Master of Management M.Mgt - Strategic Change Management
A new stream being offered within the Master of Management graduate degree; only offered at Trent University Durham GTA campus.
The Strategic Change Management stream of the Master of Management degree program prepares graduates for professional managerial careers in a rapidly evolving business environment, in which organizations must continually assess the need for strategic realignment, and develop and successfully implement effective and efficient strategies for change. The program further explores business recovery from external shocks. The degree is particularly relevant as businesses cope with the current pandemic and prepare for a post-pandemic world. Unlike to the Master of Management, the Strategic Change Management stream is only available at our Trent Durham GTA campus.
The program is offered over four terms; students take four courses in each of the first three terms followed by a workplace internship in the fourth term.
The program is 16 months in length.
Program Website
Application Deadlines
Domestic
- January 2024 intake – open until October 1, 2023
- May 2024 intake – closes December 1, 2023
- September 2024 intake - opens October 12, 2023, and closes February 1, 2024
- January 2025 intake - opens February 1, 2024, and closes June 1, 2024
International
- January 2024 intake – CLOSED
- May 2024 intake – closes December 1, 2023
- September 2024 intake - opens October 12, 2023, and closes February 1, 2024
- January 2025 intake - opens February 1, 2024, and closes June 1, 2024
Program Options
- M.Mgt., Strategic Change Management
- Full-time studies
- Course-based program with placement
- September, January and May intake
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