Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Research Strategies is designed to build quantitative and qualitative research methods in management and prepare you for study at the doctoral level. Additionally, you have an opportunity to develop your decision-making and critical-thinking skills while learning about the political, ethical, and social aspects of creating new knowledge and conducting research. Other topics covered in the curriculum include initiating and managing change, negotiation and conflict resolution, budgeting and resource allocation, and using data and information to solve problems.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Research Strategies, you should have a long-term commitment to studying management and you should possess strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. To earn Walden University's M.S. in Management with a specialization in Research Strategies, you must complete 36 credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course.

Core Courses

• Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
• Critical Thinking for Effective Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Developing People and Managing Teams
• Initiating and Managing Change
• Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Systems Thinking
• Using Data and Information to Solve Problems
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Managing Organizational Performance
• Capstone: Practicing Managerial Decision Making
• Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders
• Applied Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have finished Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Research Strategies, you have the opportunity to pursue jobs in the field. Management-level positions are offered by many companies and businesses in various industries, such as manufacturing, finance, retail, and consulting. These positions require job candidates to be effective decision-makers and to be able to solve problems and collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment. Possible job titles could include:

• Marketing manager
• Management analyst
• Consultant
• Entrepreneur

Advanced Degrees

Once you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Management with a specialization in Research Strategies, you can choose to pursue a doctoral degree program in management. Research and the completion of a dissertation are the focus of a doctoral program, but core courses are also required. Some of these core courses may include topics such as individual and collective behavior in organizations, research methods, organizational strategy and decision making, and organizational behavior and theory. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Management
• Doctor of Business Administration (Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management