UC Merced's Master of Management (MM) Professional Degree is an immersive twelve-month program that complements your undergraduate degree with a competitive set of practical, project-based work and management skills for addressing the cross-functional challenges faced by professionals in for-profit and non-profit enterprises and public organizations.
The MM program pays particular focus to management problems associated with California's Central Valley. In consultation with regional employers, this program is designed around relevant case studies and integrative team projects that foster valuable discussion, oral presentation, professional writing, and leadership skills for solving complex problems about sustaining our environment, society, and economy. The curriculum highlights the challenges of finding solutions that simultaneously balance corporate profitability and stewardship of natural resources.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Gain the management expertise and business acumen that today’s top companies value most. Our Masters of Management Program helps you increase your earning potential and overall hireability, regardless of your background and chosen specialization.
The 12-month Master of Management (MM) Program is led by MIST faculty who provide invaluable real-world experience designed to strengthen your skills in management and leadership. Students gain experience in strategic managerial thinking and direction, honing their ability to step into high-level positions throughout the public and private sectors.
Are you considering an MBA vs Masters in Management Program? The MM Program at UC Merced is especially valuable for students seeking to add complementary expertise to their undergraduate degree and maximize their business potential. UC Merced provides practical education that students can apply to real-world environments–our curriculum is designed to examine real-world issues facing the San Joaquin Valley and directly informed by what professional qualifications regional employers are seeking to address these challenges.
Prospective students to the MM Program should hold the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
A Master of Management and leadership program through UC Merced provides a wealth of applicable real-world experience, imparting essential business fundamentals and knowledge of complex business environments. Your personalized education allows you to build confidence and exercise critical thinking skills necessary to lead organizations and people.
A Master of Management - also called a Masters in Management, or MIM - is a postsecondary degree awarded to those who complete accredited programs offering specialized training in general management and business leadership. This degree program offers students several advantages, including direct experience for international employers, tailored curriculum developed from business leader insights, and limited prerequisite experience for applicants. With UC Merced’s 12-month Master in Management Program, you can quickly apply your management skills to a wide variety of business settings and maximize your earning potential.