MS in Innovation and Management (MSIM)
Welcome!
We inspire creativity, innovation, and growth. At Jabs, we provide a collaborative and personalized environment, connecting students to opportunities in a dynamic community.
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.
Cohort Model
Learn in a collaborative and team-oriented setting with flexible classroom design and ample work space. Students in this program will be utilizing a cohort model with all courses taught in Jabs Hall 207, the Risa K. Scott Collaboration Lab.
Dedicated Resources
Unlike at other universities and colleges, we have an Office of Student Services and a staff member dedicated to academic and career engagement to help support YOU.Professional Edge
Students have access to one-on-one communications coaching, resume review, and mock interview sessions.
Program Details
Students in this program will be utilizing a cohort model with all courses taught
in Jabs Hall 207, the Risa K. Scott Collaboration Lab, and will earn their degree
in two semesters. Each semester will have 15 credits of graduate-level classes (outlined
below) but 3 of those credits each semester will be focused on short sprints and professional
development to include weekly visiting lectures, networking opportunities, and personal
3 to 5 year career planning with the help of career coaches. Click here to view all MSIM requirements, course offerings, and learning outcomes.
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
Innovation
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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