- completion of an online application and Registration Agreement Form.
Applicants from foreign countries and U.S. territories must also provide recent evidence of proficiency in English by: 1) scoring 80 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL with subscores in writing, reading, speaking and listening of at least 20; 2) scoring 550 or above on the written TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with subscores in writing and reading of at least 50; or 3) scoring 6.0 or above on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). All tests of English proficiency must have been taken in the last two years to be considered for acceptance.
COURSE ENGAGEMENT
The instructional week for all courses in an International Executive Studies program begins on Monday at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
Students enrolled in an International Executive Studies program must demonstrate satisfactory engagement in each of their courses by satisfying the following criteria throughout the corresponding academic term:
Residency Courses
- completion of modular assignments;
- participation in weekly virtual instructor check-in sessions;
- completion of a one-day, on-campus residency.
Non-Residency Courses
- completion of modular assignments;
- participation in weekly virtual instructor check-in sessions;
- active participation in assigned discussion forums.
Additional expectations regarding attendance, participation, and submission of late work will be outlined in the syllabus for each course. Students should contact the instructor whenever circumstances prevent them from submitting an assignment(s) on time, or if they have questions or concerns about their course attendance.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
In order to graduate from MVNU, students are required to have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00. Some programs require a higher minimum cumulative GPA in order to graduate.
Students enrolled in an International Executive Studies (IES) program are expected to be in Good Academic Standing (maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in each term of the program). MVNU allows for gradual attainment of this GPA during the first three terms of the program, as specified in the table below.
| Term |
Minimum Cumulative GPA Required |
| 1 |
1.70 |
| 2 |
1.80 |
| 3 |
1.90 |
| 4+ |
2.00 |
Students enrolled in an IES program must also make Satisfactory Academic Progress, which is defined as achieving a minimum GPA of 2.00 in each term.
Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress occur when a student satisfies each of the following conditions:
the student’s cumulative GPA meets the required minimum, as specified in the above table;
the student’s term GPA is at least 2.00.
Students who do not make Satisfactory Academic Progress are subject to one of the following:
- Academic Alert (term GPA falls below 2.00, first occurrence)
- Academic Probation (term GPA falls below 2.00, second consecutive term)
- Academic Withdrawal (term GPA falls below 2.00, third consecutive term)
Any student whose term GPA is below 2.00 for a third consecutive term is not automatically withdrawn from the program. An academic committee will carefully review the student’s academic progress and individual situation and determine whether an exception to this policy is warranted or the student should indeed be withdrawn from the program.
MVNU is committed to the success of its International Executive Studies students. As such, we carefully review and monitor the academic progress of each of our IES students and proactively intervene as quickly as possible whenever they appear to be struggling in their coursework or their academic progress is otherwise at risk.
Students who have questions or concerns about their academic progress or academic standing should contact a Designated School Official (DSO) as soon as possible for assistance.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate students must meet the degree requirements as stated in the Catalog under which they first enrolled. Students must earn their degree within a maximum of six (6) years from the first date of enrollment at MVNU. Students who withdraw from MVNU for more than six (6) months will meet the graduation requirements as stated in the catalog under which they resume enrollment. Students changing majors or programs must meet requirements as stated in the Catalog that is current at the time they make such changes.
A student who receives a grade of less than a "C-" will be required to repeat that course until a grade of "C-" or better is earned.
A minimum program GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation.