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At Michigan Ross, we understand the commitment it takes to integrate MBA studies into a busy personal and professional life, and we do everything possible to support you.

Our goal is to provide each student a streamlined and seamless experience from admission through graduation in terms of lodging, dining, distance learning, tech support, career management, and other elements unique to an executive’s needs. Our hope is that you think only of your studies and professional development while enrolled at Ross.

Let us handle all the administrative details so you can focus on the work at hand. Harness your full potential as a business leader among some of the most talented executives in the world. Expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills with international entrepreneurs and experts in finance, healthcare, engineering, technology, and more.

You will develop a cohesive network with members of your cohort and alumni, and you'll find you rely on each other not only for course-related work, but also for professional support.

You also will work closely with Michigan Ross faculty members who derive tremendous professional and personal satisfaction from teaching in the Executive MBA Program.

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A Global Remedy
Rob Barrow, MBA '10, came to the Ross EMBA Program looking for a new challenge. "The program was more to stimulate me than to check a box for an employer," he says. Since graduation, however, he has become his own employer.

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Agent of Change
FBI agent Jeff Brown, MBA '11, knows how to tackle bad guys. But the Ross EMBA Program has taught him to tackle finance, accounting, and other business fundamentals. Now he has a new weapon in his arsenal: general management training.

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Building the Fundamentals
Mike Carscaddon, MBA '08, has nailed a solid foundation in international operations at Habitat for Humanity International. The Ross EMBA Program gave him the data-driven outlook needed for his nonprofit to think like a business.

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Doctor's Orders
John Chang, MBA '09, became a doctor in order to help people. But a contentious meeting with hospital administrators made him realize his profession is evolving — physicians now need a head for business. Next stop: the Ross EMBA Program.

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Charting a Course
Kimberli Cumming, MBA '12, wasn't sure business school was the place for a social worker-turned-executive director of a nonprofit. But the Ross EMBA Program's focus on leadership and personal development is helping align her goals.

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Bridging the Gap
Lawrence Fitzgerald, MBA '10, weathered closures at two pharmaceutical giants. But he converted setback to opportunity when he landed as a VP at Lundbeck Research. The Ross EMBA Program gave him the resilience to stay the course.

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Driving Change
Tedros Mengiste, MBA '08, helped drive change at Ford with the Escape. He's now at Galpin Auto Sports, which is forging a new path since gaining television notoriety. The Ross EMBA Program helped Ted feel comfortable in the driver's seat.

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The Business of Research
As a doctor and teacher, Edith Mensah-Osman, MBA '11, is leveraging her MBA to understand the business side of research and elevate her leadership skills. She calls the Ross EMBA Program the best gift she's ever given herself.

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Making the Wheels Go 'Round
As an engineer, Linda Taliaferro, MBA '09, knows a lot about what makes a good wheel. But it is the business intelligence she gained through the Ross EMBA Program that keeps those wheels turning smoothly.

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Re-Energizer
While in the Ross EMBA Program, Donna Zobel, MBA '04, was tapped to take over her late father's business. She soon discovered the company was running on empty, and her initial plan was to quickly offload it. But sometimes plans change.

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