General Questions
A Master in Management is a graduate business degree designed for recent college graduates without a business degree who want to build a strong foundation in business. At Goizueta, the program is designed specifically for students from liberal arts, sciences, and other non-business backgrounds who want to add business knowledge, leadership skills, and professional experience to the expertise they already have.
Goizueta’s Master in Management is designed for recent college graduates with non-business undergraduate degrees who want to launch a career in business or apply business skills to another field. You might be an economics major interested in finance, a psychology major drawn to marketing, a computer science student interested in consulting, or a pre-med student exploring healthcare management. The program helps you build the business foundation and professional skills to turn your existing interests and strengths into career opportunities.
Yes, the Master in Management can be an excellent option for a gap year. The 10-month format allows students to build a strong foundation in business while strengthening their analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Many students use the program to enhance their academic profile before applying to medical school, law school, or other graduate programs. The Master in Management helps you stay academically engaged, broaden your skill set, and gain clarity and confidence as you take your next step.
A Master in Management and an MBA serve different stages of a professional journey. The Master in Management is designed for recent college graduates and early-career professionals (less than 2 years of experience) who are building their business foundation, while an MBA is generally designed for professionals with several years of work experience (2+) who are looking to accelerate or change their careers. Goizueta’s Master in Management allows you to add business expertise to your undergraduate education and begin your career with a broader, more versatile skill set.
If you would like guidance on whether the Master in Management aligns with your goals, we encourage you to connect with our admissions team.
There is no single undergraduate major that prepares you for the Master in Management. Students bring backgrounds ranging from the humanities and social sciences to economics, mathematics, computer science, and the natural sciences. Your undergraduate major gives you a distinctive perspective; the Master in Management adds the business knowledge, analytical skills and leadership capabilities to apply that perspective in an organizational setting.
No work experience is required for our full-time Master in Management program. The majority of students start their Master in Management degree the summer after undergraduate graduation. In fact, candidates with more than two years of professional work experience are not eligible to apply and are encouraged to consider our MBA programs. Candidates with more than two years of experience in non-professional business roles (for example, teaching, health care, fine arts, etc.) or candidates with military service may be eligible and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
We will consider applicants who hold this type of degree.
No, we do not accept transfer credits.
Yes. Goizueta’s Master in Management is designed for students whose undergraduate degree is not in business, but students with a business minor or business coursework may be eligible. Students must complete required Economics and Statistics preparation before beginning the program.
Academics and Logistics Questions
The Master in Management begins in late August each year. There is an option to pursue a summer internship opportunity in June prior to starting the program. Candidates interested in applying for the internship must do so no later than Round 2.
Goizueta’s Master in Management is completed in 10 months. Courses begin in August and students graduate the following May. There is an option to pursue a summer internship opportunity in June prior to starting the program.
You’ll build a foundation across the core areas of business—including finance, marketing, accounting, strategy and operations—while developing the communication, leadership and professional skills needed to apply what you learn. The curriculum is designed to help you connect your existing academic expertise and interests to business challenges and career opportunities.
After you develop fluency across the major business disciplines in core course, you will use elective coursework and experiential opportunities to explore areas that align with your career aspirations.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through experiential opportunities that allow you to apply business concepts to real organizations and challenges. Goizueta emphasizes practical application, collaboration and problem-solving so that you graduate with experience using what you've learned—not simply knowledge of business concepts.
Students have the option to participate in a credit-bearing summer service internship before beginning their Master in Management coursework. The experience places students with Atlanta-area nonprofits, government agencies, or socially responsible businesses and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build professional skills and explore potential career paths.
No, the Master in Management program is not STEM-designated. While the curriculum includes analytical and quantitative coursework, the degree is classified as a general management program rather than a STEM field. Students still benefit from a well-rounded business foundation that supports a wide range of career paths across industries and are eligible for one year of OPT after receiving your graduate degree.
Our degree is a very intense, full-time program. We ask you that you start the program before considering part-time employment. Full-time employment during the full-time Master in Management program is not possible. Traveling during the academic year (during class sessions) is strongly discouraged. Students receive several holidays throughout their studies—fall break, Thanksgiving holidays, winter break, and spring break.
Emory offers graduate professional housing in venues on the edges of campus targeted to student's needs and desires. Emory provides shuttles to these units. In addition, the Emory area offers a wide variety of attractive and affordable housing options including apartment complexes and rental homes. Admitted students receive more information on housing following admission to the program
You’ll learn alongside students with different academic backgrounds, interests and perspectives. The cohort brings together recent graduates who are eager to develop business expertise and launch their careers, creating opportunities to learn from classmates whose academic and personal experiences differ from your own.
Being a Master in Management student in Atlanta means having a major business hub as your classroom—and a dynamic, welcoming city as your home. Atlanta offers a distinctive mix of career opportunity, culture, entertainment, and outdoor adventure, giving you plenty to explore beyond Goizueta.
Atlanta’s arts and culture scene ranges from the High Museum of Art and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to live theater, music, festivals, and neighborhood galleries. The city is equally known for its diverse food scene, from Southern staples and global cuisine to MICHELIN-recognized restaurants and vibrant food halls.
When it’s time to get outside the city, Atlanta offers easy access to nature and adventure. The North Georgia mountains are within driving distance for hiking, camping, and weekend getaways, while beaches along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts make longer weekend trips possible. Within the city, you can also enjoy miles of trails, parks, and green spaces that contribute to Atlanta’s reputation as a “City in the Forest.”
And getting beyond Atlanta is easy. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the world's busiest airport, with nonstop service to more than 150 domestic destinations and 70 international cities.
Whether you're exploring a new neighborhood, catching a concert, trying a new restaurant, cheering on an Atlanta sports team, hiking in the mountains or heading out of town for the weekend, Atlanta gives you opportunities to make the most of your time at Goizueta—both inside and outside the classroom.
Career Questions
The Master in Management prepares you for a wide range of early-career opportunities. Graduates pursue roles in areas such as consulting, analytics, marketing, operations, project management, human resources, business development and client or customer relationship management. These opportunities span industries including consulting, technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media and entertainment, and nonprofit organizations.
The flexibility of the degree allows you to find a role that aligns with your passions, interests, and creative goals, helping you launch a career that feels both meaningful and well-matched to your strengths.
The Career Management Center provides personalized, one-on-one coaching to help you clarify your career goals, develop a job-search strategy and strengthen your professional skills. Resources include résumé development, interview preparation, career exploration, employer connections, professional development programming and peer coaching for case and technical interviews.
Career preparation is integrated throughout the Master in Management experience.
Absolutely. The program is specifically designed to help students build business expertise on top of a non-business undergraduate education. Rather than starting over, you bring the knowledge and perspective you've developed through your major and add the business, analytical, communication and leadership skills needed to apply it in a professional setting.
Yes. In addition to launching careers, some students use the Master in Management to strengthen their preparation for future graduate or professional education. The program can be particularly relevant for students considering paths such as law, medicine, or other advanced degrees.
Admissions Questions
Yes, you may submit your application whenever you are ready. It will be reviewed in the first round following the date you submit. For example: If you submit on November 15, you have missed the Round 1 deadline and your application would be reviewed in Round 2.
Our Master in Management application fee is $150. If you are also submitting an MBA application, please note the application process is different.
You can receive an application fee waiver by attending an online “Master in Management information session” or “Preparing Your Best Specialized Masters Application” session.
An application is considered completed when we have received:
- a completed application form
- your essays
- your video essay
- all transcripts
- your recommendations
- English Proficiency test score (if applicable)
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 with a GMAT or GRE test score, simply add those test scores in the appropriate section of the online application form.
If you are a recent graduate, or in your senior year about to graduate, we strongly recommend that at least one of your recommenders be a professor who can speak to your quantitative abilities. If you have been working in industry for awhile, then certainly both of your recommenders can be professional recommendations.
We prefer recommenders use the form generated from our online application system. Depending on the filters they may have on their email systems they should look in their spam boxes. If the request is not there, you should contact us via email.
Alternatively, they may submit a letter that addresses our questions as long as they also include the evaluation grid, which can be downloaded from the hardcopy form. They may scan their letter which should include their business card and email it to us or to our mailing address:
Emory University
Goizueta Business School
MSBA Admissions
1300 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322
Your request to your recommenders can be sent prior to submitting your application. Once you log into your application, fill out the recommender section and then select "notify" for each recommender. Your recommender will be notified of your request via email. Please tell them to expect the email and to check their spam box if they do not see it within a day.
Yes, we will accept scanned unofficial transcripts for evaluative purposes. Regardless of whether your credits from other institutions were accepted by the institution where you received your degree, we must receive a transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
Please upload all transcripts to the application with your essays and résumé. If you are admitted to the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts with your enrollment deposit.
Interviews are not required for admission. We do offer optional interviews with members of the admissions team during the first two weeks following an application deadline. Interview spaces are limited and first come, first serve. Interviews are, for the most part, virtual on Zoom.
Because the interviews are optional, they are not considered part of the application evaluation. However, there is an advantage to interviewing as it gives you a chance to learn more about the program and how it will specifically benefit you and meet your goals.
Generally, a member of the admissions committee conducts the interviews. The interview gives the committee an opportunity to get to know you better and may serve to answer some questions that were not addressed in your application file.
You should plan to spend 20 minutes in your interview. Please come prepared as if you are attending a job interview, even if your interview is online. Please have a copy of your most recent résumé available. If your current position or responsibilities have changed since you submitted your application, please take a moment to email us the latest version of your résumé.
You will need to email us directly. Please forward a copy of your receipt with the date you submitted payment and the card holder's name. If you did not receive a receipt following online payment, please contact your credit card company and verify the charge. If the charge is not verified, please resubmit payment.
This is not an uncommon situation for international students. Most U.S. transcripts have a notation included that says, "degree conferred" or "degree issued." If your transcript does not state that your degree was issued, please include documentation that your degree was issued by your university. If you have completed the checklist in your application and yet still receive a message that your application is not complete, please email the Master in Management admissions team.
Detailed instructions for checking the status of your application will be sent with confirmation that your application was received.
All applications are reviewed during the round in which the application is determined to be complete (submitted and all required materials received). Decisions are released online on the notification date corresponding to each round.
If you are re-applying within a year of your original application, we will keep your file open, and request that you send an updated resume, transcript (if applicable), and essay. If you are re-applying after a year, please resubmit a new application and all supporting documentation.
Candidates who are waitlisted in one round will be moved to the next round and the application will be reassessed. You may check your status online on the next decision notification date. If your waitlist status did not change, it means that you have remained on the waitlist and your file will be reassessed in the next round.
Tuition, Scholarship, and Financial Aid Questions
The total cost for the full-time Master in Management program includes:
- A non-refundable deposit (that is credited toward your tuition)
- Program tuition
- Mandatory student fees (including: transcript fee - first semester only, activity fees, rec and athletic fees, and mental health & counseling fees)
- Additional costs may include:
- Housing
- Parking
- Books
- Health insurance*
*Students are required to have health insurance. Emory University offers a good plan through Aetna for those seeking a reasonable policy. If a student is already covered on a parent/spouse's insurance, they are required to complete a waiver prior to fall orientation.
Yes, loans are available and students may borrow up to the budgeted cost of attendance. For domestic students, loans include the Federal Stafford Loan, Graduate Plus Loan, and Private Loans are available. To learn more about options for domestic and international students, please visit our Emory Financial Aid Website.
Yes, all applicants are automatically evaluated for merit scholarship consideration. There is no separate application required. We holistically evaluate all candidates for merit compared to other candidates applying to the Master in Management program in the same round of admission. We factor in all elements of your application—your grades; any work or internship experience you have had; your recommendations; your leadership or involvement; as well as any other unique meritorious factors you may have included in your application. Not all students will receive scholarships. Those receiving scholarships receive awards that generally range from 10% to 50% of tuition.
No, we do not offer need-based scholarships.
No, we do not offer graduate assistantships as part of the scholarship or financial aid package. However, many of our students seek graduate assistant or teaching assistant roles when they arrive on campus and work for an hourly wage. There are also additional student jobs available on campus.