MIT Sloan

MSMS Program
MSMS Program
Master of Science in Management Studies

Intended for top MBA or equivalent master’s degree

students from non-U.S. business schools, the
Master of Science in Management Studies (MSMS)
Program allows students to pursue advanced
studies in management and receive a Master of
Science degree from MIT in nine months.
The MSMS Program is both a point of pride for MIT Sloan and
a program of importance and visibility. The relationships with our
international partner and cooperating schools are strengthened and
given focus through MSMS. Further, students in the program have

specialize
a unique opportunity to maximize their array of academic experiences
across two different business schools, and develop a uniquely
strong set of professional relationships as alumni of two schools in Take an academic deep dive in a particular area of management to become an authority on a topic
different countries.
David C. Schmittlein
John C Head III Dean, MIT Sloan School of Management

develop
Formulate your thesis, tackle challenging course work, and experience American culture

network
Join, collaborate, and study with some of the world’s best minds
 develop
Specialized Study Examples of recent With 1,000+ students, MIT Sloan is a vibrant and active community. Every day, in addition to your regular
thesis topics include:
The MSMS Program structure empowers each student to create course lectures, there are numerous opportunities to network through activities, presentations, distinguished
a specific educational plan that is unique to his or her areas of Management Innovations
speaker series, and informal gatherings hosted by the 60+ MIT Sloan student clubs and other organizations.
interest. Candidates come to MIT Sloan with a special concentra- at Outstanding Information
tion in a particular area of management studies and will have Tech­nology Companies and These activities involve interactions with executives (often MIT alumni) who share their experiences and time.
the opportunity to study under the counsel of a professor within Implications for China After you graduate, you will join the 120,000+ MIT and 20,000+ MIT Sloan alumni networks, which pride
the following academic areas of MIT Sloan: Behavioral and Policy The Management of Transmedia themselves on their generosity to fellow alumni and to MIT.
9-month September–June Sciences; Economics, Finance and Accounting; and Manage- Production in an Era of Media
On-Campus Degree Program ment Science. The student’s curriculum and master’s thesis will and Digital Convergence
be directed by his or her faculty advisor.
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nies, MIT Sloan has developed the Master of Science in Management Studies
(MSMS) Program, a unique, customizable degree.
The MSMS Program enrolls top students from distinguished overseas business
schools to complement their management education. Applicants from our Going into my MBA Program I would say that one of the most After one year at SKK-GSB
international partner and cooperating schools are especially encouraged to apply.* at Tsinghua University, I knew I valuable insights I will take with and the next at MIT Sloan, I’ve
wanted to do a tech startup upon me from my experience at MIT returned to Samsung with two
graduation from the program. Sloan is that with the help of our degrees, enhanced knowledge,
Upon arrival, MSMS students find an environment that fosters academic MIT offered me the platform peers and a lot of motivation, and great global networks. I Living in Cambridge
specialization and team work. In this community, students form lasting con­ What are the 9 months at MIT Sloan like? and culture to consult with world everything is accessible. That’s now begin my new career as a
renowned faculty and meet like- the spirit of MIT Sloan: highly portfolio manager of retire- A hotbed of startup companies, biotech world headquarters,
nections with classmates, professors, staff, and alumni as they pursue their The nine months you spend at MIT Sloan will be busy. You will
leading financial firms, and innovative technology giants, as well
minded individuals so I could be motivated people, who respect ment plans for various clients.
individual passions. write a master’s level thesis (in English), undertake a full course off to a running start. Now I have each other and understand the Since new investment ideas are as home to both MIT and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massa-
load, and assimilate into a new fast-paced, elite learning setting. found trusted business partners, value of getting to know each essential to meet the needs of chusetts is a unique ecosystem where industry, R&D, intellectual
Come join us The experience is intensive and demanding as you fulfill your opened an office in Cambridge
and my company is established.
other. It’s a truly entrepreneurial
place that allows people to see
sophisticated clients, my com-
pany has to tap into international
resources, and people come together. This vibrant environment
academic requirements, and at the same time transforming. is a catalyst for expanding professional and social networks.
their dreams come true. financial markets. In this regard,
You will work and study with students from MIT Sloan and other Erik Chan
MIT Sloan prepared me with
MBA School: Tsinghua University Hélène Ponty Across the river, historic Boston offers additional opportunities
departments at MIT; you will join clubs and attend conferences; newly engineered financial skills
MSMS ’10 MBA School: HEC Paris for networking, in addition to world-class cultural venues for
and you will build relationships with people from around the and excellent global investment
Founder, Social Application MSMS ’10
networks, allowing me to lead the
performing arts, museums, restaurants, and sports teams.
world to enhance your professional and personal perspective. Company PA Consulting Group

1 2 3
way in the challenging investment
What are Prior Non-U.S. Undertake a Write a thesis environment at Samsung.
the program Management Degree full course load Identify your specialized Sung-Jin Choi
and degree The MSMS Program Complete 66 credit topic, research, and write MBA School: SKK-GSB
Over the years, MIT Sloan has made collaborative arrangements MSMS ’10 The MSMS Program is a unique adventure. It takes a special kind of
requirements? is open to applicants units of electives at your thesis. There are
with schools of management around the world. The MSMS Program Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, student to come to MIT Sloan for nine months, write a master’s thesis
who have completed or MIT Sloan or MIT. many forms in which your Prior Non-U.S. MBA MSMS Program MSMS Degree from MIT
is a product of those relationships and is yet another way to deepen Asset Management Division, with world-class faculty experts, and undertake challenging academic
are in the process of Students may also cross thesis may be developed our ties while fostering a rich learning community. • Partner Schools • Take a full course load • Graduate Samsung Fire & Marine coursework with students from around the world. Our international
completing an MBA or register for electives including a business plan, • Non-Partner Schools • Write a master’s thesis • Join the MIT Alumni Community partner and cooperating schools prepare their students with a solid
equivalent M.S. degree at Harvard University. case study, comparative foundation to manage the rigors of MIT and dive deeper into a particu-
program at a non-U.S. The master’s thesis analysis, competitive lar specialty. We also welcome excellent students from other overseas
institutions as long as they have an MBA or comparable degree and
institution. will count for an analysis, marketing study have demonstrated excellence in their academic work and careers.
additional 24 units. and others. Alan White Michael A. Cusumano
The combination of an overseas MBA and an MSMS degree makes
Senior Associate Dean, SMR Distinguished Professor of Management & Engineering Systems,
our students uniquely qualified to handle the global marketplace,
MIT Sloan School of Management Founder & Faculty Director, Master of Science in Management Studies Program,
whether they are interested in entrepreneurship, finance, international
Most Recent Book: Staying Power: Six Enduring Principles for Managing
management, technological innovation, or any of the other areas
Strategy and Innovation in an Uncertain World (2010)
*MIT Sloan has special relationships with select non-U.S. business schools. Partner schools for the MSMS Program include: SKK-GSB, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, we excel in at MIT.
and Lingnan (University) College. Cooperating schools include: Chinese University Hong Kong, HEC Paris, Imperial College, Indian School of Business, and The Lisbon MBA
Program. This list is subject to change.
Class Profile MSMS 2011

Thesis concentrations
Behavioral & Policy Sciences: 45%
Economics/Finance
& Accounting: 45%
Management Science: 10%

Previous job functions/industries

Consulting: 20%
Finance: 35%
Accounting: 10%
Other: 35%

Undergraduate degree areas

Business & Commerce: 35%
Computer Science: 5% Applying for Admission
Engineering: 20% Visit our website for detailed information
Humanities, Art & Social Sciences: 10% and to apply for admission online.
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Mathematics & Sciences: 10%
Economics: 20% Important Dates
Applications Due: January 31, 2011
Decisions Released: Late March 2011
Students Report to MIT: 2 weeks prior to the start of classes
Classes Begin: September 7, 2011
Age (in years) Countries of Citizenship Commencement: June 8, 2012
Range of age............... 23–37 Australia
Mean age.................... 28.5 Canada
France MIT Sloan School of Management
Work experience (in years) Germany
Mean years of experience.....4.5 Master of Science in Management Studies (MSMS)
Hong Kong
India
GMAT scores
Iran
Mean GMAT................... 706
Italy
Citizenship Moldova
U.S. citizens..................10% Morocco
International students....... 90% Poland
Portugal
P.R. China
Russia
South Korea
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