Throughout your master's degree program, you'll learn from experienced business faculty and interact with a diverse student body, sharpening your ability to connect with people as a result. You'll also consider an increasingly global business environment while working to formulate your own business plan, better equipping you to compete and excel in a field where 86% of employers say that a graduate business education is valued very highly or above average, according to the Graduate Management Admissions Council's (GMAC) 2018 year-end report.

UMS takes pride in providing you the best level of support, whether you're looking to enhance your current career, improve your ability to switch careers or ensure the success of your own business. Our business degree coursework by design is readily applicable to your real-world challenges, offering you the flexibility to tailor your program around your interests through more than 20 career-oriented concentrations. These various course combinations let you focus your core skills on specific subjects of interest and career intent.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your Master of Business Administration at UMS include:

• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation. UMS is proud to hold its tuition rates at 2012 levels
• Efficiency. Complete your master's program in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
• Convenience and flexibility. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access and moving at your own pace. We understand there are reasons to take more or fewer classes during any given 10-week term
• Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
• Academic heritage. University of Michigan Science was established in 1932 and has been offering this program for more than 40 years, graduating thousands of successful business professionals
• Easy application. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
• Networking. Seek tips and career opportunities from a nationwide network that includes thousands of successful alumni.

Master's-level business degrees are increasingly in high demand across multiple industries, including financial services, science and technology, healthcare, trade and manufacturing.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for management occupations was $104,240 in May 2018, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.* The GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) also reported that 78% of employers plan to hire recent MBA graduates in 2019.**

Professionals who obtain this degree often describe the accomplishment as highly rewarding —personally, professionally and financially. Simply put, a Master of Business Administration degree is worth the investment.