Ross School of Business Programs: Full-time MBA, Deferred MBA, Part-time MBA, Executive MBA and More
Michigan Ross degree programs: Full-time MBA and its Deferred MBA pathway, Weekend, Online, and Executive MBA, the Master of Business Analytics, and the Master of Management.
Programs overview
Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor offers four MBA formats (Full-time, Weekend, Online, and Executive) and one-year master's programs including the Master of Business Analytics and the Master of Management. The Full-time MBA is a two-year, on-campus program; the Class of 2027 has 379 students. All first-year students complete MAP, a seven-week, full-time consulting project. 2025-26 tuition was $76,152 per year for Michigan residents and $81,152 for non-residents and international students. The Deferred MBA is Ross's early-career route into the Full-time MBA. Current students without full-time work experience who graduate between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 apply from November 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, then work three to five years before enrolling.
Program comparison
| Program | Type | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Full-time MBA | 2 years | Full-time, on-campus (Ann Arbor) | $76,152/year (MI residents), $81,152/year (non-residents), 2025-26 | 379 (Class of 2027) |
| Deferred MBA | Early-career | Full-time MBA after 3 to 5 years of work | Admission while still a student | Full-time MBA tuition at enrollment; $250 application fee | Not published |
| Weekend MBA | Part-time MBA | 2 years | On campus every other weekend | See school site | Not published |
| Online MBA | Part-time MBA | 2 to 5 years (most finish in 2.5 to 3) | Online with three in-person residencies | See school site | Not published |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 21 months | Monthly classes, Ann Arbor or Los Angeles | See school site | Not published |
| Master of Business Analytics | Specialized Master's | 10 months | Full-time, on-campus | See school site | Not published |
| Master of Management | Specialized Master's | 10 months | Full-time, on-campus | See school site | Not published |
Which program is right for you
One-year master's application
Ross offers a Multi-Program One-Year Master's Application that lets applicants apply to more than one of its one-year master's programs with a single submission. Applicants admitted to the Full-time MBA through the Deferred MBA pathway cannot transfer that admission to the Online, Weekend, or Executive MBA.
Program details
- Full-time MBA: Two years, on campus in Ann Arbor. All first-year students complete MAP, a seven-week, full-time consulting project. Test or Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness. Three application rounds for fall 2027 entry.
- Deferred MBA: for undergraduate, graduate and PhD students without full-time work experience, graduating between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027. Deadline April 1, 2027. GMAT or GRE, or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness with a 3.5+ GPA. $250 application fee with listed waivers. Decision date not yet posted.
- Weekend MBA: Classes on campus every other weekend in a lockstep, two-year format. Test requirement alternatives available.
- Online MBA: Live online class sessions and three in-person residencies. January and late August start dates. Test requirement alternatives available.
- Executive MBA: Once-a-month classes in Ann Arbor or Los Angeles.
- Master of Business Analytics: 10-month, STEM-designated program for college graduates, including a project sponsored by a company.
- Master of Management: 10-month program for recent non-business college graduates with 0-2 years of post-graduation work experience.
Sources
- 1. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Application Requirements (2026-2027 cycle)
- 2. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Tuition and Financial Aid (2025-2026 rates)
- 3. Michigan Ross, MAP: Multidisciplinary Action Projects
- 4. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQs
- 5. Michigan Ross, Weekend MBA
- 6. Michigan Ross, Online MBA
- 7. Michigan Ross, Executive MBA
- 8. Michigan Ross, Master of Business Analytics
- 9. Michigan Ross, Master of Management
- 10. Michigan Ross, Deferred MBA