Master in Management

Admissions

A Master’s in Management for Recent Graduates

A Business Grounding to Launch Your Career.

The Master’s in Management program creates the perfect pairing for liberal arts and science graduates interested in stepping into business. In just 10 months, you’ll command key business concepts, develop valuable leadership and management skills, and plot a course for launching your career. And you’ll do it all in one of the nation’s top business schools with a proven record on career outcomes and a reputation for providing a personalized education. Take your bachelor’s degree further in one professionally-enhancing year.

Eligibility

The Master in Management program is ideal for those who have:

• A non-business bachelor's degree/equivalent from an accredited college or university that is conferred prior to beginning Master in Management courses
• Strong academic performance with the expectation of a B average or better
• No more than one year of full-time, professional work experience
• Extracurricular involvement or other evidence of engagement in university community

The Master in Management program is designed for students without prior business education. Applicants with a major, minor, or significant coursework in business will not be considered. Students enrolling in the program will be required to pass an Economics class and a Statistics class prior to matriculation. These can be taken any semester, including summer prior to the first day of the program.

Admissions Deadlines

  • Application Deadline
  • Notification
  • Deposit Due
  • Round 1
    Application Deadline

    October 16, 2024

    Notification

    November 14, 2024

    Deposit Due

    December 4, 2024

  • Round 2
    Application Deadline

    January 15, 2025

    Notification

    February 13, 2025

    Deposit Due

    March 5, 2025

  • Round 3
    Application Deadline

    March 12, 2025

    Notification

    April 17, 2025

    Deposit Due

    May 7, 2025

  • Round 4
    Application Deadline

    May 14, 2025

    Notification

    June 12, 2025

    Deposit Due

    June 25, 2025

Application Information

Goizueta requires that all Master in Management applicants complete our online application in full to be reviewed for admission. A $150 application fee is required.

For candidates ready to take the next step, start your online application. It is not necessary to complete your application in one sitting. Until you are ready to submit, you may access it from any computer using the username and password that you create when you begin.

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A one- or two-page rĂ©sumĂ© containing your employment and education background must be uploaded to your application. The employment section on the rĂ©sumĂ© should include locations, titles, and dates, starting with your most recent job and should highlight leadership responsibilities. The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.

We accept a scanned copy of your university transcripts for evaluative purposes. We do not accept records that you have downloaded for personal use. Acceptable documents must include the university/college name, your name, degree conferred with date (if applicable), grade point average and all courses with grades received. We require transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

If you are admitted to the Master in Management program, you will be required to submit official transcripts at the time of your enrollment deposit. Please plan ahead.

The essays are an important part of your Master in Management application because they give you the opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee more about yourself. To go beyond your resume bullet points and share more of your story. Please complete all the required essays below and follow the word limits provided. Your essays should be written in 10- or 12-point, Arial font and double-spaced; please do not include the essay title on the page. Upload your essay answers, numbered and in order, as one pdf document.

Essay 1. What are you passionate about and how do you want to enhance that passion with business skills? (300 word limit)

Essay 2. (optional) A select number of fellowships for the Master in Management program will be awarded based on merit. To be considered, students should complete the additional fellowship essay. Preference will be given to current students and alumni of Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Fellowship funding is limited and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

The mission of Goizueta Business School is to prepare principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Please describe the ways in which your background and goals align with this mission. (300 word limit)

As part of the application, we require two letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should come from a former faculty member or academic advisor. Please be thoughtful when selecting your recommenders, and make sure that you choose at least one person who knows you well. Your recommender should be able to answer the following questions about you:

  • What characteristics or attributes best describe the applicant?
  • In what area is the applicant most exceptional?
  • In what area(s) does the applicant need improvement? Describe the applicant's awareness of these areas and response to constructive feedback.

As part of the online application, you will have the option of sending your recommendation requests in the form of an online survey. You may send the recommendation request through the online application at any time by entering their contact information, including their email address, and clicking the box that says, "Send to recommender."

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Selected applicants will receive an invitation to interview following an initial review of your complete, submitted application.

Interviews are an important part of the admission process. All students who are admitted to our master's degree in finance have been interviewed. The admissions interview offers you the opportunity to explain more in depth your educational and career experiences to date, and to elaborate on your post-degree career plans. We are interested in both your professional accomplishments as well as your leadership and community achievements. The interview is similar to a professional job interview, and business attire is appropriate. Please bring an updated copy of your rĂ©sumĂ©. Interviews last approximately 30 minutes.

Applicants to Goizueta Business School's Master in Management program may choose whether or not to submit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). To apply without a GMAT or GRE test score, simply check the appropriate box in the test section of the online application form. The Goizueta Admissions Committee may ask an applicant to submit a standardized test after applying if needed.

Class Profile

Class Size
29 students
Class of 2025
Average Age
22
Women
62%
Underrepresented U.S. Minorities
63%
% of U.S. students who are African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaskan
International
34%
LGBTQ+
14%

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Helpful Hints

Before beginning the application, review the helpful hints below.

Receiving Emails

After first creating an account, an email will be sent to the address you listed with an autogenerated password. This email is usually sent within five minutes of your registration. Please check your junk folder if you do not see the email. For assistance, you may email us.

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Accreditation

Emory University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate, and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Emory University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

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