Program Overview

Program Overview

Brown University offers a 16-month online master's in management that equips students with foundational business skills focusing on technology-aided, data-informed, human-directed, and ethical management practices.

Program Details

The program is designed for individuals with a foundation in the liberal arts, sciences, or another field, aiming to enrich their undergraduate studies by preparing them with a solid understanding of fundamental business operations and management principles grounded in critical and strategic thinking, ethical reasoning, and a holistic, global perspective.

Management Curriculum & Format

The graduate program's curriculum offers courses in:

• Strategic leadership
• Business and data analytics
• Financial management
• Marketing management
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Ethics and social responsibility

This fully online program provides flexibility to study on one's schedule with asynchronous coursework, while optional live sessions offer opportunities for deeper engagement. With access to Brown's distinguished faculty and a global professional network, students develop the skills, insights, and connections needed to advance their careers without putting their life on hold.

Management Career Paths

Upon completion of the master's in management, graduates are equipped for diverse roles spanning:

• Consulting
• Analysis
• Project management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human resources
• Operations

Application Information

Upcoming Application Deadlines

• Fall 2026:
  • Early Action Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Priority Deadline: May 15, 2026
  • Final Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Semester Starts: September 3, 2026
• Spring 2027:
  • Early Action Deadline: July 15, 2026
  • Priority Deadline: September 15, 2026
  • Final Deadline: October 15, 2026

Application Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• GRE Subject: Not required
• GRE General: Not required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international applicants whose native language is not English.
• Official Transcripts: Required; unofficial transcripts can be uploaded for application submission.
• Letters of Recommendations: 3 required, with at least one from a professional supervisor/manager.
• Personal Statement: Describe motivation for pursuing the program, short and long-term career goals, and how the program will help achieve them.
• Resume/CV: Required, including any professional, educational, or volunteer experience.
• Additional Materials: $100 Application Fee, which can be waived for early decision applicants.

Tuition and Funding

• Graduate Tuition & Fees: Available on the Student Financial Services website.
• Most students are self-supported through a combination of scholarships, loans, outside funding, and/or assistantships.
• The online master's in management offers limited merit-based scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition costs.

Completion Requirements

• The program consists of 8 courses or 32 academic credits.
• All courses are delivered online with both required asynchronous and optional synchronous components.
• The program can be completed in as little as 16 months on a full-time basis, with full-time status considered as enrollment in 2 courses per semester.

Contact and Location

• School of Professional Studies
  • Mailing Address: 225 Dyer Street, 5th Floor, Providence, RI 02912
• Brown University, Providence, RI.