Prepare to learn business the same way you’ll lead it: across platforms, formats, and locations. You’ll actively collaborate with peers and faculty online — including through regularly scheduled live sessions — and solve challenges together during short-term residencies on campus.
Go Beyond the Boundaries of the Traditional Classroom.
Get the most out of your experience with the Online MBA
Real-Time Class Sessions
Live, online sessions with faculty and students include case discussions, group work, role playing, and presentations. A typical 2.25-credit course has four of these live events. The majority of course sessions will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Eastern time or 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Self-Guided Study
Short modules, readings, and exercises explain key concepts. Students can work at their own pace on this material as long as they have completed certain designated modules in time for the live learning event.
In-Person Learning
Three residencies in the U.S. or China provide opportunities for in-person learning.
Domestic students are also eligible to attend elective courses on campus in Ann Arbor.
The Ross Online MBA curriculum is focused on three learning methods:

Engaged Learning
Let interactive coursework enrich your experience.
Coursework includes a variety of interactive learning formats, including frequent knowledge checks that allow you and your instructor to monitor your progress and determine where you need further support.

Social Learning
Make meaningful connections with Ross faculty and fellow students.
Role-playing and group assignments facilitate collaboration during your courses. During in-person residencies, you’ll work with your classmates in person.

Action-Based Learning
Apply your coursework to the real world.
On-campus residencies test your ability to manage real and simulated business challenges, and during your MAP course, you’ll solve a problem for a real organization.
Learning Technology
How you learn is as important as what you learn. Our SmartStage technology and innovative curriculum design supports a world-class learning experience that includes personalized feedback, custom-built simulations, scaffolded exercises, and student-driven discussions boards.
Expert Faculty, Dedicated to Your Education
Live class sessions and interactive assignments mean your relationship with your instructor will go beyond email. Outside of class time, enjoy easy access to your instructor and create a working relationship that will extend beyond your time at Ross.
