At Ross, we develop leaders who make a positive difference in the world. Through thought and action, you ll emerge from Ross ready to drive change and innovation that improves business and society.
MAP took me to Tamil Nadu, India. We recommended new ways to deliver micro credit to those who need it most. JENNY SIMONSON // MBA 15
AT ROSS, YOU CAN Earn a degree with international respect. Ross is an elite, global business school and part of one of the most prestigious institutions in the world --- The University of Michigan. Learn from the best. Here, you ll have access to inspiring faculty, diverse peers, and more than 100 top-ranked programs across the university. The opportunities are as limitless as your ambition. Be challenged. At Ross, theory really does meet practice concepts aren t confined to the classroom. All of our students spend seven weeks solving real challenges at real companies. Go further. On-campus recruiting events, lifelong career services, and a built-in network of more than half a million U-M alumni will open doors throughout your entire career. The Ross community pushed me to set high aspirations for myself... faculty and my peers gave me the skills and support to follow my passion into consulting for non-profits. LAUREN FOUKES // MBA 12 THE BRIDGESPAN GROUP, SAN FRANCISCO
MICHIGAN ROSS IS ONE OF JUST 4 SCHOOLS IN THE TOP 10 OF EVERY BUSINESSWEEK RANKING (STARTED 1988) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE TOP 10 US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2014 LEADERS AND BEST Ross and the University of Michigan give you flexibility and choice. Whether through our specialized institutes and centers --- dedicated to subjects like sustainable enterprise or entrepreneurship --- or the university s top-ranked graduate programs, you can follow your passions.
LEARN BY DOING During my time in Brazil for Procter & Gamble, I learned how to improve my business skills in several areas. With plenty of time to immerse myself in local culture, it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. GABRIEL CRAFT // MBA 15 MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACTION PROJECTS 89 PROJECTS 24 COUNTRIES 450 MBA1s Ross pioneered action-based learning more than 20 years ago. It s a hallmark of the Ross experience and a key reason our students go on to be successful. Put simply, we send you out into the real world with real-world experience. For instance, in 2013, students involved with our Tauber Institute for Global Operations found companies $500 million in projected savings --- over a three year period --- in team projects. Action-based learning means that when you face your first team challenge at work, you ll say, Been there, done that.
Ross challenged me to inspire others... as a result I am now a more confident leader. DAMIAN CHATMAN // MBA 14 YOU VE GOT 24 HOURS TO SAVE A COMPANY. WHAT DO YOU DO? Get to work. That s what happens during the Ross Crisis Challenge, a fast-moving event where student teams assume the roles of senior managers facing a devastating company crisis. Develop a plan. You defend it in front of a demanding board of directors. And you face real journalists who ask the hard-hitting questions. Along the way, you receive feedback from faculty judges, communication coaches, and journalists. Feel like you re being thrown to the wolves (but that s the point). The Ross Crisis Challenge will test you, but it doesn t stop there. At Ross, you ll work hard. And when you graduate, you ll be prepared to lead in the most challenging environments.
DO BUSINESS AND DO GOOD We believe business can resolve society s greatest challenges. Our faculty, institutes, centers, and partnerships with colleges throughout U-M help you harness the power of positive business. The student-led Social Venture Fund invests in innovative, for-profit companies that generate a positive impact as a core part of their mission. The Center for Social Impact coordinates social impact activities, including the Social Impact Challenge --- a competition to develop solutions to a pressing social issue. There s more. From the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, to the Center for Positive Organizations, Ross offers dozens of ways to tailor your education and make the world better through business.
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ONE OF THE WORLD S LARGEST ALUMNI NETWORKS As a Ross grad, you ll find help and support wherever you go. The University of Michigan has one of the largest and most responsive alumni networks in the world --- 500,000 and counting. Ross alums number 45,000 in 88 different countries. This is a ready-made network you can access to find your dream job and build your career. You can count on Ross alumni to: HELP BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK GIVE CAREER ADVICE FACILITATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ENGAGE IN ALUMNI EVENTS The Ross network connected me with an alumna who took time to mentor and coach me and helped me land my dream job. KARINA VALENCIA // MBA 14 CITI // GLOBAL ROTATION PROGRAM
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