Welcome

As you consider whether to pursue an MBA, you will be presented with a number of quality programs offering a range of options and formats. Quite a few programs offer a good broad management education. Many emphasize leadership. Most make a point of connecting theory to practice. So, you may ask, why Ross?

The Ross difference is action-based learning, an approach that is significantly different from other MBA programs. We go beyond studying cases. We build a foundation of the most rigorous analytical tools and quantitative skills with world-class instruction. Then we provide challenging opportunities for you to apply those skills and develop new ones in team-based multidisciplinary projects.

Our commitment to action-based learning is unmatched among the world’s top business schools. It’s what we do. And it works. Our alumni often tell us the resilience gained through action-based learning is an essential and enduring ROI of the Ross MBA. That’s why we’ve tailored our signature approach to both our Evening and Weekend formats.  We are confident that no other method of learning can better prepare you to thrive in business and management today.

So what will you have at the end of your time at Ross that you didn’t have when you arrived? The obvious answer is the Ross MBA, a credential recognized and respected around the world. It opens up opportunities wherever your life and career may take you. But the Ross experience is more than the credential.  If we all do our jobs well as teachers and learners, you will be among those with the insight to ask the right questions, identify the real challenges, and solve the important problems.

As you navigate our site, you'll discover the unique advantages of our Evening and Weekend formats, so you can choose how best to integrate a Ross MBA with your other commitments and responsibilities.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Dolan
Edward J. Frey Dean of Business
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan