What are the best Master in Management programs in the US?

The Master in Management (MiM) is a postgraduate business degree designed for recent graduates and those with a couple of years of work experience who are looking to build the skills and connections to quickly advance their career.

The program’s broad curriculum generally covers the core fundamentals of business, yet most business schools also tend to offer options to personalize the degree, allowing candidates to tailor it to their career goals. A MiM can open up a wide range of career options for graduates, with popular industries including finance, tech, entrepreneurship and consulting.

MiM degrees originated in Europe, so while many of the leading master’s in management degrees are based there, the US offers some highly-ranked options too.

Here are six of the best Masters in Management the US has to offer.

Six best Master in Management programs in the United States

Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University

The Master in Management at Kellogg School of Business is the top ranked MiM program in the US according to the QS Management Business Master’s Rankings. It’s designed for those with undergraduate background in liberal arts, economics or STEM. The 10-month program enables students to study the foundations of business in the heart of Chicago, where they’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s largest companies.

Before the program even begins, the MiM summer bootcamp offers sessions like ‘Building Your Brand,’ ‘Crafting Your Pitch,’ and ‘Acing Your Interview’. With its strong career focus,  nearly all graduates secure full-time job or internship offers shortly after completing the program, with many going on to work in the financial services or technology industries. The Kellogg MiM costs $71,724.

Hult International Business School

Hult International Business School’s Master’s in Management is the highest ranked US business master’s in the Financial Times MiM Ranking 2025. This year-long program, based in Boston, has a focus on building human skills and then putting these into practice with Capstone Projects. During these projects, student will work on real business challenges with industry leaders like Microsoft, Expedia, and the Chalhoub group.

The program offers five specialization tracks: internship, analytics, entrepreneurship, finance or marketing, each targeting ambitious recent graduates who are looking for international careers. Typical roles after graduation include Management consultant, product manager, strategist, with 87 percent employed three months after completing the program and, according to FT data, graduates enjoy an average salary of $86,415. The Hult Master’s in Management costs $63,000.

University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Master of Management at Michigan Ross is a 10-month program aimed at non-business graduates with up to two years’ work experience post-graduation. Coming in second in the QS MiM rankings in the US, and featuring in the ranking’s global top 20, this is for students looking to gain an overview of key aspects of business.

The degree covers core topics such as accounting, marketing, operations, and strategy, with action-based learning and global study opportunities. There are additional challenges and labs available, such as the Leadership Crisis Challenge, in which students learn how to lead effectively through a high-pressure, high-stakes environment; and the Collaboration Lab, where they will learn how to lead high-performing teams. According to the school, grads typically earn a mean base salary of $74,000, and go into roles such as consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, marketing and sales.

The cost of the Michigan Ross MiM is $55,960 for those living in Michigan state, and $60,690 for international students and those living out of the state. There are also mandatory fees, and an additional $500 per term for students studying under F or J visa status.

Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

The Master of International Business at the Darla Moore School of Business places second in the US, according to the FT MIM Rankings, and features in the global 100. It’s a highly international program with an average of three languages spoken per student in a typical cohort of 90, and around half are from outside the US. According to (2025) FT data, graduates earn an average salary of $90,517.

During the program students complete an international business core and a graduate certificate - an integrated, for-credit specialization that builds depth in a key area of global business. Students will choose one of three certificate options: global strategy, international finance and international market development. For those seeking expanded international credentials, the MIB Double-Degree program offers a second master’s degree from a top international partner institution.

For students studying in state, the one-year program costs $21,000, or $36,300 for the two-year double degree. For those studying out of state, or international students, the one-year program is $24,900, or $43,260 for the double degree.

Duke University Fuqua School of Business

The Fuqua School of Business[CL6] ’ Master of Management Studies (MMS) offers two formats: Foundations of Business (FOB) program and the MMS: Duke Kunshan University (DKU) program.

Both options are 10-months-long and cover business foundations and general management. The FOB program is based in the Durham, North Carolina campus, where students can choose to participate in an optional China Travel Experience. Alternatively, for students looking for an immersive experience in China, the DKU program, starts in the Durham, US campus and then moves to China to the Duke Kunshan University campus.

With an understanding of two of the most exciting markets in the world – the US and China – students are sought-after by graduate employers, and are typically recruited for roles in finance, technology, energy and manufacturing. The cost of this program is $69,900.

Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

The 10-month, STEM-designated Master of Science in Management at the McDonough School of Business provides a business core with a focus on technology and innovation.

Located in the Georgetown, Washington DC campus, the program offers exposure to leading employers across the public, private, and non-profit sectors

Students will learn business essentials like global financial markets, supply chain operations, marketing, and statistics along with tech skills such as R, Tableau, SQL, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, and ChatGPT Training. According to its website, MiM graduates typically earn an average salary of $80,583, attracting top employers such as Deloitte, EXL Service, GLG, Goldman Sachs, PwC, Raymond James and Santander Bank. The program costs $63,180.