University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

 

University of Michigan-Flint students learn to analyze and identify solutions to challenges faced by management. The program’s focus is on learning and applying the principles of problem solving that lead to effective decision making. Emphasis is also placed on developing the skills and techniques required to implement the decisions. Students develop a solid foundation for making sound business decisions through grounding in general management principles. The program offers balanced coverage of the management principles and analyses of real-life management cases. Students also can choose to develop more in-depth competency in specialized areas of business by pursing the MBA with a concentration.

The MBA program is designed for individuals who have distinguished themselves in their previous college studies, who show a high aptitude for management studies, and who have, or soon may have, positions in management with broad and varying responsibilities. The MBA program design emphasizes team-based project work and enables students to develop a strong support network for personal and professional development beyond the time that they are enrolled. The School of Management offers two delivery modes for students to complete the MBA program: the Traditional program and the mixed-mode NetPlus! program.

 

 

Delivery Modes:

 

Traditional MBA (20-32 Months)

 

The Traditional MBA program is geared toward working professionals by offering all classes in the evening on the Flint campus. Small class sizes (typically 25-30 students) greatly enhance peer interactions and faculty consultations. The group experience encourages the development of a lifelong professional network.

Students typically enroll in two courses in the fall and winter terms, and one course in the spring or summer term. International students in the Traditional MBA program are required to be full-time students and will take three courses (9 credit hours) in the fall and winter terms.

 

NetPlus! MBA (15-24 Months)

 

The NetPlus!MBA program is an innovative Internet-based version of the MBA program. It is designed to make the UM-Flint MBA program conveniently accessible to busy professionals from a wide geographic area. This program blends the personal interaction of traditional classroom activities with the anytime, anywhere convenience of modern online learning. Weekend campus sessions (Fri-Sat) are held every six weeks and enhance the quality of the learning experience.

Students typically enroll in two courses in the fall, winter, spring and summer terms (12-week terms).

 

Dual MBA Programs

People with an interest in both business and computer information systems or international business are candidates for the dual degree programs leading to a Master of Business Administration and either a Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems or a Master of Arts in Social Sciences.  Students pursuing a dual degree program benefit by double counting 9 credits of coursework in both programs.  Admission to both programs is required.  For more information, visit the appropriate page:

MBA/MS in Computer Science and Information Systems Dual Degree
MBA/MA in Social Sciences Dual Degree

In addition, the University of Michigan-Flint and Kettering University jointly offer a dual degree program leading to a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Operations.  Visit the School of Management Web site for details.

Accreditation

The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Member institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review system. AACSB accreditation is considered to be the hallmark of excellence in management education.

 

Ranking

The University of Michigan-Flint’s MBA program has been ranked among the top 10 part-time MBA programs in the Midwest by BusinessWeek.  The magazine’s latest rankings released on November 5, 2009, also places UM-Flint 41st nationally among part-time MBA programs. Read more about the BusinessWeek ranking.

 

 

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