MS in Innovation and Management (MSIM)

The Master of Science in Innovation and Management (MSIM) is a 30-credit, non-thesis one-year graduate program is open to all degree backgrounds, and especially helpful for recent Engineering and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates, with most students enrolling immediately following their undergraduate degree and others with 1-3 years of work experience. The goal of the program is to provide early-stage professionals with a set of skills that will enable them to be more effective leaders, innovators, and team members in their respective careers. Click here to see where some of our recent graduates have been employed.

The degree is an accelerated program designed to equip early-stage professionals with the skills to become more effective leaders, innovators, and team members in their respective careers. The program is encouraged for STEM-background students but is open to all disciplines who seek a better understanding of how to form, operate, and scale businesses. Upon graduation, students will have completed courses that emphasized:

Students will not only become proficient in these areas but will experience personal growth through introspective analysis and abundant networking opportunities with a variety of industry professionals; paving the way for career opportunities.

Our Strengths

Growing

In 2015, we opened Jabs Hall, a state-of-the-art LEED Gold building designed to promote collaborative learning and foster innovation and creativity. We boast two fireplaces, flexible classroom spaces, writeable glass walls, and a focus group room.

Experiential

Students expand their skill sets through first-hand experiences working on projects with researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and government programming. Gain valuable experiences alongside our knowledgeable and caring professors.

Connected

Even though we are located in a rural state, we bring in entrepreneurs, business executives, and non-profit leaders. We prepare our students for careers after graduation with local companies and family businesses to industry giants like Nike, Google, Boeing, and R/GA.

Career Prep

We also host three college career fairs during the academic year, one of which is solely dedicated to accounting-related jobs. We generally have between 25-60 employers from across the nation that attend each event, representing companies like Deloitte, FDIC, Kiewit, KPMG, Northwestern Mutual, WealthVest, and Zoot Enterprises. 

Professionalism

Our Bracken Business Communications Clinic provides one-on-one coaching with students to improve writing, speaking, interviewing, and oral presentation skills. We host a day-long professionalism workshop for our graduate accounting students and connect students to MSU events including the Etiquette Dinner, Executive's Closet, and various workshops.

Innovation

Our mission is to inspire creativity, innovation, and growth. The Blackstone LaunchPad is a campus resource for students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni interested in business and entrepreneurship. They provide free venture support and mentorship, access to the TechStars network, and coach students to compete in startup and venture competitions. They also host Code 24 hackathons and events like this presentation from the Senior Director of Strategy and Insights of Kickstarter.

Our Place

Bozeman, Montana

There's a reason Bozeman, Montana is considered a "dream town" and lauded by many for offering high quality of life. When you fly in over the Bridger Range or drive into the Gallatin Valley and find yourself surrounded by mountains, it's easy to understand why people want to live, work and play here. Add the cultural amenities of a local symphony and museums, the vibrancy of a college community and an energetic downtown, Bozeman is the complete package. Learn more.

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