The Master of Management (MM) program at the University of California, Davis, is designed for recent undergraduates and early-career professionals. This program aims to equip students with fundamental leadership skills, a personalized career roadmap, and access to professional connections across Northern California and beyond within a nine-month timeframe. The Online Master of Management offers a flexible pathway for early-career professionals, recent graduates, and career changers to attain leadership roles in business, providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and network to accelerate their careers in just 15 months.
The curriculum is modeled after UC Davis' highly regarded MBA program, providing a strong foundation in core business functional areas such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and strategy. Learning is collaborative, fostering connections with faculty and peers. The program culminates in a comprehensive examination in the final quarter, assessing mastery of course material and the ability to synthesize knowledge across key subject areas.
Graduates will be prepared to address the vast demand-supply gap of skilled workers and managers trained to leverage data and computing power for business insights and decision-making. The program provides a pathway to leadership roles in business and aims to offer a considerable return on financial investment.
The Master of Management program is designed for recent undergraduates and early-career professionals. Specific English proficiency requirements are not detailed in the provided text, but are typically required for international applicants to US universities. Applicants are strongly advised to seek fellowship support from their home countries, as only exceptional international students without financial support may be considered for admission.
Course fees are set at the time of enrollment and remain fixed for the duration of the program. Students are responsible for all costs associated with the M.S. program if admitted.
The program offers two durations: 9 months for the on-campus option and 15 months for the online pathway.
The estimated total course fee is $65,560, based on 44 units at $1,490 per unit for students entering in Summer 2025.
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required, along with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Specific coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics is encouraged, with upper division courses in areas like biochemistry and genetics being beneficial.
Applications open in September, and the application deadline is December 1st.
The program advises international applicants to seek fellowship support from their home countries, as only exceptional international students without financial support may be considered for admission.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Manager, Business Leader, or professionals in data-driven decision making, addressing the demand for skilled managers who leverage data.