Master's in Management
Indiana Wesleyan University • IndianaBuilds practical management and leadership skills, with an emphasis area that connects management to a specific technology or industry.
- University: Indiana Wesleyan University
- Location: Merrillville, IN (near Chicago) & Forney, TX
- Accreditation: HLC
- Level: Master's
- On-site: 1 residency / term
- Intakes: Winter A, Winter B, Winter C, Summer A, Summer B, Summer C
About the Master's in Management
Builds practical management and leadership skills, with an emphasis area that connects management to a specific technology or industry.
This program is offered by Indiana Wesleyan University, a private, non-profit institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), with specialized ACBSP (business) and CCNE (nursing) accreditation. For international professionals, IWU offers hybrid professional programs based at its Merrillville, Indiana location near Chicago, with an additional Texas location in Forney. Each term combines a fully online course with a hybrid course and built-in practical training, so you can keep building industry experience while you study.
Specializations & Tracks
What You'll Learn
- Organizational leadership
- Operations management
- Decision-making with data
- Team and change management
Career Paths
Format, CPT & Admission
Class Format & Attendance
- Master's programs are typically 30 credits over three semesters, with a 25-month typical duration.
- One on-site residency per term (about three per year), usually Friday and Saturday.
- Your first residency includes an extra orientation session; schedules are shared around 8 weeks before each term.
- International students study continuously — term breaks are not available.
CPT & Work Authorization
- Current F-1 students, OPT holders and change-of-status applicants can be authorized for CPT from the first day of the program.
- Students applying from overseas or starting an initial F-1 program are not eligible for Day 1 CPT.
- An offer letter and a CPT agreement signed by the employer are normally required; authorization is renewed every year.
- CPT is not a graduation requirement, and it can be issued while an extension of stay is pending.
Minimum GPA
2.8 – 3.0 (flexible admission plan available)
English Proficiency
- TOEFL 85
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 100
- Waiver may be possible — ask your advisor
Documents
- All academic transcripts
- Passport
- Proof of financial support
- GRE / GMAT not required
Intakes
Master's programs start six times a year; DBA starts in Winter A and Summer A. Deadlines differ for new and transfer F-1 students — ask an advisor for the next one.
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