UM-Dearborn's College of Business Streamlines MBA Program

The University of Michigan-Dearborn's College of Business has re-launched its MBA program, which now requires less time to complete, officials announced this week.

According to a press release issued by the college, the program now only requires 48 course credits to complete — which is down from the previous 63 credits. The college is also offering three new and revised courses in corporate social responsibility and applied integrated management, which help students approach business problems in practical scenarios.

“It’s essential for today’s business leaders to integrate skills and knowledge from many different areas to solve the complex problems of our global economy,” said College of Business Dean Raju Balakrishnan. “The revised MBA curriculum allows students to tailor their degree around particular interests, while allowing them to graduate earlier so they can utilize their skills in the real world.”

Students working toward an MBA degree aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the curricular improvements.

Graduate students who plan to pursue a Master of Science degree in business analytics or supply chain management at UM-Dearborn now are required to complete only 30 credits to earn the degree.

“The College of Business understands that students seek a great education that can prepare them for their dream job,” Balakrishnan said. “That said, students want to quickly hit the ground running, so by revising these Master of Science degree curricula, the College of Business provides students with a concentrated education that is more focused on the core skills required for supply chain or business analytics, and allows them to earn their degree sooner than before.”

For more information on the College of Business' graduate programs, click here.