Review the information below to successfully submit your MAM application
The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program has multiple tracks allowing you to specialize your graduate study in order to best prepare to achieve your career goals. Some tracks have additional application requirements, so it is important for you to review the information below regarding the application deadline and requirements before you begin your online application.
Before you begin your online application, please carefully review the information below.
Applicants for all three rounds of admission will be given equal consideration for merit-based scholarships, competitive scholarships, and fellowship awards.
What do I need to submit to be considered for admission within a specific round of admission?
Students should submit their application form and the required supporting materials by the listed deadline date: essay, resume, two (2) recommendations, official transcript/ evaluation report for your bachelor's degree, and official test scores (if applicable). Review the application checklist below for more details.
Note for international students: it is STRONGLY recommended that you submit you application and supporting materials in Round 1 or 2 to allow additional time for the completion of the immigration process (applying for the I-20, visa application/ appointment, etc.) if you are admitted and choose to enroll at Heinz College.
All students can refer to the information below for related details about each round of admission.
Why should I apply by this deadline?
This deadline is best for applicants who:
When will I receive my admission decision?
Students who submit their application and supporting materials by December 1 will receive their admission decision by the end of January.
Other than the earlier notification of your admission decision, there is no “advantage” to applying by December 1. This deadline is available for students who want or need to receive their admission decision as early as possible.
Deadline for Admission Round #2: January 10, 2027
Why should I apply by this deadline?
This deadline is best for applicants who:
When will I receive my admission decision?
Students who submit their application and supporting materials by January 10 will receive their admission decision by the middle of March.
Why should I apply by this deadline?
This deadline is best for applicants who:
When will I receive my admission decision?
Students who submit their application and supporting materials by February 1 will receive their admission decision by the end of March.
We will continue to accept applications after the published deadlines if space remains in the incoming class. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you are interested in submitting an application after February 1.
Many competitive scholarships and fellowships are awarded on a limited basis, and applications received after February 1 may not be included in the selection process. Prospective students who do not apply by the published deadlines will be considered for merit-based scholarship support from their program.
What do I need to submit to be considered for admission after the final deadline?
Prospective students applying after the deadline should submit their application form and the required supporting materials as soon as possible. The required supporting materials are the essay, resume, two (2) recommendations, official transcript/ evaluation report for your bachelor's degree, and official test scores (if applicable). Review the application checklist below for more details.
When will I receive my admission decision?
Students applying after the round 3 deadline will receive their admission decision approximately four (4) weeks after their application and required supporting materials have been received and processed.
On June 15, 2027, the application system will close for admission to the full-time master’s programs’ incoming cohort for August 2027.
Regardless of your chosen deadline, you will complete these steps to submit your application:
Applications are reviewed after all required materials have been received.
Email Assistant Director of Admissions, Kyle Encinas - kencinas@cmu.edu
Before you begin the online application process, please carefully review the list of application requirements and admission criteria for the Master of Arts Management program.
The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we will complete the review of your application after we have received all of your application materials.
Applicants can opt to obtain admission to either the MAM or Pitt Law JD program prior to the first year of study at either school.
Applicants can opt to obtain admission to either the MAM or Pitt Law JD program (or both) prior to the first year of study at either school, and/or apply to the second school during their first year of study.
Click here for more information on the Exchange Program application requirements.
Click here for more information on the Exchange Program application requirements.
Didn't find what you were looking for on this page? Check out our Admissions Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information on any of the topics or processes outlined above.