Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's online M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Strategy and Operations, you have an opportunity to learn about the concepts and principles that drive value, innovation, and organic growth. The degree program is designed to teach you how to develop your critical-thinking and decision-making skills while learning about quality improvement, supply chain management, and forecasting with a global perspective. A capstone course is also required and is completed toward the end of the degree program.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Strategy and Operations, you should have an interest in how companies manage organic growth and innovation. Also, it is beneficial if you have strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Applicants to Walden University's master's programs must have a bachelor's degree and 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 the M.S. in Management with a specialization in Strategy and Operations program from Walden University, you must earn 36 semester credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course.

Required 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
• Leading Strategic Initiatives for Growth and New Value
• Business Operations: Systems Perspectives in Global Organizations

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Strategy and Operations, you have an opportunity to compete for positions with companies and organizations in a wide array of industries. As a job candidate, you should be able to demonstrate critical-thinking and decision-making abilities and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Job opportunities may be available in industries such as manufacturing, consulting, finance, retail, and marketing. Possible job titles include:

• Supply chain manager
• Operations consultant
• Marketing manager
• Management analyst

Advanced Degrees

When you have finished the requirements for Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Strategy and Operations, you have the opportunity to enroll in a doctoral program in a related field. A doctoral program in strategy may include courses such as technology and strategy, theoretical perspective in strategy, organizational theory, incentives for corporate governance, and the theory of the firm. A dissertation is also required and some graduates of a doctoral program may choose to work in the private sector, while others pursue teaching and research positions in academia. 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 Strategy
• Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Management
• Doctor of Business Administration (Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Leadership