Business Administration/Leadership and Organizational Dynamics BBA/MS

University of Michigan-Flint’s Business BBA/MS program is designed for current UM-Flint undergraduate students who want to pursue a Master of Leadership and Organizational Dynamics early in their education.

Earn Your Bachelor’s and Master’s

Our BBA/MS joint curriculum allows admitted students to earn undergraduate and graduate credits simultaneously, with those credits counting toward both degree requirements. This bridge program is designed to help students start their careers or doctoral studies quickly.

Students should apply in their junior or senior year of their undergraduate studies. Upon completing their BBA, they will receive that degree and immediately move on to graduate studies, receiving their MS upon completing the 18 remaining credits rather than 30.

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Why Earn Your Master of Leadership and Organizational Dynamics at UM-Flint?

Multiple Program Formats

UM-Flint’s Master of Leadership and Organizational Dynamics program is offered in multiple convenient formats that can accommodate diverse student needs. This program is offered with the convenience of online education, given students’ busy schedules, and supplemented with synchronous online sessions.

Accreditation and Recognition

The UM-Flint MS program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the highest accrediting body for business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. In accordance with AACSB, UM-Flint subscribes to the highest standards in management education. We prepare students to contribute to their organizations, the larger society and to grow personally and professionally throughout their careers.

Research Opportunities

As an MS student at UM-Flint, you have access to unique opportunities that allow you to apply classroom theory in your current employment or new career opportunities. Our MS students work to apply research toward innovative product development, increased audience reach, improved efficiency, and problem resolution through out-of-the-box thinking.

What Can You Do with a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Dynamics Degree?

You can become a competitive job candidate by earning an MSLOD degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSLOD graduates are qualified for many high-paying careers, such as:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Administrative Services and Facilities Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Organization Executive 
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Non-profit Camp
  • Entrepreneurship

Admission Requirements and Curriculum

Admission to the joint BBA/MS program is based on your academic performance and is best pursued early in your undergraduate studies.

  • For acceptance into the BBA/MS program, a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all business courses are required. Students interested in this program should apply in their junior year. 

Applying to the Joint BBA/MS Program

Submit an online application below to be considered for admission to the MS program. Other materials can be emailed to FlintGradOffice@umich.edu or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.

  • Application for Graduate Admission
  • $55 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. The Office of Graduate Programs will pull transcripts for UM-Flint students. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent directly to the school. 
  • Letters of recommendation are not required. However, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be contacted if recommendations are needed.
  • Statement of Purpose: include information on why you are interested in the MBA program, pertinent background information, and long-term goals.
  • Fall Semester Early Deadline: May 1*
  • Fall Semester Final Deadline: Aug. 1
  • Winter Semester: Dec. 1
  • Summer Semester: April 1

*You must have a complete application by the early May 1 deadline to guarantee application eligibility for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.