Application deadlines run on round-based cycles. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as admission is highly competitive. Please note the final deadlines for students requiring a visa, and be sure to review the Application Requirements page for details and specific application deadline dates.

To be considered for an application deadline, the admissions office must receive all of your materials by the deadline. If all application materials are not in by the deadline, the application will be pushed to the next deadline.

No, you can only apply for consideration to one round in the same academic year.

No. Applying to the MM program and another program at Michigan Ross is not possible and will negatively impact your application. 

Yes. The University of Michigan excels in areas such as Engineering, Information Sciences, Public Health, Environment and Sustainability, and more. You may enroll in dual-degree programs after being accepted both to Michigan Ross and the other school or college in which you are interested. Separate applications are required for both schools. Acceptance to either school is not contingent upon the other. Learn more about Student-Initiated Dual Degrees here.

If you are currently or have previously been enrolled in another graduate program, you are welcome to apply, however, regardless of the program studied, no coursework can be transferred into our program.

If you are interested in pursuing an MBA at Michigan Ross, we encourage you to consider attending one of their informational events.

A U.S. bachelor’s degree, or equivalent U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, is required for the application. We accept most three-year bachelor’s degrees as long as they are equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. You can visit World Education Services (WES) to see how your degree is valued in the U.S. Please note the MM program is designed for non-business majors who are graduating this year or completed their undergraduate studies less than two years ago. Students with a business degree and/or more than two years of professional experience post-undergrad are not eligible for the MM program. Students with a business degree (ex: BBA, MBA, Commerce, marketing, finance, accounting, management, or any awarded by a school of business or commerce) are not eligible for the MM program. If you are unsure, please email rossmm@umich.edu before submitting your application.

Applicants who have earned or will earn their undergraduate degree from a non-U.S. institution are required to submit a Course-by-Course 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's 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. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for the evaluation process to be completed.

You can apply as long as your undergraduate degree is complete and marked final on your transcript prior to the start of the MM program. However, please note that the MM program is designed for non-business majors who are graduating this year or completed their undergraduate studies less than two years ago. 

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.

We review applications comprehensively, and every component is crucial to your evaluation. It is important to show your passion and personality in your application. We also hope you demonstrate clear career goals and understand why Ross MM is the best fit for you.

We seek diversity in the backgrounds of our admitted students, just as we do in other parts of our applicants' profiles. No one undergraduate major, industry, or field is favored over another. Please note the MM program is designed for non-business majors who are graduating this year or completed their undergraduate studies less than two years ago. Students with a business degree and/or more than two years of professional experience post-undergrad are not eligible for the MM program. Students with a business degree (ex: BBA, MBA, Commerce, marketing, finance, accounting, management, or any awarded by a school of business or commerce) are not eligible for the MM program. If you are unsure, please email rossmm@umich.edu before submitting your application.

You must have two online application-generated reference forms on file to be considered for admission. Choose individuals who know you well and can speak specifically about your aptitude for success in graduate school (either from an academic or professional source). Applications will not be considered complete until both reference forms are on file.

No. You must have two recommendation forms on file to be considered for admission. Forms are generated through the online application system and are the only type of recommendation accepted. Choose individuals who know you well and can speak specifically about your aptitude for success in graduate school.

No. Interviews are conducted by invitation only. If the Admissions Committee invites you to interview, you will receive the invitation and scheduling information via email. The interview provides the committee with more information about you and is not an indication of the outcome of your application.

It varies. The optional essay is primarily offered to give applicants a place to tell the Admissions Committee pertinent information that has not been addressed in the other areas of the application. For example, if there are gaps in your resume, the optional essay could be used to explain them. However, it is important to note that the application review is holistic and that all components of your application will be reviewed when making an admissions decision.

We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills and potential for success. We gauge this by looking at previous and current activities. In addition, please include all extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer work on your resume as well.

We do not require work experience prior to entering the MM program. Rather, the MM program is designed for nonbusiness majors who are graduating this year or completed their undergraduate studies less than two years ago. Students with more than two years of professional experience post-undergrad are no longer eligible for the MM program.

We do, however, expect most applicants to have some form of professional engagement beyond the classroom. This can be in the form of part-time work, focused study, or internships. We evaluate engagement not in terms of the quantity, but in terms of the quality of the engagement, as well as one’s natural leadership qualities. We want to know what each candidate will be able to contribute to the Ross community and to their colleagues within the classroom. In addition, candidates should have superb academic credentials and possess the maturity and self-confidence to handle the intensity of the program.

The 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.

Each application round has a corresponding week in which decisions will be shared with applicants who applied in that round. Please note that your evaluation will not start until all application documents have been received. This includes recommendation forms, transcripts, and (if required) exam scores.

Waitlisted students may have an opportunity for admission if space is available. It is common to remain on the waiting list for several months, and we ask you to be patient. If you have new information regarding updated grades or test scores, you may send one update per admission cycle via email: rossoymadmissions@umich.edu.

Yes. Ross retains your application documents for one application cycle. If you choose to reapply to the program one start term after your original application, you will be required to submit a new application form, one recommendation form, and an updated resume with a cover letter detailing any updates from your previous application. Applicants reapplying more than one year from their original start term will be required to resubmit all application components. To reapply, please use your original login and password to access the online application.

MM admission decisions are final and non-negotiable. However, if you have information you think is crucial to your evaluation that was not included in your original submission, you may appeal the decision of the Admissions Committee by writing the director of the MM program. Letters can be emailed to us: rossoymadmissions@umich.edu.

The Admissions Committee will grant an admission deferral request only in cases of personal medical emergency or US military assignment that precludes starting the program in the original term of admission. If a deferral is granted, students must pay their enrollment deposit to secure a seat in the following year's class. Deferrals are for a maximum of one year and can only be given once per student.

The MM program is a 10-month, summer start, cohort-style program. Because the Ross MM program is offered only full time, it does not offer part-time study, and it cannot be extended beyond one academic year. All classes are conducted in person on our Ann Arbor campus.

We do not offer a particular specialization or concentration track. Our MM program is designed to give students a broad foundation of business in addition to their undergraduate coursework. Students may use their two elective courses to explore topics of interest in greater depth.

You can reach us by email at rossmm@umich.edu or by phone at 734-615-5695.

Contact the residency office at 734-764-1400. Residency information is also available online at ro.umich.edu/tuition-residency/residency.

No. The MM is not a STEM-designated program.

We do not have a minimum GPA requirement, but most admitted students (middle 80%) have a GPA between 3.3 and 3.9, with an overall average of 3.6.

The GRE/GMAT requirement is waived for any student who at the time of application has a cumulative (not major) GPA of 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. We accept GMAT or GRE scores taken at a test center or online.

There is no minimum score requirement, but we recommend a total score of 650 or above on the GMAT or a GRE score of 160 or above on both the verbal and quantitative sections.

GMAT and GRE test scores are valid for five years from the date you took the test.

Academic institutions generally receive scores within 10 business days after the test is taken. Additionally, you will self report and upload your unofficial score report in your online application.

Applicants whose native language is not English or who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an accredited institution where English was the sole language of instruction must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 100 or higher (iBT) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 7.0 or higher. Scores below the minimum will not be considered. The University of Michigan TOEFL score reporting code is 1839 and to have IELTS scores sent electronically to Ross, select “University of Michigan – Ann Arbor” as the recipient. We accept TOEFL or IELTS scores from a test center or online.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the exam. Your application submission must occur within this two-year period.

We do not accept PTE scores.

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.

Students in the Ross MM program will fund their degree primarily through loans and personal savings.

The Ross School of Business extends scholarships to Master of Management students with outstanding academic and leadership merit and financial need. Interested students must complete the scholarship section of their graduate application. Please note, scholarship responses have no bearing on admissions decisions. Award amounts vary by available funding and the number of applicants but typically range from $5,000-$15,000 per year.

Ross Office of Financial Aid will work with admitted students in identifying loan options to fit their needs.

The Michigan Ross Office of Financial Aid will work with admitted students in identifying loan options to fit their needs.