School of Management

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management History

University of Michigan/Flint, founded in 1956, is a public, coeducational institution. The 45-acre campus is located in an urban area in Flint. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 6527.

The School of Management was founded in 1980 and is located on the main campus, in its own building. The basic educational approach is balanced coverage of the management principles and analyses of real-life management cases.

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management Academics

The School of Management offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Other programs include cooperative programs, work-study programs, and internship programs.

Thirty to Forty-five total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 6 to 9 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Applied Quantitative Analysis
• Accounting for Managers
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Economics
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Operations Management
• Interpersonal and Organizational Communication
• Business and Society
• Management Information Systems
• Global Dimensions of Management
• Strategic Management

Students may waive foundation courses (MGT 512, 521, 541, or 551) based on previous coursework. They may also transfer up to a maximum of 9 credit hours with approval of Graduate Committee. A minimum of 30 graduate credit hours at UM-Flint is required to graduate.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending part time is 15 months; maximum, 7 years.

There are 12 total full-time graduate business faculty, all of whom hold a doctorate; there are 5 part-time faculty, of whom 60% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 6; average business class size is 25.

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 222,925 volumes and 573,710 microform items, and subscribes to 36,335 periodicals. Students have access to such databases and networks as MIRLYN, FirstSearch, and MichNet. Other opportunities for research consist of interlibrary loans and archives.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. There are 205 PCs on a local area network with Windows 2000 or 2003 software in all instructional buildings and the library. Students may use the facilities any time, from 12 to 16 hours a day.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or the University of Michigan Language Test and MELAB. International students must score 560 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 84 on the Internet-Based (iBT) version. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 15 weeks long; summer sessions, 7 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only, weekends, and mixed-mode.

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 3.0 and a GMAT score of 450. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (200 x GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 1100. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, GMAT results, and letters of recommendation. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 92; 71 were accepted; 62 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.31; average GMAT score was 495. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, and spring. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $55, 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose. The application deadlines are August 1 for fall entry; December 1, winter; February 15, spring. Students are notified as early as possible after the application is submitted of the admissions decision. Once accepted, students may defer admission due to job-related or personal situations, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management Financial Aid

About 50% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $11,712 annually; maximum $26,157. Stipends and programs available for minority students include consisting of scholarships and/or grants. The FAFSA and the previous year’s tax return are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $502 per credit, or $21,084 per year. Graduate student housing is not available on campus.

University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management Students

Seven percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 97% have had an average of 3 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from Michigan (82%). Thirty-eight percent are women, 16% are minorities, and 8% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 32; ages range from 22 to 59. Nineteen percent already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 45%, business; 21%, healthcare, consulting, and information technology; 19%, engineering; 7%, economics; and 3%, social sciences. In 2006, 77 graduate business degrees were awarded.