Ross School of Business

Ross School of Business

About the School

Ross School of Business was established in 1924 and is operated by the University of Michigan. Their BBA, MBA and Executive Education programs have been ranked amongst the best in the USA and also in the world. Ross School of Business is also known to offer dual degrees in collaboration with other colleges and schools under the University of Michigan.

An Overview

Rank

Class Size

Course Fee ($)

Course Duration (months)

Average GMAT Score

Average GRE Score

Average Age 30
International Participants 27%
Gender 45% (Women)
Average Work Experience 5 Years
Average Salary $154,000

Ross School of Business offers a plethora of courses that are designed, keeping in mind the various requirements of students. A full list is provided below:

Full-Time MBA: Students in this top-ranked program work through real business challenges and focus on action-based learning experiences, collaboration and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Evening MBA: This program combines accomplished professionals from a variety of industries and they combine their standout skills with the power of a Ross MBA to lead in all areas of business.

Weekend MBA: Designed for those who wish to take the MBA experience alongside their full-time job, this program provides weekend classes twice per month, with the same group of dedicated classmates.

Online MBA: This is the most flexible offering of Ross where students will earn credits almost entirely online and at your own pace.

Executive MBA: Providing with executive-level classes once a month to help top-level professionals earn their MBA in less than two years.

Global MBA: This accelerated program for sponsored students offers a rigorous curriculum that helps deepen understanding of business leadership, innovation and transformation.

Ross also offers one year Master’s programs in some disciplines and they are:

  • Master of Accounting
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Supply Chain Management

For more information, visit: https://michiganross.umich.edu/

Candidates applying to Ross do not have to fill out any special forms separately for scholarships as they are automatically considered when they apply for the Full-Time MBA program. The scholarships range from $10,000 to full tuition.

Also, students will be notified of any awards upon admission. These awards are based on academic ability, professional and personal achievements and potential to contribute to the community.

Alongside, The Ross Financial Aid Office also updates about scholarship opportunities throughout the year. Since some of these scholarships are need-based, students are expected to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ to be considered for all scholarships.

For more information on Scholarships please visit: https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/scholarships-loans

Below, we are presenting some statistics of the Ross School of Business.

  • 32% of graduates went into consulting
  • 67% of our graduates accepted offers on the East Coast, West Coast, or Chicago
  • 89% of graduates are career switchers

We also present the industry segregation below.

Industry Percentage Base Medium Salary
Consulting 32% $150,000
Technology 21.6% $122,650
Financial Services 15.1% $150,000
Manufacturing 8.9% $120,000
Consumer Packaged Goods 8% $108,000
Retail 4.4% $115,000
Healthcare 3.6% $120,000

For more information please visit: https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/careers/employment-data

Experience Ann Arbor With the Ross School of Business

Notable Alumni

Bharat Desai

Co-founder and Chairman of Syntel

Bill Davidson

President, Chairman & CEO of Guardian Industries

Jerry White

Professor of Practice, University of Virginia

Ross School of Business MBA Application Process

The latest application requirements set by the Ross School of Business MBA admission office are described below.

There are two parts in the essay section which is explained below:

Part 1: Short-answer questions
Select one prompt from each group of the two groups below. Respond to each selected prompt in 100 words or less (<100 words each; 200 words total). Every word counts here — the right word count is intentional to force you to focus.

Group 1
I want people to know that I:
I made a difference when I:
I was aware that I was different when:

Group 2
I am out of my comfort zone when:
I was humbled when:
I was challenged when:

​Part 2: Career Goal Essay
Michigan Ross is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals can thrive. What is your short-term career goal and why? (200 words)

Optional statement: Is there something in your resume or application that could use some explanation? You might want to discuss the completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.

Rounds Application Deadlines
Round 1 Sep 14, 2020
Round 2 Jan 4, 2021
Round 3 Mar 29, 2021
Round 4 Jun 1, 2021

Want to know more about the MBA Application Deadlines for Top B-Schools? Here’s the entire list of top B-Schools along with their deadlines – MBA Application Deadlines 2020-2021

Ross School of Business requires only one recommendation. It is ideal to choose a recommender who can access the candidate’s professional performance and work style. The recommender should be able to answer the following questions:

  • Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (50 words)
  • How does the performance of the applicant compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (E.g., what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (500 words)
  • Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (500 words)

Here are some more tips about the letter of recommendation:

Who can give a recommendation: You will have to provide details of one recommender who can be your reporting manager/ previous manager/ senior colleague/ current client/ previous client/ business partner/ supplier/ auditor etc.

How a letter of recommendation should be written: The recommender should add specific instances/examples of the candidate’s professional work together.

How to send the letter of recommendation: The recommender should send the recommendation from the official email id only. If the recommender does not have an official id – then a proof that you reported / or was supervised by this person should be attached.

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