Master of Management Degree
Master of Management Degree

Master of Management

The Master of Management (MM) degree is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively contribute to the management of organizations and enterprises. This business graduate program will prepare students to successfully launch a career that is meaningful to them within the context of developing a personal brand and attention to career management. Significant work experience is built into the program in the form of a full-time internship.

How is the Master of Management different from an MBA?

The Master of Management degree is very similar to an MBA degree. MM and MBA programs both offer a comprehensive study of the functional areas of business (management, marketing, finance, economics, accounting) and prepare students for leadership roles in organizations.

Our MM is different from a typical MBA program because of its focus on management and career development. We want to help you clarify and advance your career path. The MM has outcomes that focus on both quantitative skills and on the soft skills that employers demand (e.g., ability to work with people/on teams, emotional intelligence, habits of the mind).

How long does it take to complete the program? When does it begin?

The program is completed in 10 months as a 5th year. It is a cohorted program, meaning that all the students begin at the same time and take the same courses together. Courses for each cohort begin in late July or early August.

Some preparation work is assigned to incoming students to complete in the summer before the program begins.

What courses will I take?

Courses are designed to give you a foundation in business knowledge and practice with a focus on applicability. Here is a list of MM courses.

What kind of internship can I do?

It is important that students engage in an internship that best fits their career goals. Internships vary greatly. Faculty mentors begin working with students on the first day of the program to help them secure internships. Former students have completed internships in a variety of companies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions. Additionally, students have completed internships all over the world.

Can I participate in athletics while completing the program?

MM students can participate in Mars Hill University Division II athletics. A large percentage of MM students are participating student-athletes or graduate assistant coaches for MHU teams.

Are there other expenses besides tuition?

Graduate students are responsible for their own textbooks and course materials. Course instructors work very hard to utilize free or low-cost course materials, when possible. Graduate students may be eligible for federal financial aid to help with the cost of tuition and books.

When will I hear something about my application?

Admissions to the MM program are made on a rolling basis. However, applications are only considered after all materials are submitted.

Master of Management Application Checklist

1. Online Application.

2. Resume/CV.
May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

3. Three recommendation letters are required. Two letters must be from professional educators and one must be from a professional acquaintance who is familiar with you and your work ethic.
May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

4. Professional Goals Statement.
May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu in a PDF or Word document format.

In a 500–700 word, well-written statement, the candidate should discuss the following:

  • Why you want to enter the Mars Hill University Master of Management Program
  • What you expect to contribute to the program
  • What you expect to learn in the program
  • Your career goals
  • How the completion of the program will help you achieve these goals
  • How your background, education, experiences, and/or strengths will enhance the program and the experience of other students in the program

5. Official college transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 required.
May be mailed or sent through an approved digital transcript service to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

Mars Hill University partners with the following Electronic Transcript Request Services:

**We do not participate in Naviance.

*To ensure all of your documents have been received, please contact Sarah Burnette, sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.