MMUGM adopts a trimester system. One academic year consists of three four-month trimesters, beginning August, December, and April. The MMUGM curriculum is designed to allow students to complete their studies within a reasonable time frame. The normal study period is 16 months for the Regular Class and 24 months for the Executive Class and Dual Degree Program. The maximum study period permitted is twice as long as the normal study period.

To qualify for the MM degree, students are required to:

1. Complete at least 43 credit hours, including 3 credit hours of thesis
2. Take and pass mandatory non-credit courses
3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, with no more than two C grades and no D grades

The 43 credit hours comprise 10 credit hours of compulsory core courses, 21 credit hours of elective core courses, 9 credit hours of major concentration core courses, and 3 credit hours of thesis. Students are also required to take one non-credit course (writing kills) and attend guest lecturers on current business issues.