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Master of Management

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The Master of Management degree program promotes the development of management competencies through the practical application of theory, business and management diagnostics, and the formulation of creative management and consulting solutions. Students will acquire a wide range of tools, concepts and methodologies to design, conduct, and follow through on successful leadership and entrepreneurship practices. In addition, students will be able to actively develop their interpersonal and business-related management skills in order to foster leadership, creative thinking, collegiality, and teamwork ability in an international context. The Master of Management will provide students with firsthand knowledge of the tools and techniques used by successful consultants in the competitive leadership, entrepreneurship and management industry.

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Courses

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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 33 credits

You’ll need 33 credits to complete this online master's in management program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

11 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

11 Core Courses

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an online master’s in management.

Your work experience may help you save

Your business experience may help you save on your Master of Management degree. You may be eligible to waive 9 credits from your degree requirements and graduate 18 weeks earlier. Speak to your enrollment representative about graduate-level prior learning assessment. Call 844-937-8679.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Tuition

Paying for school

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

Master's cost per course

$2,289 / course

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

$698

x3

+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,289

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by: 

  • Savings opportunities. Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:

University of Phoenix MM degree vs other universities

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Tuition rate
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Tuition rate
$698
Tuition rate
$565
Tuition rate
$830
Tuition rate
$776
Tuition rate
$655
Tuition rate
$485
Tuition rate
$637
Tuition rate
$663.33
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
5
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4.5
Resource fee
Resource fee
Resource fee
$195
Resource fee
$385*
Resource fee
$775*
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$580*
Resource fee
$660*
Resource fee
$945*
Resource fee
$0*
Resource fee
$115*
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
$2,289
Estimated cost per course
$2,080
Estimated cost per course
$4,925
Estimated cost per course
$2,908
Estimated cost per course
$3,280
Estimated cost per course
$2,885
Estimated cost per course
$1,911
Estimated cost per course
$3,100
Total program length
Total program length
Total program length
33 cr.
Total program length
49
Total program length
45
Total program length
39
Total program length
46
Total program length
60
Total program length
30
Total program length
45
Length of course
Length of course
Length of course
6 wks
Length of course
5 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
11 weeks
Tuition Guarantee Promise
Tuition Guarantee Promise
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No
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Data pulled on September 27, 2024

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites. 

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.

Scholarships to earn your master’s degree, more affordably.

Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. We believe everyone deserves an affordable education they shouldn’t have to compete for. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships - regardless of your financial situation or GPA, or you’ll get the best savings you qualify for. Whether you’re a new or transfer student, you can apply for a scholarship. Explore scholarship options at University of Phoenix.

Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

Federal Student Loan Basics

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Master of Management?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

An online MM degree can prepare you to be a:

Top skills learned in this program:

  • Communications

  • Leadership

  • Management

  • Operations

  • Strategic Planning

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your online master’s in management, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

  • Synthesize management functions to support attainment of goals in a variety of organizations.
  • Align strategic management competencies with organizational needs to foster innovation and facilitate change within dynamic business environments.
  • Synthesize leadership skills to support strategic execution in rapidly changing business environments.
  • Evaluate business research and analytics to support accountability in planning and decision-making in a variety of business environments.
  • Integrate business law, regulations, and ethics in the management of diverse organizations.​

5% Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be as fast as average between 2023 and 2033.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No cost to request prior transcripts
  • No GMAT
  • No essay required
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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. 

Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment. 

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Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Kathryn Uhles

I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet their career goals.

Kathryn Uhles
Dean, College of Business and IT, University of Phoenix

I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet their career goals.

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

programmatic accreditation

Our MM has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.

What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View the student achievement report (PDF) for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

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Frequently asked questions about the Master of Management degree

A master’s in business management is a graduate degree focused on leadership and entrepreneurship. When you pursue a Master of Management, you’ll study topics like business administration, performance management, innovative leadership, organizational behavior and more.

A graduate management degree may help you develop interpersonal skills for a changing global business environment. You'll learn about what it takes to compete in entrepreneurial ventures and excel in leadership and management. A master’s in management can also prepare you to become a business manager, general manager, operations manager and more.

A master’s in business management may be an asset for your professional career.  The business acumen and interpersonal skills you’ll develop in a graduate management degree program can prepare you for managerial positions in every field. With a master’s in management, you can gain a broader base of business knowledge and have the potential to improve your marketability as a job candidate.

Additionally, our Master of Management has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.

When it comes to choosing whether a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Management is right for you, it all depends on where you’re at currently in your career and where you want to go.

If you recently graduated from a bachelor’s program, are looking to switch into a career in business or are interested in managerial opportunities within your current place of employment, a Master of Management may be a better fit for your goals. If you already have several years of experience and a background in business, then an MBA may be more suitable for you.

While the topics covered in the curriculum are similar, a Master of Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) cater to different types of people.

A master’s in management degree is ideal if you have a bachelor’s degree from any field or minimal professional experience. An MBA is ideal if you earned a business degree and have several years of experience in the corporate world. Both programs will help prepare you for opportunities in management.

Yes, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is available for certain courses in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management (MM) programs.  Currently there are three PLA options for the MBA and one PLA option for the MM.  To learn more on how you can potentially save time and money in your MBA or MM program, please reach out to your Enrollment Representative. 

While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.