As you work through building your business proficiency, we’ll also expose you to ways to leverage your knowledge once you graduate. Our dedicated team of career prep advisors will help you uncover where you want to go next and give you the tools to help make it happen.
A Master’s in Management
One Year. A New World of Opportunities.
Personal & Professional Development
Professional development is built into the academic experience through a series of sessions, workshops, guided exercises, and assignments designed to help you identify how to leverage your combined undergraduate and Master in Management experience toward a successful career. You will learn about different industries and functions, hone effective methods for job search, and sharpen your interview skills. You’ll also explore how your personal interests and undergraduate training, when augmented by business knowledge, will align with potential careers and then refine your personal brand to form a strategy to kick-start your career.
Career Resources
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Personalized Career Coaching
Our professional staff and career coaches are committed to guiding you throughout your career journey. They provide personalized, one-on-one coaching to help you clarify your career goals, develop a strategic job search plan, and enhance your professional skills. From resume optimization to interview preparation, our experienced staff and coaches are here to support you every step of the way. -
Professional Development Course
This course will provide you with tools and life-long skills to market your most important product: YOU. You will learn about different industries and functions, learn effective methods for job search, and sharpen your interview skills. You'll also explore how your personal interests and undergraduate training, when augmented by business knowledge, will align with potential careers. -
Industry Insights and Networking Events
You will engage with industry professionals through our panel discussions, guest speaker events, and networking sessions. These events provide valuable insights into different sectors, emerging trends, and networking opportunities that can help you expand your professional connections. -
Alumni Network
You will benefit from our extensive network of successful Goizueta alumni. Engage with alumni who are eager to share their experiences, offer mentorship, and provide valuable industry contacts. Our alumni network spans various industries and geographies, offering you a wide range of connections and opportunities.
Your Major + Business Foundation
By integrating business education with your liberal arts or science background, you are better equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern job market, lead diverse teams, and make impactful decisions in your professional lives.
- Liberal Arts: Majors in areas like philosophy, history, and literature learn critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication. A business foundation helps apply these skills practically in areas such as strategic planning, marketing, and human resources.
- Science: Majors in fields like biology, chemistry, and physics are trained in research, problem-solving, and data analysis. Business education can help you understand how to commercialize your research, manage projects, and lead teams effectively.
| Major | Potential Right Fit Fields/Roles | Why you will be good at it! |
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| English | communications, training, advertising/creative content, presentation development, storytelling | You understand language, the importance of the choice of words, and how to make them sing. You are poetry and prose all in one! |
| Anthropology / Sociology / Philosophy / History | organizational development, human resources, employee engagement, sustainability roles | You understand people and society and care about the human condition. |
| Psychology | marketing, finance, advertising, strategy, wealth management | You know what drives human behavior and how they will respond to different messages. |
| Economics / QSS | financial analyst, investment banking, equity research, sales and trading | You know the market forces, economy, and how it affects performance of companies. |
| Major | Opportunity | Growth Areas |
| Prelaw | Gap year opportunity for lawyers. Strengthens your law school application and candidacy post law school. | Helps in understanding tort law, securities law, employment law, white collar crime, etc. |
| Sciences/Premed | Gap year opportunity for doctors. Differentiate yourself in the med school application process. Necessary for hospital administration roles or work in pharmaceutical industry. | The practice of medicine requires an understanding of business: revenues, expenses, reimbursements, cash flows, insurance, etc. |
Career Opportunities
Upon completing the Masters in Management program, you will be equipped with a versatile skill set that opens doors to a multitude of exciting career opportunities. As you embark on your professional journey, you can expect to explore roles in a wide array of jobs and industries. These career opportunities are not exhaustive but represent the diverse paths our Masters in Management graduates can pursue. The program equips you with a strong foundation in business fundamentals, leadership skills, and strategic thinking, preparing you to thrive in a wide range of industries and job functions.
Job functions such as:
- Analytics
- Arts management
- Business Development
- Client/Customer Relationship Management
- Communications
- Consulting
- General Management
- Health management
- HR/Organizational Management
- Marketing/ Market Research
- Nonprofit management
- Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Public health
- Research and Development
- Sales
- Sports management
- Strategy
Within industries such as:
- Consulting
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Financial Services
- General Management
- Healthcare
- HR/Organizational Management
- Manufacturing
- Marketing & Sales
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology
