Need Direction? Use a MAP.

The Ross Multidisciplinary Action Projects course is one of the most intense, student-driven learning experience in business education.

Teams of students tackle pressing business challenges for sponsor organizations - major corporations, startups, and nonprofits all over the world. At the heart of MAP is a mutually beneficial collaboration between students, faculty, and sponsor organizations. MAP is one of the world’s most extensive and intensive partnerships in action-based learning.

1,500+

companies have sponsored a MAP project

12,000+

students have participated in MAP

98

different countries

The Benefits of Sponsorship

Get a fresh look at your business issue from an unbiased team.

Receive thorough, data-driven recommendations.

Gain exposure to the latest business tools and techniques practiced by faculty and top students.

Build relationships with Ross students, reinforcing recruiting strength with Ross.

Directly invest in the education and development of tomorrow's business leaders.

Which MAP is Right for You?

MAP is a central element of most of the degree programs at Michigan Ross. That means your student team could be talented undergraduates tapped into a Generation Z mindset, energetic millennials with several years of practical business experience, or seasoned executives in supervisory roles. In addition, different MAP programs take place at different times of the year. We’ll work with you to match your needs to the MAP program that provides the best fit.

Project Timeline: January - April

Project Duration: 12 Weeks

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 20 projects

Project Timeline: March - April

Project Duration: 7 Weeks, Full-Time

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 80 projects

Project Timeline: September - December

Project Duration: 15 Weeks

Proposal Opens: April

Program Capacity: 20 projects

Project Timeline: January - April

Project Duration: 12 Weeks

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 30 projects

Project Timeline: July - August

Project Duration: 7 Weeks, Full-Time

Proposal Opens: January

Program Capacity: 10 projects

Project Timeline: September - December

Project Duration: 12 Weeks

Proposal Opens: April

Program Capacity: 25 projects

Project Timeline: January - April

Project Duration: 14 Weeks

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 45 projects

Project Timeline: January - April

Project Duration: 14 Weeks

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 18 projects

Project Timeline: January - April

Project Duration: 14 Weeks

Proposal Opens: August

Program Capacity: 18 projects

 

More About MAP

Bright minds deliver big results in Ross MAP. Check out the stories of past participants - both students and sponsors.

Ross students share their MAP experiences, accomplishments, and important take-aways.

Ross MAP project video

See how actual projects work out in the real world, from initial challenge to final results.

Contact Us

Office of Action-Based Learning   RossActionLearning@umich.edu​   734-615-2096

Fill out our MAP Interest Form and a member of the Ross Action-Based Learning team will contact you with more information and to discuss your ideas.