Management Science
There are ways to do things…then there are better ways to do things. Solving problems and making good decisions is a requirement in every organization. If you’re someone who values the power of efficiency and possesses a keen analytical eye, then you may be cut out for majoring in Management Science.
UTSA’s Management Science Program
While earning a Management Science degree at UTSA, you’ll take a multidisciplinary approach to design systems, make decisions and solve complex problems for organizations. You’ll focus on the development and application of scientific and mathematical modeling to help companies reach the best decisions possible. Because these skills lend themselves to increasing a firm’s efficiency and productivity, this degree will prepare you for a number of careers in manufacturing, materials management, service operations, procurement, third party logistics, transportation processes and management consulting.
What You’ll Learn
As a Management Science major, you’ll have the option of learning a business competency as you work toward completing your degree. These competencies are available through elective courses and aim to develop a greater set of marketable skills for business majors. The competencies available for Management Science majors are analytics, entrepreneurship, international business, leading change, modeling and risk management. You can also choose a track in either Business Analytics or Operation & Supply Chain. Track are declared after you’ve been admitted and have met with your academic advisor.
Academic Information:
College
College of BusinessDepartment
Department of Management Science & StatisticsDegrees Offered
Careers in Management Science
Top job titles for Management Science graduates include:
• Software Developer/Engineer
• Information Security Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Management Analyst
• Computer Systems Engineer
Management Science and its related career pathways are currently in average demand in Texas with over 14,000 job opportunities for the 2018-19 financial year. US States/Regions with high demand for related jobs include California, Virginia and Maryland. More than 12 million management science-related job opportunities existed nationwide in 2018-19.
Career Resources
UTSA’s University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.
Please note that there are additional admission requirements that need to be met in order to be admitted into this major. View all of UTSA’s specific admission requirements here.
Industries for Management Science Graduates
Management Science is a widely applicable major as businesses and organizations across several industries require staff and services related to this major. The industries that posted the largest number of management Science-related positions over 2018-19 included:
• Higher Education
• Consulting Services
• Insurance Carriers
• General Hospitals
• Air Transportation
• Depository Credit Intermediation
Salaries for Management Science Graduates
The salary range for open management science-related positions in the US between November 2018 and October 2019 were:
| lowest 10% | $56,842 |
| median | $90,439 |
| top 10% | $120,818 |
Source: Burning Glass
Skills and Interests for Management Science Majors
While many skills and interests translate to potential careers as a Management Science graduate, some are more commonly sought after than others. Management Science may be a good fit for you if:
• You enjoy solving puzzles and problems
• You like working with others
• You are a good planner
• You enjoy learning
• You are detail oriented