Master in Management Academic Experience and Curriculum
A rigorous, inspiring academic journey designed for lifetime career success.
The Master in Management curriculum immerses students in a dynamic, evolving academic experience.
The heart of that experience happens in the classroom, with our world-class faculty. The academic experience is enhanced by the intellectual power of your cohort classmates, our Speaker Series that brings cutting-edge insights from top business executives, and the vibrant broader academic world of Booth and the University of Chicago.
Students develop the critical problem-solving skills to handle any business challenge they face, not just in their first job, but throughout their careers.
Master in Management Curriculum at a Glance
The Master in Management curriculum blends rigorous core courses with focused coursework in Areas of Specialization.
Time to complete:
10 months
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Core Courses Core courses provide you with an unmatched foundation in critical business disciplines. |
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Electives Specialize or Customize Select five electives from more than 100 options. Create a personalized academic experience, or focus your choices within one of six Areas of Specialization: Analytics; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Global Innovation and Impact; Marketing; or Strategic Management. |
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Career Foundations Course All MiM students participate in career foundations workshops during Boothcamp and September term as a complement to their foundational coursework. |
Core Courses: Critical Foundations for Business
Build the skills that drive confident decision-making.
Master in Management core courses build the foundation every business role relies on. The five core courses are cohorted. Each course below is required in order to graduate.
Business Statistics Financial Accounting Microeconomics Managerial Decision Modeling Managerial Psychology
Students develop the ability to:
Analyze Data and Make Evidence-Based Decisions
Analyze Data and Make Evidence-Based Decisions
Understand How Organizations Operate and Compete
Understand How Organizations Operate and Compete
Collaborate Effectively
Collaborate Effectively
Communicate Clearly and Persuasively
Communicate Clearly and Persuasively
These skills help students contribute quickly, and grow confidently, across roles and industries.
Program Electives: Specialize or Customize
When it comes to your electives, there are two paths to your future career success.
All students in the MiM Program complete five electives from a list of more than 100 elective courses. Most are taken with MBA students.
Students have the option of fulfilling their electives requirement by either:
- Selecting an Area of Specialization and completing four courses in that area (plus one more of their choosing)
- Designing a customized elective path
We encourage students to select an Area of Specialization from six choices:
- Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Innovation and Impact*
- Marketing
- Strategic Management
Doing so shows future employers a student has deeper knowledge and expertise in a particular area.
*Please note: Global Innovation and Impact requires three courses, and there is an additional cost for this Area of Specialization.
Program Electives: Specialize or CustomizeThrough rigorous coursework in analytics, modeling, and data-driven strategy, students build the skills to analyze complex information, translate insights into action, and support smarter decision-making across a wide range of industries.
Students who select Analytics as their Area of Specialization must complete any four of the courses listed.
| Applied Regression Analysis | Data Science for Marketing Decision-Making |
| Machine Learning | Advanced Decision Modeling with Python |
| Data-Driven Marketing | Data Intelligence |
| Revenue Management | Healthcare Analytics |
| Financial Econometrics | Data Analysis with Python and SQL |
| Data Visualization for Decision-Making |
Through intensive coursework in venture creation, finance, strategy, and execution, students develop the skills to evaluate opportunities, design viable business models, and turn ideas into scalable, real-world ventures.
Students who select Entrepreneurship as their Area of Specialization must complete any four of the courses listed.
| Accounting for Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity |
| New Venture Strategy | Building the New Venture |
| New Venture Challenge (application based) | Entrepreneurial Selling |
| Impact Investing | New Social Venture (application based) |
| Application Development | Technology Strategy |
| Managing Service Operations |
Through rigorous coursework in finance, accounting, and investment analysis, students build the skills to evaluate financial performance, manage risk, and support strategic decisions across organizations, markets, and industries.
Students who select Finance as their Area of Specialization must complete any four of the courses listed below.
| Managerial Finance | Financial Instruments |
| Cost Analysis and Internal Controls | Accounting and Financial Analysis |
| Financial Statement Analysis | Advanced Financial Analysis and Valuation for Global Firms |
| Portfolio Management | Quantitative Portfolio Management |
| Fixed Income Asset Pricing | Cases in Financial Management |
| Internal Information for Strategic Decisions | Deal Structuring and Financial Reporting Implications |
| Behavioral and Institutional Finance | Consumer Finance |
| Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity |
Through immersive coursework and a project-based lab in London, students build the skills to analyze global markets, explore entrepreneurship across borders, and apply strategic thinking in real-world international contexts—preparing them for roles at global firms in strategy, consulting, and business development.
Students who select Global Innovation and Impact: Study Abroad in London as their Area of Specialization must complete these three courses in London:
- Innovation Lab
- The Wealth of Nations
- Global Entrepreneurship
For more information, visit Global Innovation and Impact: Study Abroad in London.
Through hands-on coursework in strategy, analytics, and product development, students build the skills to analyze consumer behavior, design effective marketing strategies, and make data-informed decisions across digital and traditional channels.
Students who select Marketing as their Area of Specialization must complete any four of the courses listed below.
| Marketing Strategy | Consumer Behavior |
| Data-Driven Marketing | Entrepreneurial Selling |
| Data Science for Marketing Decision-Making | Lab in Developing New Products and Services |
| Pricing Strategies | Product Management |
| Digital Marketing | New Products and Services |
| Brand Management in a Digital Age |
Through coursework in strategy, negotiation, technology, and decision-making, students build the skills to evaluate competitive dynamics, shape organizational direction, and translate strategic thinking into effective action.
Students who select Strategic Management as their Area of Specialization must complete any four of the courses listed below.
| Building the New Venture | Strategy and Structure |
| Technology Strategy | Competitive Strategy |
| Game Theory | Media Power: How Media Influences Business, Markets and Regulations |
| Social Impact Strategy | Storytelling and Narratives in Business |
| Strategy Simulation | Strategies and Processes of Negotiations |
Learn From Faculty Who Shape Business Thinking
Research-driven teaching with practical relevance.
Master in Management students learn from faculty whose research and insights influence how organizations and leaders think and act.
In the classroom, faculty emphasize analysis, debate, and application, challenging students to develop independent perspectives.
Faculty regularly share their latest research findings through Booth's thought leadership publication, Chicago Booth Review, which translates research into practical insights on management, leadership, and strategy.
Learn From Faculty Who Shape Business Thinking
Boothcamp Experience
Boothcamp is a required two-week experience in Chicago that begins in late August, before the start of Autumn Quarter. Boothcamp features both academic activities and professional development opportunities.
Students participate in hands-on programming to:
- Develop their career goals
- Define their job search strategy
- Build essential skills to execute a job search
- Learn how to cultivate a positive professional image through a “Build your Reputation” workshop
Skills attained include:
- Telling one’s story
- Networking
- Writing cover letters
- Preparing for interviews
In parallel, students work on key interpersonal skills that will be fundamental to their success in business school and as a business professional.
Boothcamp Experience
Career Foundations
Your development as a professional is a critical part of the MiM Program. As a complement to foundational coursework in business disciplines, the curriculum includes a cocurricular course designed to prepare students for the recruiting process. This is a course that you take at the beginning of the program, starting in Boothcamp.
This course covers three areas, each of which is essential to launching and managing a successful career:
- Career exploration
- Job search strategy and skills
- Self-awareness and interpersonal knowledge
Insights from Global Business Leaders
Via Booth's Speaker Series, top executives share their knowledge.
Booth's Specialized Masters Program Speaker Series regularly brings guest speakers from leading companies to Booth. Enhancing what students learn in the classroom with insights from their experience, these business leaders bring expert perspectives to Master in Management students. The sessions explore the evolving world of business and give insights into how to navigate your career journey successfully. Recent speakers have included top executives from Morningstar, Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, Google, and McKinsey.
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