Master of Management

The Master of Management (MM) is a post-graduate Master’s degree awarded to students who normally complete a one - two year program of graduate level coursework in business at an accredited academic institution. As the program is designed for students interested in entering business management, the degree attracts applicants from diverse academic disciplines. The MM program structure and admissions are similar to that of the Master of Business Administration, Master in Management, and Master of Science in Management degrees.

Admissions

B-school MM Admission Committees normally evaluate applicants based on GMAT score, resume, letters of recommendation, essays, an interview, as well as by a candidate's Bachelor degree GPA and GPA of graduate studies if applicable.

Based on these indicators, the committee decides if the applicant can i) handle the academic rigor of the program and ii) demonstrate considerable leadership potential. The committee also looks for applicants that can improve diversity in the classroom as well as contribute positively to the study body as a whole.

Program Structure

The MM structure varies from program to program, but typically resembles one of the five major types of MBAs (distance-learning, part-time, accelerated, two-year, or executive).

The MM program for young professionals with limited professional experience (normally 0 to 10 years) often resembles one of a distance-learning, part-time, accelerated, or two-year MBA program. It typically prepares students to handle management issues in all areas of business with the option to concentrate or specialize in one area. Most programs begin with a set of required courses and then offer more specialized courses two thirds of the way through the program. Concentrations include: accounting, finance, strategic management, international business, marketing management, information systems, operations management, and human resources.

The MM program for senior professionals with managerial experience (typically 10+ years) often resembles an Executive MBA (EMBA) program. It typically prepares students to handle the tasks associated with higher-level management positions. Topics in this degree program include business-related subjects such as ethical decision making, business law, global business values, workplace security, corporate crime, and employee motivation.

Courses

Topics in the MM program include:

• Ethical Decision Making
• Business Culture
• Corporate Communications
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Motivation
• Workplace Security
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Operational research
• Accounting
• Economics
• Statistics
• Operations and Logistics
• Information Technology
• Corporate Finance
• Investments
• Financial Reporting
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Research

Canada

The MM degree in Canada is offered at some of the top universities in the country. Queen’s University offers a Master of Global Management to students with a background in business administration. The Sauder School of Business at UBC has two MM programs; one for students from any academic discipline, and another for students from quantitative backgrounds looking to work in operational research. McGill University has an MM program that focuses on leadership in the Health Care industry and seeks applicants with upper-management experience.

Europe

B-schools in Europe offer a Master in Management. Institutions such as:

London Business School, London School of Economics and Political Science, HEC-Paris, Solvay Business School, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Manchester Business School, Essec Business School, ISC Paris, etc.

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