Master of Management M.Mgt

Understand the larger social issues facing business and organizations in today's changing environment.

This professional masters program will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market with a grounding in a broad spectrum of business and management disciplines, from accounting to corporate finance and marketing to strategic management. Developed to address the needs of today’s employers, you will become prepared to take on leadership positions in management in Canada or abroad.

This full-time, 16-month, course-based program is offered by the School of Business at both the Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area campus and the Peterborough campus. Begin the program directly after university graduation, or with up to five years of post-graduation work experience. The program will be offered over four terms and include a work integrated learning opportunity.

• Put theory into practice with a Workplace Integrated Learning Project with a minimum of 160 hours plus a 10-page reflective paper
• Study with students drawn to the program from across Canada and around the world

Master of Management website 

Choose Your Campus

• Durham
• Peterborough (New for fall 2023!)

Application Deadlines

Durham

• Domestic
  • May 2023 intake - open 
  • September 2023 intake – open 
  • January 2024 intake – open
• International
  • May 2023 intake - CLOSED 
  • September 2023 intake – CLOSED
  • January 2024 intake – Deadline to apply June 1st

Peterborough (New for fall 2023!)

• Domestic
  • September 2023 intake – CLOSED
• International
  • September 2023 intake – CLOSED

Internal degree transfers are not available for students wanting to change campus locations in the Master of Management graduate program. 

Program Options

• M.Mgt.
• Full-time studies
• Course-based program with placement
• Durham: September, January and May intake
• Peterborough: September intake only

Admission Requirements 

• Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) with at least B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits.
• Familiarity with calculus is highly desirable for any potential applicants. Successful completion of an undergraduate quantitative methods course will prove to be very helpful for students wishing to apply to this program
• Enrollment is limited; preference will be given to applicants who exceed the above minimum requirements and those with relevant work experience. 

A GRE or GMAT test score is not required for admission into this program 

Required Documents

Transcripts

Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program.   Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received.   If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required.  Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.

Please note: Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies.   Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.

Previous or current Trent University students do not need to submit a transcript for degree and course work completed at Trent University.   Transcripts must be submitted for any course work completed at another institution – i.e.) study abroad, letter of permission, transfer credit.

International Applicants: the verification services of an organization such as WES are not required unless requested by the School of Graduate Studies after a review of complete applications.

One Letter of Reference

One letter of reference is required and it must be an academic reference.  The link for your referee to submit an online reference will be sent directly to the referee you have provided on your application. We recommend you contact your referee prior to submitting an application to confirm their availability and contact information. If your referee does not receive the link, you can suggest that your referee check their junk email folder and email setting.  The email may have unintentionally been blocked by their email server.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It Is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement. If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.

For detailed information about English Language Proficiency requirements, see International Applications. 

Personal Statement          template

Typically 1-2 pages, detailing the applicant's interest and experience in the subject area.

A Writing Sample

Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF. Hard copies will not be accepted. Good choices for writing samples include:  an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a masters thesis, or a published article. 

Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additional information: 

Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

A deposit is required upon acceptance of an offer to hold your place in the program. Refer to your letter of offer to confirm the amount of the deposit.

Program contact information:

For any program specific inquiries or current application status, please contact the program directly: 

Email: mmgt@trentu.ca
 

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