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02 Oct 2018, 12:00
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We’ve seen greater interest in online MBA programs of late as more business schools offer this option for students needing greater flexibility. Thanks to a brand-new part-time online MBA format launching at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, working professionals will have another path toward earning an MBA degree simultaneously as of fall 2019.
“At Michigan Ross, we are deeply committed to preparing students for success in the ever-changing world of business,” said Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, when introducing the new format. “We’re delivering the same high-quality Michigan Ross education using a flexible design that brings together innovations in digital education with our deep commitment to action-based learning.”
Above all, the mark of a high-quality online MBA program lies in who is providing the instruction. Current Ross professors will provide all instruction, guidance, and group activities, the school says.
And while experiential learning is now the norm at most traditional business school programs, online MBA programs also recognize the value of bringing real business courses to life and some have introduced similar opportunities for their students as well. Therefore, the Ross’s signature action-based learning experience, Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP), will be required of online MBA students.
The school also states that admissions standards will be as rigorous as the other Ross Part-Time MBA programs.
A Mix of Learning Opportunities
The Ross School says it will feature a mix of learning opportunities to provide a holistic, thorough, and personalized business education experience, including:
- Courses that include both self-guided study and live, online class sessions led by a Ross professor
- Elective course options, allowing students to customize their studies based on professional goals
- Three in-person residencies on the Ross campus focused on leadership, business transformation, and innovation
“We are dedicated to providing a broader base of working professionals with a high-quality Michigan Ross education, plus the flexibility, academic rigor, and support they need to succeed in business today and in the future,” said Wally Hopp, associate dean for Part-Time MBA. “With the addition of the Online MBA, Michigan Ross will continue to lead and define the future of business education.”
Ultimately, an online MBA program makes perfect sense for many busy professionals as a way to achieve their career goals through a flexible format that adapts to their schedule. Whichever program you choose in your MBA journey, a great fit with your goals and lifestyle will ensure the best results from application to graduation.
Visit michiganross.umich.edu/programs/online-mbafor more information.
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02 Oct 2018, 12:01
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We’ve seen greater interest in online MBA programs of late as more business schools offer this option for students needing greater flexibility. Thanks to a brand-new part-time online MBA format launching at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, working professionals will have another path toward earning an MBA degree simultaneously as of fall 2019.
“At Michigan Ross, we are deeply committed to preparing students for success in the ever-changing world of business,” said Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, when introducing the new format. “We’re delivering the same high-quality Michigan Ross education using a flexible design that brings together innovations in digital education with our deep commitment to action-based learning.”
Above all, the mark of a high-quality online MBA program lies in who is providing the instruction. Current Ross professors will provide all instruction, guidance, and group activities, the school says.
And while experiential learning is now the norm at most traditional business school programs, online MBA programs also recognize the value of bringing real business courses to life and some have introduced similar opportunities for their students as well. Therefore, the Ross’s signature action-based learning experience, Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP), will be required of online MBA students.
The school also states that admissions standards will be as rigorous as the other Ross Part-Time MBA programs.
A Mix of Learning Opportunities
The Ross School says it will feature a mix of learning opportunities to provide a holistic, thorough, and personalized business education experience, including:
- Courses that include both self-guided study and live, online class sessions led by a Ross professor
- Elective course options, allowing students to customize their studies based on professional goals
- Three in-person residencies on the Ross campus focused on leadership, business transformation, and innovation
“We are dedicated to providing a broader base of working professionals with a high-quality Michigan Ross education, plus the flexibility, academic rigor, and support they need to succeed in business today and in the future,” said Wally Hopp, associate dean for Part-Time MBA. “With the addition of the Online MBA, Michigan Ross will continue to lead and define the future of business education.”
Ultimately, an online MBA program makes perfect sense for many busy professionals as a way to achieve their career goals through a flexible format that adapts to their schedule. Whichever program you choose in your MBA journey, a great fit with your goals and lifestyle will ensure the best results from application to graduation.
Visit michiganross.umich.edu/programs/online-mbafor more information.
The post Michigan Ross Debuts Part-Time MBA Program Delivered Online appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting.
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17 Jun 2020, 12:55
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Michigan Ross has announced the deadlines and essay questions for the 2020-21
MBA application season. For short-answer questions, the last years' three
groups have been merged into two groups, so now the applicants will be
answering two questions of 100 words instead of three questions. The
career goal question remains unchanged, but the word limit had been cut down
from 300 to 200 words. So, this year applicants have to use only 400 words in
place of 600 words to present their candidacy to the admission committee. From
5 essay questions totaling 1700 words in
2012-13 to 2 essays of only 400 words in 2020-21 application season, Ross has
come a long way in its 'less is more' requirement.'
APPLICATIONDEADLINES:
Round
Application Deadline
Decision Announced
Round 1
September 14, 2020
December 2, 2020
Round 2
January 4, 2021
March 17, 2021
Round 3
March 29, 2021
May 5, 2021
Round 4
June 1, 2021
June 25, 2021
ESSAYS:
Let us take a closer look at the
essay questions:
Part
1- Short-answer questions: Select one
prompt from each group of the two groups below. Respond to each selected prompt
in 100 words or less (<100 words each; 200 words total). Every word counts
here — the tight word count is intentional to force you to focus.
Group
1
I want people to know that I:
I made a difference when I:
I was aware that I was different
when:
Group
2
I am out of my comfort zone when:
I was humbled when:
I was challenged when:
The
purpose of these short questions is to give the admissions team valuable
insight into who you are as a person and how you view yourself. Therefore,
answer it in such a way that allows you to tell them what you want them
to know about you. These questions require you to introspect and dig deeper for
specific stories/ life experiences when you 'made a difference' or 'when you
were humbled' or 'when you were challenged'. Begin your response to each prompt
by completing the question. Your responses to these questions will showcase
your unique personal traits- your interest as well as the impact you made, and
your self-awareness (Group 1) and your humility, your experience of being out
of your comfort zone (Group 2). Both the groups ask for a behavioral response,
where you discuss one experience or situation and reflect on it. The key to all
these responses is to demonstrate how you responded in the face of different
situations and emerged a better and stronger person.
What
makes these essays more challenging is the multiple-choice component? I can
imagine applicants having a hard time deciding which option will paint them in
a better light or which stories will reflect the traits that Ross is looking
for. My advice is that you brainstorm ideas on all the 6 prompts and then
evaluate which are your best 2 stories that you would want the Ad Com to know
about you as a person. After you have finalized your best 2 stories, begin
formulating your response, focusing on the challenges you faced, the action you
took, and the impact you made. Don't forget to include your thought process
behind your decisions as your thoughts and actions will provide the reader a
glimpse into your values and beliefs.
It's
a challenge to discuss two different experiences in only 200 words. To meet the tight word limit, make every word count, and be asprecise as you can.
Short answer questions Tips from
Ross MBA Admissions Blog:
"The
team has found that essays that reveal something personal- about what you
value, how you think- give us much more insight into how you'll fit into the
Ross culture than an accomplishment story. And, as you've probably learned, fit
is an important part of our decision. (It should be an important part of yours,
too). There are many other opportunities in the application to share your work
accomplishments, use the essays to get personal."
Part 2- Career Goals Essay
Michigan
Ross is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals
can thrive. Please share your short-term career goal. Why is this career goal
the right choice for you? (200 words)
This
essay focuses on short-term goals and your reasons for those goals. When
explaining your post-MBA goals, make sure to be as specific as you can. Specify
which industry, which company, and what position you would like to see yourself
after graduating from Ross. Even if you are not 100% sure, you should be clear
and decisive about your short-term goals. Though the question asks only about
the short-term goal, you may still touch upon your long-term goal, but you
should not elaborate on it.
Next,
provide a brief account of your career history, summarizing your
skills/strengths. Then go on to explain how your work experience has inspired
your career plans and discuss the gap in your skillset that an MBA would fill.
You don't want to discuss the 'Why Ross' part because the school doesn't want a
'laundry list' of the courses offered by Ross.
With
a total of 400 only words to tell your story to the Ross admission committee,
you should make every word count. There is no room for elaborate details or
beating around the bush. To present a well-rounded picture of your candidacy,
use 200 words (short questions) to demonstrate who you are as a person and 200
words (goals essay) to showcase who you are as a professional.
Optional Statement
Is
there something in your resume or application that could use some explanation?
You might want to discuss the completion of supplemental coursework, employment
gaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.
As
directed in the essay prompt, you may use this essay question to address a
weakness in your profile, such as employment gap, low GPA/low GMAT, completion
of supplemental work, or unusual choice of the recommender. Your weakness may
also bring out a positive aspect of your personality. You may either use bullet
points or essay format for the optional statement.
You may be interested in previous
years' essay questions:
RossEssay Questions Analysis- 2019-20
Ross Essay Questions Analysis- 2018-19
Ross Essay Questions Analysis-2017-18
Ross Essay Questions Analysis– 2016-17
Ross Essay Questions Analysis– 2015-16
Ross Essay Questions Analysis– 2013-14
You may be interested in Video interview of a Ross student ,
Pablo Troncoso shares his applicationjourney and his amazing experiences during his first year at Ross.
Free Resources:
10Key Essay Tips with Examples
EssayAnalysis of Other Top Programs-2020-21
MER StudentsShare their success Stories
E-book of 30Essays that Worked
Case Studies
Since 2011, MER (myEssayReview) has
helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs, including
Ross. (Poonam is one of the top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club.)
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