Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business Master of Science in Management (MSM)

The Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is a nine-month, STEM designated program located at the Carnegie Mellon campus in Pittsburgh PA. The program allows recent college graduates to learn business fundamentals in order to prepare for a data driven business career. The program also offers five areas of specialization in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Operations or Strategy.

The two semester Tepper MSM program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to both learn business fundamentals as well as specialize in one of five areas: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Operations or Strategy.

The MSM program is split into four quarters called Mini Semesters. Students take four classes in each Mini Semester. The first mini semester includes four required core classes (Managerial Economics, Finance, Probability and Statistics, and Accounting) as well as an Experiential Learning project. The second mini semester included three required core courses (Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Presentations), an elective course and another Experiential Learning project. The final two mini semesters include one required course (Behavioral Strategy and Macro Management and seven elective courses.

In order to complete one of the five specializations offered, MSM students need to complete at least three elective courses in the area of specialization. For example, if a student wants to specialize in Operations, the student needs to complete ‘Six Sigma’, “Operations Strategy” and “Service Management” courses as three of their elective courses.

The Tepper MSM program is for young professionals with up to three years of professional experience, as well as college students who will soon be completing their undergraduate degree.

The Tepper MSM offers career guidance and interview preparation via the Tepper Masters Career Center (MCC).  Students can also hone their leadership skills by working with an Executive Coach in Tepper’s Accelerate Leadership Center.

Students receive personal coaching from the MCC staff, helping students to clarify their career goals and explore career paths. The MCC provides students with effective job search techniques, job specific coaching as well as access to the Tepper alumni network.

For the 2024-25 academic year, the Tepper MSM program tuition is $66,330 ($670/unit * 99 credit units). This does not include other fees and living expenses which are estimated at about $33,000 for the entire program.

Regarding financial aid, all MSM applicants are evaluated for merit-based scholarships and all applicants are eligible for private student loans. To be eligible for federal financial aid programs, US applicants must submit a FAFSA. There are additional financial aid options for U.S. Veterans, including the Yellow Ribbon program as well as the U.S. Department of Defense SMART Scholarship for Service program.

To apply to the Tepper MSM Program, applicants need to submit the following materials:

• Online Application Form
• Current resume
• One written essay and one video essay
• One professional recommendation letter
• Unofficial transcripts of all academic work
• Official GMAT, GRE or EA score, or approved test waiver
• Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score (if applicable)
• $125 application fee
• Interview (by invitation only)

The Tepper MSM Program Application Deadlines are as follows:

Round 1: October 21, 2024

Round 2:  January 13, 2025

Round 3: March 10, 2025 (final round for international applicants)

Round 4:  May 12, 2025