You must have earned, or expect to earn, a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, economics, or an equivalent quantitative major by the start of the program. 

The course may be complete, in progress or intended at the time of application submission, however, strong preference will be given for completed coursework.

 For a course to meet our prerequisite requirement, the course must: 

• Be completed in-person or online at any degree-granting, accredited (or government recognized) community college or 4-year university. 
• Have earned college credit and a grade of "C" or better. 
• Cover coding concepts using Python and/or R inclusive of variables, conditionals, loops, functions, list comprehensions, and lambda expressions. 

We understand that course titles vary by institution, so if you are unsure whether you meet our prerequisite requirement, you are welcome to complete and submit a Prerequisite Assessment Form prior to application. Please send the completed form to rossmban@umich.edu along with an unofficial transcript. The One-Year Master's Program Office will review your coursework and respond via email. 

For your reference and comparison, here are some examples of current courses at the University of Michigan that meet the prerequisite course requirement:

• EECS 183 - Elementary Programming Concepts
• EECS 280 - Programming and Introductory Data Structures
• SI 106/ALA 118 - Programs, Information and People
• SI 206 - Data-Oriented Programming
• TO 420- Introduction to Coding with Python

You must have earned a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the international equivalent, by the start of the program. Transcripts must be submitted from every undergraduate or postgraduate institution you’ve attended. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to your application and are sufficient for evaluation. If you are admitted to the program, final official transcripts will be required from every institution attended prior to starting the program.

Applicants who have earned or will earn their undergraduate degree from a non-U.S. institution are required to submit a Course-by-Course (ICAP) WES Evaluation Report . Please be sure to secure your completed WES Evaluation Report in advance of submitting your program application. Please select and send your WES Evaluation Report to the University of Michigan Ross School of Business - One-Year Master's Programs. We also ask that your personal copy of the WES Evaluation Report is scanned and uploaded into the program application. Your WES evaluation needs to be the US version. The Canadian version will not be accepted. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for the evaluation process to be completed.

The GRE/GMAT requirement is waived for any student who at the time of application has a cumulative (not major) GPA of 3.30 or above (rounded from the third decimal place) from their undergraduate degree-granting institution (applicants who are required to submit a WES evaluation will be evaluated for qualification on the basis of their WES GPA). Please note that the Admissions Committee does reserve the right to request test scores if they feel it is necessary to better evaluate an application.

You can provide GMAT or GRE scores taken either at a test center or online, which are valid for five years after taking the exam. You may self-report your score on the application or upload unofficial score reports. If accepted, official reports will be required. If you take the GMAT or GRE more than once, we will use your highest total score and the corresponding breakout scores in evaluating your application. We do not mix and match scores. Ross’ GMAT reporting code is SN1-J6-34; our GRE reporting code is 1839; reporting codes are valid for several Ross graduate programs.

If you would like to submit scores even if you meet the 3.30 cumulative GPA waiver you can do so. While filling out your application you will check “No” when asked to indicate if your GPA is 3.30 or higher. This will allow you to self-report your scores. If you choose to do this, you are required to have ETS send official scores.

Your resume should include up-to-date educational information and professional experience (please include dates). These should correspond with the dates you provide in your application. You may include community/professional service activities as well as hobbies/interests.

1. How will the MBAn program support you in achieving your short- and long- term career goals? What led you to pursue a graduate degree in business? (200 word minimum. Content beyond 300 words will not be reviewed.) 

2. Michigan Ross deeply values student engagement beyond the classroom. Please describe two or three meaningful ways in which you have engaged in your communities. (200 word minimum. Content beyond 300 words will not be reviewed.) 

3. Self-evaluation - please answer the following questions and provide specific examples where possible.

• Please describe your strengths and provide detailed examples where these strengths were exhibited. (150 word minimum. Content beyond 300 words will not be reviewed.) 
• Please comment on your areas of development (weaknesses) and what efforts you have made to address these areas. (150 word minimum. Content beyond 300 words will not be reviewed.) 
• Please describe your ability to work with others on group projects or other team settings. Provide an example of when you contributed positively in a group project or team setting. (150 word minimum. Content beyond 300 words will not be reviewed.)

Optional Information:  
If there is any other information that you believe is important to our assessment of your candidacy, feel free to add it to your application. (If in written form, limit your response to 500 words.)

Michigan Ross uses a program-specific recommendation form, and we require a submission from one recommendation. Select one individual who can discuss either your academic performance or professional performance. We do not accept recommendations from family members or personal acquaintances. Your recommendation form should be received by the deadline date and it is your responsibility to remind your recommender to make sure it is submitted on time. ​​​

Interviews are conducted by invitation only and via video conference. Interviews are expected to last up to 20 minutes and will be conducted by a member of the admissions committee or program office staff. Not every applicant is interviewed and interviews do not predict if a person is being considered for admission or not.

If invited to interview, you can expect to be asked behavioral-type questions as well as questions related to your resume and application components. We are not evaluating your academic competencies, but are looking to assess your critical thinking as well as how you would contribute to an inclusive school environment.

The non-refundable application fee is $100 USD.

The application fee is automatically waived if:

• You are an active member or veteran of the U.S Military.
• You served as a member of Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, Teach for China, Teach for India, or other Teach for All Network Partners within the past five years.
• You are currently enrolled in a University of Michigan graduate degree program.
• You are a citizen of a country on the UN's list of least-developed countries.
• You are a current Fulbright Scholar.

We do not waive application fees for any other reason.

International applicants are required to submit copies of both an academic record and diploma (or other document indicating the date and conferral of your degree). Copies of documents are acceptable at the time of application; official documents will be requested if you are admitted to the program. If you will earn or have earned your undergraduate degree from a non-U.S. institution, you are required to submit a WES Evaluation Report.

We accept most three-year bachelor’s degrees, as long as they are equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree.

If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, a certified English translation must accompany the original document. The translation should be literal rather than interpretive. If a certified copy of the original transcript is submitted, it must be certified by the institution from which the degree was received. Documents notarized by a notary public are not acceptable.

Credentials must include

• Years of attendance at the academic institution
• Courses taken
• Grades received
• Dated degree, diploma, or certificate

English-Language Proficiency

If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate competence in English by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam at a test center or online.

The minimum qualifying scores are:

• TOEFL: 100
• IELTS: 7.0

In addition to meeting the minimum total score requirement, the admissions committee reviews each section independently to ascertain proficiency. While not a formal requirement, the ideal applicant has a speaking score starting at 20 for TOEFL and 7.0 for IELTS.

The TOEFL or IELTS exam must be taken no more than two years prior to the application deadline date.

For the TOEFL exam, we require the internet-based test (iBT) version of the exam. Ross’ TOEFL score reporting code is 1839.

To have IELTS scores sent electronically to Ross, select “University of Michigan – Ann Arbor” as the recipient.

Exemptions: International applicants who studied at an accredited institution where English was the sole language of instruction for the entirety of their undergraduate degree are exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS requirement.