Mark Siders, MiM Coordinator
541-552-6709 sidersm@sou.edu
www.sou.edu/mim
Southern Oregon University’s Master in Management program (MiM) is designed to enhance the skills of management professionals working in government, business, health care, and nonprofit organizations. Participants acquire the skills necessary to advance in their fields while continuing to work. The program offers a rich academic environment that combines fundamental leadership principles and specific management skills with a broad range of conceptual and applied perspectives.
Admission Criteria
This program is oriented toward people who are working or aspiring to work as leaders and managers in business, government, health care, or nonprofit organizations. Admission to the program is based on criteria that best predict success within these career tracks.
Admission Requirements Include:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. No specific academic or technical field is stipulated.
- At least three years of increasingly responsible experience working full time at the management level. This is measured by such criteria as the number of people supervised, the size of budget for which the applicant has been responsible, and the degree of decision-making autonomy.
- Evidence of writing skills appropriate to the graduate level.
Program applications are reviewed by an admissions committee comprised of senior administrators and faculty. Evaluation is based on the program application form, three letters of reference, transcripts, a written 400-word statement of purpose, and other relevant materials. There are no entrance examinations required for applicants who meet the experience requirement.
An appropriate score on the GRE or GMAT may be accepted in lieu of managerial experience at the discretion of the MiM Admissions Committee.
Graduation
All MiM coursework must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to qualify for graduation. The MiM program coordinator provides information regarding graduation processes and procedures.
Grading
All MiM courses must be taken for a letter grade (P/NP option will not be accepted). Credit toward the degree will not be assigned for any course with a final grade lower than a B-.
Academic Probation
MiM candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 throughout the program. If a candidate’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, the candidate will be placed on academic probation and be notified by the program coordinator. Any candidate placed on academic probation must petition the division director for permission to continue in the program. If permission is granted, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above must be achieved by the candidate by the following term. Candidates not meeting this requirement will be terminated from the program. Candidates placed on academic probation a second time will automatically be terminated from the program.
