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Business Administration, MBA

Take Your Career to a Whole New Level

Students working in a groupGet your MBA entirely online, in the evening on campus, or a combination of both in our nationally ranked program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Anchored by our expert faculty, our robust program will provide the integrated, global perspective you need to solve today’s complex business problems.

Many of our students attend the MBA program part time while working. Part-time students typically finish their degrees within two to two-and-a-half years.

Want to jump start your degree? If you’re a current UM-Dearborn undergraduate student and you’ve been admitted to the master’s program, you can take up to six graduate credits during your final undergraduate semester.

Where an MBA Will Take You

An MBA from UM-Dearborn will open doors to an array of opportunities. From launching your own business to working at multinational corporations domestically or abroad, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to succeed in the business world. Our career support services, global alumni network, and expansive networking opportunities will help you land your dream job.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$99,890 Median Salary

Financial Analysts

Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 27,400 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$104,900 Median Salary

Administrative Services and Facilities Managers

Overall employment of administrative services and facilities managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 31,400 openings for administrative services and facilities managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$135,160 Median Salary

Sales Managers

Employment of sales managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 43,200 openings for sales managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$136,350 Median Salary

Human Resources Managers

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$156,580 Median Salary

Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers

Overall employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 34,000 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadlines

Domestic applicants:

Fall term:  August 1
Winter term:  December 1
Summer term:  April 1 (part-time students only)

International applicants:

Fall term:  May 1
Winter term:  September 1
(International not eligible for summer admission)

Admission is rolling. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term, but applications and materials will be accepted until the posted "Last Day to Submit".

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The Master of Business Administration provides students with the integrated perspective required to solve today’s complex business problems.

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