Yesterday I had read information about "Alternative to an MBA: The Master of Science in Management" by Thomas Graf. ( You can read Thomas Graf's article from  here.

Main point of Master of Science in Management for a Turkish student will be "No Work Experince requirement". Yes without work experience how can that program will sound good? But for me learning management, business is also important. If a student is coming from engineering background having MÄ°M education is a really good start for career. In Turkey most of the Turkish students plan to do an MBA just after get an undergraduate degree. If they able to find a job it is too risky for them to leave a job for an MBA degree. Finding a job to work at related fields is really difficult in Turkey. I searched some information about MÄ°M programs in my country, I can only able to find Koc University program. I am sharing this information with you.

KOÇ MIM (Master of Science in International Management)


Koç MIM is a 3 semester pre-experience program that will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in management. For example, if your degree is in Arts, Sciences, History or some other non-business field, you can supplement it with a Master of Management degree. If your first degree is in Business, you can acquire deeper knowledge and have more to offer to leading companies.

KOÇ MIM Application Procedures
All candidates for the KOÇ MIM program should apply for and take the TOEFL, GMAT and ALES exam where applicable. Candidates who have taken the GMAT test and have obtained a score of 550 or more are exempted from ALES. The applicants should request that test scores be sent to institution number 0163. Applicants should do their best to finish all exams and submit their scores before June 1, 2010. Late applicants will be considered only if space is available.

Students should apply to the Graduate School of Business with the following documents:

TOEFL, GMAT and ALES (where applicable) test scores;
Application form and essays as specified;
An official transcript from every university you have attended.
Two reference letters;
Application fee payment slip
When your application is completed, you will be called for an interview and those who are accepted are informed promptly. The admission decision is based on a consideration of the whole application record and the interview results. It is not based on an explicit formula.


All candidates are required:

To be highly motivated and dedicated individuals who make a firm commitment throughout the full lenght of the study.
To have a bachelor's degree from a four-year recognized university.
To take the TOEFL (min. score 550/80/213), GMAT (min. score 550) and ALES tests. (Candidates who have taken the GMAT test and have obtained a score of 550 or more are exempted from ALES). TOEFL and GMAT test scores should be sent to institution number 0163.
To have taken at least 8 management courses during their undergraduate degree; if not students are required to have a Prep semester before they start the program.
To submit an official academic transcript from the undergraduate institution.
To complete the application form as specified and to arrange for a personal interview.
Professional experience is NOT a requirement

If you want to use the option of getting transferred from Koc University MIM Program to CEMS MIM Program, you need to complete one semester of the Koc MIM. You need to achieve at least a CGPA of 3.3 (of 4.00) in your first semester of the Koç MIM and will also be interviewed to assess your suitability for the degree.

For more info: KOÇ MIM (Master of Science in International Management)

Please send me information about your MÄ°M programs ifyou have one, so that I can introduce to Turkish students.

Regards,

Isil Tabag

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