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The Lehigh MS in Management (MIM) program is a cohort program designed for students with a non-business undergraduate degree and less than one year professional work experience. It paves the path from college to career by building a business skill toolbox that helps you define your career goals, sharpen your business acumen, and receive the experiential learning that sets you apart. This STEM-designated program provides the perfect launch pad for a positive and rewarding career trajectory.
Experiences inside and outside the classroom make you a more valuable asset to a broad range of organizations and roles. A comprehensive one week orientation defined by exposure to professional development and business leaders provide context for the program.
Explore our full-time MIM program.
Program Overview
Program Fast Facts
- Designed for Non-Business Majors
- Full-time, On Campus
- STEM-Designated
- 9 or 16 Month Degree Completion
- Optional Internship
- Classes Start in Fall
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate degree cannot be in business
- Must have no more than 1 year of professional work experience
Location
Lehigh's campus lies in Eastern, PA, just 60 minutes from Philadelphia and only 90 minutes from New York City. Just a short walk off campus, the southside of Bethlehem offers a variety of restaurants and night life for students to enjoy. The city is also budding with plenty of opportunities to engage with the local community. With renowned music festivals, historical sites, and plenty of outdoor recreation, Bethlehem is a safe and exciting city for students to spend their graduate studies. Discover what else the city of Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley have to offer!
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FAQs About Lehigh’s MS in Management
Yes. Lehigh University’s College of Business is AACSB-accredited, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
The MS in Management program can be completed in 9 months. Students have the option of extending the program to 16 months if they wish to pursue an internship.
The Lehigh MiM program is comprised of 33 credits.
All courses in the MS in Management program are taught in-person on the main campus.
The MS in Management cohort starts every fall.
No. GMAT and GRE test scores are optional for MIM applicants.
No. The Lehigh MS in Management curriculum follows a lock-step format, covering core areas of business without concentration options.
No. Work experience is not required for admission to the Master’s in Management program.
Applicants may have no more than one year of professional work experience at the time of application.
Most MIM courses are taught in person during the day, Monday through Friday. Some elective courses may be offered in the evening or in a condensed Friday-Saturday format.
Yes. The MS in Management program contains an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes STEM fields, which qualifies the program as a STEM-designated degree.
- All international students in STEM-designated fields, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension, if their employment meets specific criteria and they apply within the final 90 days of their post-completion OPT period.
Lehigh University does not require an internship as part of the program. However, students interested in pursuing one may complete an optional summer internship, with course sequencing adjusted to accommodate their extended degree completion timeline.
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