SNHU Spotlight: Jonathan Oubenslimane, BS in Business Administration Grad
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Learn best practices for leading, supporting and developing people, projects and organizations in the Master of Science in Management online degree program at լƵ. You can explore electives in the general track or specialize your program with a concentration in construction management, emergency management or healthcare.
Gain skills needed to be flexible, responsive and resilient in the face of unprecedented business challenges. In the online management master's degree program at SNHU, you'll study crucial leadership topics such as communication, culture, decision-making, human behavior, project management and research – helping you learn to lead.
Choose the general track or tailor your degree to your career goals with one of the following 3 concentrations:
Build up a skill set that helps you plan and manage aspects of the construction process when you earn your master's in construction management concentration online through the MS in Management program.
Courses may include:
Develop the skills that allow you to prepare for and respond to crises, natural disasters and security threats when you earn an online master's in emergency management concentration through the MS in Management program.
Courses may include:
Healthcare is a booming industry, and the need for efficient managers at the helm of its growth is more important than ever before. Healthcare management provides unique opportunities to combine the best in business standards with highly focused healthcare principles, concepts, systems and practices.
լƵ's Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Healthcare degree can help set you up with the people and project management skills needed to face complex business challenges. At the same time, it can provide critical knowledge integral to strategic decision-making and promotion of continuous, enterprise-wide healthcare quality improvement.
The master’s in healthcare management degree program provides a dynamic fusion of vital business principles with a solid concentration in healthcare. Among the business principles you'll explore are:
Core management courses enable graduates to embrace broad opportunities in a variety of organizations, while concentration courses allow for more focused managerial positions within healthcare.
Career outlook:
Healthcare is the largest industry in the U.S., and it's still growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an average of 1.8 million healthcare job openings annually between 2022 and 2032 — more than any of the other occupational group. According to the BLS, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1
SNHU's program continues to evolve to meet marketplace demand, helping position you for success in procuring management roles in the healthcare segment and other diverse industries.
Courses may include:
Study the philosophy, science and practice of effective management in the MS in Management program. Through 8 core courses, you'll develop skills in conflict negotiation, project and people management and strategic leadership – managerial skills that are adaptable to any industry.
Aside from the business skills that you'll learn in the online master's in management, you'll have the opportunity to build on desirable soft skills – the qualities that can turn a manager into an inspiring leader. By developing characteristics, strategies and skills like communication, problem-solving, purpose, trustworthiness and employee recognition, you can position yourself as a versatile, empathetic and efficient leader.
Students who have little or no business background will take a Business Foundations course prior to starting the program. This class gives you the tools you need to better understand basic business terms, finance and market concepts, helping you set yourself up for success.
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Our faculty bring with them decades of management experience. Bringing their lived professional insights to the classroom, our instructors help position graduates for success in an ever-changing business landscape.
As an experienced international visiting professor and speaker, higher education consultant, author and reviewer, she has presented for the DOE, ACBSP, NHBEA, NEA and various universities. Michelle is also a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from the International Coach Federation and is a member of the Academy of International Business and New Hampshire Women in Higher Education Leadership. Her current research interests are university-industry collaboration, technology and innovation in business education and service-learning projects for nonprofits to build community resilience.
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Associate Dean, Business
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2005
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Hear what some of our SNHU faculty have to say about our online master's in management degree program:
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SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.
This program and its concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on the ACBSP accreditation page.
As a nonprofit university, SNHU offers some of the lowest online tuition rates in the country. And when you work with our Financial Services team, we'll explore ways to help you save even more on your education – and customize a payment plan that works for you.
*before previously earned credits are applied
Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
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Additional costs: Course materials vary by course.
If 3 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $17,199
If 6 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $15,288
If 9 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $13,377
If 12 of your prior learning credits ($637/credit) are accepted toward your master’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $11,466
How we estimate your tuition cost:
We look at the cost per credit multiplied by the number of credits you need to earn for a master's degree. Most master's degrees require 36 credits. SNHU allows you to transfer in up to 12 credits, requiring a minimum of 24 credits to be taken at SNHU. This is only a tuition estimator and doesn't account for other fees that may be associated with your program of choice.
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Many career paths eventually lead to managerial roles. By earning your master's in management, you can become a professional who supports an organization's mission, values and goals while getting the most out of its teams, resources and processes.
Whether you're an individual contributor looking to build leadership skills or current manager who wants to advance further, the MS in Management is the ideal degree for individuals looking to move to that next step in their organization.
Preparing you for an ever-changing and increasingly connected world, the skills you learn in the Master of Science in Management program translate well in any industry, including:
Plan, coordinate, budget and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
Manage stakeholder teams and direct operations to keep businesses running smoothly.
Direct the creation of materials that will enhance the public image of an employer or client.
Map out strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.
Plan and direct a medical facility's services to ensure patients are offered top care.
Expand awareness of an organization and further their mission through events/fundraisers.
Management job openings annually through 2032, projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1
Median annual pay for all management positions as of May 2023, according to the BLS.1
Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
In many ways, this academic program guided me into my current senior specialist role at the company. I remember watching my management team handle situations and relating them to what we were learning about in class. I could relate what I was working on with my leadership and work experience.
A master’s in management studies gives current and aspiring managers the skills they need to be flexible and responsive leaders in the face of evolving business challenges. It can prepare you to assess management issues, think critically to make important decisions and strategically lead others toward a common goal.
In a Master of Science in Management program, you’ll learn how to develop talent and grow teams, guide organizational change and build relationships across an organization. You’ll also explore how to track business performance and measure key financial metrics to make data-driven decisions.
With concentrations in construction management, emergency management and healthcare, a master’s degree in management from SNHU can equip you with industry-specific skills that prepare you to lead in these fields.
At SNHU, we offer 3 MS in Management concentration options, each built to fit your desired career track. They are:
Construction management: There's a growing need for business development managers and construction managers with specialized skillsets in planning and coordinating project budgets, as well as monitoring compliance with safety codes and regulations.
The construction management concentration at լƵ is unique in that it's highly focused on practical application. Students are taken on a journey that begins with detailing the schedule, scope and cost of a project to comparing construction materials, methods and equipment.
Along the way, the inclusion of real-world case studies brings the course to life for learners as they explore quality control processes, construction law, and risk assessment as essential components developed to prepare students for work in the field.
Emergency management: This concentration gives graduates the tools and education they need to develop and navigate crisis management plans for an organization. Disaster response and recovery is an essential component to the curriculum. It builds necessary skills, such as collaboration and communication skills with multiple stakeholders – including critical incident stress with the public.
Healthcare: This concentration empowers graduates to succeed as managers in healthcare – another high-demand field.
The curriculum for the healthcare concentration at SNHU was developed by experienced healthcare industry professionals who understand the challenges today's leaders face. You'll learn specialized skills to help prepare you for leadership in areas such as clinical services, health and wellness, healthcare operations, public relations and business development.
"Being a healthcare leader comes with its own unique challenges," said Cera Wilson '21. "Often we are scientists by trade, trying to understand business perspectives and principles. Even more so, healthcare finance, laws and policies are unique. This program is a great opportunity to grow oneself as a leader and a healthcare provider."
Earning a management degree can prepare you to take on a new leadership role, expand your knowledge to grow in a current management job or help you stand out when applying for a new position or promotion.
“Through education, managers can build knowledge that will help in the decision-making process. Managers can learn the theoretical framework that will then get applied on the job,” said SNHU career advisor Rich Grant. “Master’s degrees can be a way to hone a manager’s grasp of the industry and business functions for an organization.”
Earning a master’s in management also has the potential to boost your pay and further your career in a growing field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for management occupations was $116,880 in May 2023.1 On average, workers with a master’s degree earn more than their peers with a bachelor’s degree. In 2023, master’s degree holders earned a median weekly salary of $1,737, compared to $1,493 for bachelor’s degree holders – a 16% difference.1
A manager oversees the productivity and interpersonal relationships of a working group and are usually responsible for supporting both the day-to-day operations and the long-term strategic goals of an organization.
A master's in management will provide the key organizational and logistical skills you need to be an agile and adaptive leader across a variety of organizations and industries.
The critical-thinking skills you’ll learn in SNHU’s online master's in management program can help you land management positions in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public and private organizations, and startups or global institutions.
Jobs for management master’s degree holders1 may include:
Both a master’s degree in management and an MBA can prepare you to take on a leadership position across many industries, but the two degree programs do vary in their course offerings.
In SNHU’s master’s in management degree program, the emphasis is placed on the philosophy, science and practice of effective management. Courses focus on decision-making, human behavior, corporate communications and project management.
MBA degree programs place more emphasis on general business skills, exploring themes like ethics, communication and social responsibility. MBA courses include financial analysis, business law, economics, statistics and operations management, in addition to specific management courses.
At SNHU, online MBA concentrations are available to dive deeper into specific fields of management, including:
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at:
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.