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WEEKENDMBA
No matter what your work is or where your work takes you,you’ll find yourself in a room where a decision needs to bemade and the room turns to you. A Michigan Ross MBAprepares you for that exact moment, and our WeekendMBA builds on your strengths while you work. In just twoyears, you can dramatically change the trajectory of yourcareer. Our graduates take on some of the biggestchallenges in their respective industries as they carve theirpath to leadership. So no matter when, where, or how yourmoment comes, as a graduate of Michigan Ross YOU’LL BEREADY.7#RANKEDPART-TIME MBAPROGRAM INTHE U.S.– U.S. NEWS & WORLDREPORT, 2023
READYTO MAKEYOUR MOVESurround yourself with people who will push you to become the leaderyou want to be. Your classmates will encourage you to step out of yourcomfort zone, invite you to join new initiatives, and prompt you to takeyour career to the next level.MEET THE CLASS OF 2024 Years of full-time work experience Average GMAT Class Size Women Undergraduate GPASULTRE INN PRE G ER N ENRE AL EU GRI INSMAT O A AL EEIO UR NA /S RINAL N CE G TA GES S/S S EM RT MIC U M E U APL ST PPL A NT P NARA A RA Y RK H FIN GN T C E U A EMTAL IO NI EG HA TI M N EES NS NG IC IN NG AN CE NT7.367211327%3.4UNDERGRADUATE DEGREESEngineering: 44%Business: 28%Math/Physical Sciences: 16%Human/Social Sciences: 10%BROADENYOURPERSPECTIVEYou’ll learn alongside students from myriadbackgrounds who all share the same drive tolead. From engineers to entrepreneurs and fromsupply chain managers to sales professionals,the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA Programattracts candidates whose diverse backgroundswill help you expand your thinking and informyour leadership style.“the momentwhen.YOU MAKE EACH OTHERBETTER“Ross has one of thestrongest women’s networksamong business schools.Women are encouragedto take on leadership roles,build relationships withina supportive communityof peers, and graduate withknowledge and experiencesto thrive in their careers.”MANU MEHTA // MBA ’23
READYTO MAKEIT WORKOur Weekend MBA format is designed with working professionals in mind.It’s an accelerated two-year program that works around your busy schedule. C lasses are every other weekend on campus. They startFriday afternoon and last into the evening and then again onSaturday morning, lasting through the afternoon. Y ou’ll advance through the program with the same groupof students, which fosters lasting relationships and a close-knitcohort experience. Y ou’ll benefit from personalized career support, recruitingevents, and the strong relationships we’ve built with Fortune500 companies.“the momentwhen.IT ALL COMESTOGETHER“I was excited aboutmeeting new people in my class,and I was not disappointed.The cohort style of theprogram has alreadyHOW WE BREAK IT DOWN30 18.75 6CORE CURRICULUMCREDITSTHEMED ELECTIVE CREDITSMAP CREDITS2.25C-LEVEL THINKING CREDITSenabled me to form connectionswith a variety of peopleand facilitates a great learningexperience at Ross.”TIANHAO GUO // MBA ’23
READYTO TAKEACTIONWe believe the best way to learn business is to do business.That’s why we create action-based learning opportunitiesthroughout the Weekend MBA Program. In our signatureMultidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) course, you and yourteammates advise a real organization on real business challenges.It’s a great way to tackle new challenges, gain new perspectives,build relationships, and grow your professional experience.PREVIOUS MAP PROJECTS AirForce Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis //Education, Government, NonprofitDetermine the global market dynamics of a lunar economy. Amazon // RetailDevelop a business case for Amazon to build a new rentalprogram in the U.S. market. A very Dennison // Consumer Packaged GoodsReview the impact of food waste across all levels of the valuechain and devise strategies to reduce the problem. M icrosoft Corp. // TechnologyCreate a strategy to position Microsoft Corp. as asustainability leader with a Gen Z audience. N FL // Media, Sports & EntertainmentCreate a long-term content strategy for fantasyfootball content across various platforms.“the momentwhen.YOU TAKE A CHANCE“I believe my MAPproject is the reason whyI was able to transitioninto a renewableenergy focused role,because I would nothave been able to gainrelevant experienceworking in this sectorwithout it.”MONICA WALKER // MBA ’21
READYTO PROVEYOURSELFOne of the best parts of our Weekend MBA is that you canmake an immediate impact by bringing what you learned over theweekend into work on Monday. In addition to our world-class facultyand action-based curriculum, you can sharpen your leadershipskills by competing against the best.LEADERSHIP CRISIS CHALLENGEThe bigger your role, the more challenges you’ll face. Afterexperiencing the Leadership Crisis Challenge, you’ll knowyou’re ready to handle them all. You and your teammates actas the executive leadership team navigating a high-stakes,high-pressure, and very public simulated crisis.PART-TIME MBA DEI CASE COMPETITIONIn its inaugural competition, a team of students won the DEICase Competition by making strategic recommendations toincrease diversity, equity, and inclusion at a multinational beautycompany. Their presentation was judged by executives fromGoogle, McKinsey, EY, and Campbell’s Soup.“the momentwhen.YOU LEARN FROM YOURDIFFERENCES“The Ross community ismade up of genuine,well-rounded leaders,eager to learn more abouthow they can lead moreeffectively and open to learnabout different industriesand cultures that aredifferent from those theyThere’s a podcast for everything, and this one isfor you. Working for the Weekend is the student-runpodcast about part-time MBA students balancing work,life, family, and everything else that comes with livingand working toward a Ross MBA.MEET THE TEAM FROM THE LEADERSHIP CRISIS CHALLENGE IN EPISODE #402already know.”SHAYLYN STANLEY // MBA ’23
READYFOR THENEXT LEVELYou can change the trajectory of your whole career just by putting yourweekends to work. Whether you’re looking to make a bigger impact, breakinto a new industry, or move up at your current company, a Michigan RossWeekend MBA can help you get there. Some of the world’s most desirableemployers are among our top hiring companies. And Ross graduates liveand work in major cities all across the U.S. and in more than 100 countries.TOP HIRING COMPANIES2020 WEEKEND MBAGRADUATES47%ARE WORKING IN ANEW FUNCTION2021 WEEKEND MBA GRADUATES 62% changed jobs after graduation 159k mean total compensation package 31% are working in a consulting function45%ARE WORKING IN ANEW INDUSTRY23%ARE WORKING IN ACONSULTING FUNCTION
#3#1110TOP NEW U.S. TECH HUBSMOST EDUCATED CITY IN AMERICAGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE TOP 10- BLOOMBERG- WALLETHUB- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT201920212021#1UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN IS THE TOPU.S. PUBLIC UNIVERSITY- QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS2020READYTO EXPLOREANN ARBORAnn Arbor, Michigan, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live inthe United States. Hundreds of startups call this city home, largely due to itsentrepreneurial spirit, intellectual drive, and creative energy. Ann Arbor isalso rich in entertainment and culture, home to an amazing food scene, andoffers countless opportunities for indoor and outdoor adventure.#1#1BEST COLLEGE TOWN IN AMERICABEST PLACES TO LIVE FOR- WALLETHUBQUALITY OF LIFE2021- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT2022#9#2MOST INNOVATIVE METRO AREATOP 100 PLACES TO LIVEIN THE U.S.- LIVABILITY- VERIZON20202019
READYTO JOINA NETWORKFOR LIFEOur Weekend MBA Program is just two years, but you’ll be an alum— and a Wolverine — for life. The Michigan Block M is one of themost recognized symbols in higher education, and a “Go Blue!”at the end of an email pretty much guarantees you a response.55,000 MICHIGAN ROSS ALUMNI LIVE IN 104 COUNTRIES645,000 U-M ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLDOUR COMMITMENTTO YOU LASTS A LIFETIMEAS A MICHIGAN ROSS ALUM, YOU CAN TAKE PART IN OUR ONE-OF-A-KINDALUMNIADVANTAGE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES TUITION-FREE OPENENROLLMENT EXECUTIVE EDUCATION FOR LIFE.Go Blue!“the momentwhen.YOU LEVERAGE THEMICHIGAN ROSS NETWORK“If you see someonein any industry, at any level,who has a Michiganbackground, it’s an instantconnection. The alumninetwork is so willing to justsupport and haveconversations with you,even if they don’t know you.”GARRETT WHITE // MBA ’21
READY TOGET GOINGNow that you know how our Weekend MBA works, what makesit special, and where it can take you, there’s just one thing left to do:Take your next step.ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONRegister for an information session, connectwith a student, or start your application atmichiganross.umich.edu/weekend-mbaAPPLICATION DEADLINES Early Deadline: Dec. 5, 2022 Final Deadline: Jan. 16, 2023THERE’S ONLYONE MICHIGAN ROSSMBA, BUT THERE IS MORETHAN ONE WAY TO EARN IT.In addition to our Weekend MBA Program,many working professionals find success with ourOnline MBA. It takes three or four years to complete,and it combines live, interactive courses withself-guided modules. Three meaningful,in-person residencies help you cementrelationships, meet our world-classfaculty, and carve yourpath to success.
Transforming business from the inside out.michiganross.umich.edu/weekend-mbaStephen M. Ross School of BusinessUniversity of Michigan701 Tappan St.Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234734-615-6529 rossptmba@umich.eduThe Regents of the University of MichiganJordan B. Acker, Michael J. Behm, Mark J. Bernstein, Paul W. Brown, Sarah Hubbard,Denise Ilitch, Ron Weiser, Katherine E. White, Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio)University of Michigan Nondiscrimination Policy NoticeThe University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal andstate laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equalopportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educationalprograms and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity,and Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Office for Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor,Michigan 48109-1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388, institutional.equity@umich.edu. For other University of Michiganinformation call 734-764-1817. 2022 The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan
- QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2020 #2 TOP 100 PLACES TO LIVE - LIVABILITY 2020 #9 MOST INNOVATIVE METRO AREA IN THE U.S. - VERIZON 2019. . Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 701 Tappan St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-615-6529 rossptmba@umich.edu
