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Global MBA

A Selective Program for Exceptional Leaders

The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is built on core values designed to emulate those in contemporary business, and keep our MBA students connected to the business world. Simply put, the Ross difference is that its students' active participation becomes the mechanism for learning. That process is brought to fruition through our commitment to create a holistic management education - one that focuses on how one learns, as much as what one learns. The Global MBA takes this approach even further by incorporating this process into a MBA program offered exclusively to corporate managers.

The Ross Global MBA is designed to offer companies an opportunity to educate the managers targeted to lead their company into the future. At Ross, we clearly understand the educational needs of companies and their experienced managers. In addition to a solid MBA curriculum, managers expect diverse opportunities and best-of-class training in all disciplines -- from finance and marketing, to corporate strategy and entrepreneurial studies. They expect to have the opportunity to develop a personal network with elite managers from major international firms as well as with the Ross faculty. Likewise, they expect to be exposed to global perspectives and trends shared by both the faculty and classmates.

The Global MBA Program is carefully designed to meet these expectations by offering a balance of core skills, intellectual capital, and action-based learning to those managers who have won the support of their company.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

UNIQUE DESIGN: Our program is uniquely designed to meet the needs of experienced corporate managers who have an interest in Asia. Only those with corporate sponsorship may apply.

INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION: The Ross MBA is consistently rated among the best MBA programs in the world.

ROSS MBA CURRICULUM: All Ross MBA programs adhere to the same rigorous curriculum and all Ross MBA graduates receive the same degree.

FLEXIBILITY: Ross' MBA offers the ability to select from more than 110 courses taught by experts in nine academic departments. Students may further broaden their experience by electing up to 10 hours of graduate study in other University of Michigan schools, by performing independent research for credit, by participating in our International Exchange Program, or by taking advantage of one of our dual degree programs.

NETWORK BUILDING: Students not only build relationships with elite managers from top Asian companies and students from all over the world, but they also have access to the vast international Michigan alumni network--the largest in the world.

CONCENTRATED LEARNING: Ross understands that time is a valuable asset for corporate managers and their sponsors. To minimize job absence of talented employees, our program omits the traditional summer vacation and completes in just 16 months.

DIVERSE CULTURAL LEARNING: Students spend one month each in Japan, China and Korea, before spending 13 months with the diverse student body in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school offers tours in each country to facilitate opportunities for students to expand their understanding of local business, history and culture.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Throughout the program, students are offered diverse opportunities, including Executive Skills Workshops, lectures and seminars to strengthen their understanding of business skills.