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Introduction to Academics

Our Master in Management (MiM) program is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to excel in today’s high-demand job market. With a focus on real-world applications, our curriculum equips you with a broad understanding of business principles. You will explore business from many different angles, helping you to discover and pursue your passion.

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The Capstone Project

The MiM program integrates class learning with real-world experience through a capstone project over two quarters. Students collaborate in teams with Fortune 500 companies across various industries—such as social media, sports, consulting, finance and entertainment—to solve real-world business challenges. Guided by faculty, students manage projects from start to finish, gaining hands-on experience while enhancing their business analytics and communication skills.

Work on Real-World Problems

Learn from professionals at top firms

Fortune 500

Work with global companies in leading industries

Invaluable Mentorship

Guidance from world-class faculty and industry partners

Program Structure

Students must complete at least 12 courses, including 10 core courses, for a total of 36 units minimum. The number of units in the table is shown in parentheses.

Fall

  • MIM 211. Business Immersion (0)
  • MIM 203. Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
  • MIM 205. Marketing (4)
  • MIM 201. Business Statistics (2)
  • MIM 210. Strategy (2)

Winter

  • MIM 209. Financial Management (2)
  • MIM 207. Data and Machine Intelligence (4)
  • MIM 298A. Capstone Prep (2)
  • Elective (4)

Spring

  • MIM 208. Operations (2)
  • MIM 202. Organization and Leadership (4)
  • MIM 298B. Capstone (2)
  • Elective (4)

 

 

 

 

 

Specialized Tracks: Two Fields of Emphasis

Specialized fields of emphasis offer students in the MiM program opportunities to go deeper into specialized areas of study. Learn the principles that are driving today’s most transformational business trends.

Digital Strategy

  • Learn how to leverage digital technologies to drive business growth and innovation, with courses in digital marketing, data analytics, e-commerce, and more.
  • Develop an understanding of the processes and tools driving digital transformation of traditional business models.
  • Explore strategies and tactics for promoting products and services online.
  • Learn how to collect, analyze and interpret large datasets to discover actionable insights for making decisions.

Sustainability

  • Explore the practical application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in business strategy and operations, creating long-term value for both your employer and society.
  • Position yourself to make significant contributions to efforts by top companies to meet investor demands for high ESG standards.
  • Coursework includes topics such as environmental policy, sustainability reporting, and sustainability as a competitive advantage.

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Required Courses

The required courses provide you with a comprehensive foundation for successful careers in the evolving field of business analytics.

MIM 201. Business Statistics

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MIM 202. Organization and Leadership

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MIM 203. Financial and Managerial Accounting

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MIM 205. Marketing

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MIM 207. Data and Machine Intelligence

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MIM 208. Operations

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MIM 209. Financial Management

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MIM 210. Strategy

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MIM 298A. Capstone Prep

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MIM 298B. Capstone

Project course designed to enable students to apply their acquired knowledge and methods from program coursework to address a practical business problem. Students will collaborate in teams of up to five members and will be assigned an experiential learning project by the program, typically sourced from a Southern California-based company in the industry. The capstone projects provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their extensive knowledge in business analytics and their ability to apply it to real-world business challenges.

Elective Courses

Customize your path with specialized electives.

Elective courses allow students to tailor their education to specific interests and career goals, offering advanced topics such as marketing analytics, environmental policy, sustainability reporting, and more. These courses provide an opportunity for deeper specialization and practical experience. The following is a partial list of the electives students in the MiM program may choose from at the Merage School:

MIM 212

Environmental Policy

MIM 217

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

MIM 274

Business and Data Management

MIM 279

Digital Strategies for Markets

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