Saylor Academy Master's in Management (MMGT) Degree
The Master’s in Management (MMGT) is a graduate-level business degree that can prepare you for advanced organizational leadership responsibilities. An MMGT offers courses in topics like leadership, change management, negotiations, managing people and project management.
A management master’s degree is applicable to all industries. The MMGT is a useful degree to build on a foundation of knowledge about operating a business and will transform you into an adept problem-solver and an expert in managing people.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this MMGT program will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking, data-driven analysis, and ethical reasoning to ensure strategic, systems-level decision-making;
- Apply leadership strategies within a variety of business models;
- Analyze change management practices within a global context;
- Evaluate the connection between management theory and practice in business settings;
- Analyze how management decisions align with an organization’s goals and strategy; and
- Apply theories and concepts of organizational behavior, leadership, and management to improve organizational effectiveness.
Admission Requirements
There are no standardized test requirements. To be accepted into the MMGT program, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Proficiency in English: All students must demonstrate college-level English reading and writing proficiency. For non-native English speakers, completion of Saylor Academy’s English as a Second Language (ESL) courses may be required prior to program acceptance.
- Entrance Exam: Before formal admission into the program, students must successfully complete the MMGT Entrance Exam with a minimum score of 80%. Study materials, including a preparation course, are available to help students get ready for the exam.
- Enrollment Agreement: Students must complete the Master's in Management (MMGT) Enrollment Agreement upon achieving the required score on the MMGT Entrance Exam.
MMGT Mandatory Prerequisites
These two courses provide the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in the core MMGT courses:
- MMGT001: MMGT Entrance Exam
- MMGT601: Financial Management
MMGT001 and MMGT601 must be completed in order before moving on to other core courses.
Core Courses
After completing the foundational courses, students can take the following courses in any order:
- MMGT602: Marketing Management
- MMGT603: Managing People
- MMGT604: Advanced Organizational Behavior
- MMGT605: Strategic Project Management
- MMGT606: Strategic Negotiations & Conflict Management
- MMGT607: Data-Driven Decision-Making
- MMGT608: Applications of Management Information Systems
Sequenced Courses
Once MMGT602-608 are completed, the final two courses must be complete in order:
- MMGT609: Leading Organizational Change
- MMGT610: Ethical & Strategic Management
These courses integrate all previous learning into a final project or examination of real-world management challenges.
Students must complete all MMGT courses with a minimum score of 80% to earn the Master's in Management degree.
Proctoring Fees
All final exams must be taken in a proctored environment through SmarterProctoring. Each session costs $5.00, and each course requires one proctored exam.
Program Catalog
You can read the full Program Catalog here.
Licensure and Accreditation
The Florida Commission for Independent Education granted authorization for Saylor Academy to award the MMGT degree. The MMGT is not accredited yet, as most accreditors require a graduating class before full accreditation.
Getting Started
- If you do not have one, please create a Saylor Academy Degrees account.
- Once logged in, select the “Enroll in a Degree Program” link from the banner or go to the Program Catalog.
- Choose the MMGT Prerequisites program (Pre-MMGT).
- Select the “Sign Up” button.
- Complete the content in the order listed:
- MMGT Admissions Exam Prep Course
- Master's in Management (MMGT) Entrance Exam (score of 80% required)
- Master's in Management (MMGT) Enrollment Agreement
Contact Us
Email questions to degrees@saylor.org