Program Overview

Academics

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan offers a range of academic programs for students.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes core courses, electives, and special programs.

• Core Course Waivers: Available for full-time, evening, and online MBA programs.
• Core Curriculum: Covers essential business topics.
• Course Descriptions: Detailed information about each course.
• Course Evaluations: Student assessments of courses.
• Elective Options: Various academic departments offer elective courses.

Registration

Registration processes and rules are as follows:

• Eligibility Requirements: Students must meet specific requirements to register.
• Registration Troubleshooting and FAQs: Resources for resolving registration issues.
• Plan Your Schedule: Tools for planning course schedules.
• Registration Information: Specific details for different student groups, including MBA2s, MBA1s, MAccs, MBAns, MSCMs, MMs, Online MBAs, Senior BBAs, Junior BBAs, Sophomore BBAs, First Year BBAs, First Year PAs, and International BBA Exchange Students.
• Important Registration Rules & Policies: Key rules and policies governing registration.

Degree Status

Degree requirements and graduation information are as follows:

• Degree Requirements: Specific requirements for each degree program.
• Graduation: Processes and deadlines for graduation.
• Rules & Regulations: Governing degree completion and graduation.

Minors, Dual Degrees, & Special Programs

Options for minors, dual degrees, and special programs include:

• BBA Dual Degrees: Information for prospective and declared dual degree students, including Art & Design/BBA, Engineering/BBA, LSA/BBA, Music, Theatre & Dance/BBA, Sport Management/BBA, and Public Health/BBA.
• BTS Fast Track Program: Accelerated program for select students.
• BBA Milestone Degree Requirements (IDO/ILP): Requirements for interdisciplinary and international programs.
• Grad. Data Science Cert. Program: Certificate program in data science.
• Institutes and Centers: Research and academic centers affiliated with the Ross School.
• MBA Dual Degrees: Established and student-initiated dual degree programs, including Architecture, Construction Engineering, Educational Studies, Environment and Sustainability, Health Services, Higher Education, Information, Industrial and Operations, Law, Manufacturing Engineering, Medicine (MD), Naval Architecture, Public Policy, Social Work, and Urban Planning.
• Bus. Minor for non-Ross Students: Business minor available to non-Ross students.
• Minors for BBA Students: Available minors for BBA students.
• Pre-Health Info & Resources: Resources for students pursuing health-related careers.
• Pre-Law Info & Resources: Resources for students interested in law school.
• Real Estate Certificate Program: Certificate program in real estate.
• Study Abroad: Opportunities for international study.
• Supplemental Studies: Additional academic opportunities.
• Health Care Residential: Program focused on healthcare management.
• Washington Campus: Program offering courses and experiences in Washington, D.C.

Resources

Resources available to students and faculty include:

• Student Resources:
  • Academic Calendar
  • Academic Resources
  • Bulletins
  • Communications Consulting Appointments
  • Forms
  • Map/Directions
  • Ross Community Values
  • Transfer Credit
  • Foreign Language Testing
  • University Resources
  • Working with Students with Disabilities
• Faculty & Staff Resources:
  • Additional Information
  • Calendars/Scheduling
  • Course Information & Enrollment
  • Grades/Regulations

Registration Information for Winter 2026: MBA2s, Class of 2026

Course Bidding: What, When, & How

Course bidding is a system for point allocation to determine course registration for the final year of the MBA program.

• Q: When is it? A: October 29 at 12PM November 5 at 12PM.
• Q: What steps do I need to take before bidding? A: Students must clear all financial holds by November 5 at 10AM.
• Q: How does bidding work? A: See the resources below to learn more about how to succeed in course bidding.

Core Requirements: Avoid the Final Semester Surprise

Dont get caught with a missing requirement halfway through your last term.

• Q: How do I know which core requirements I have or havent completed? A: Review your Academic Requirements on Wolverine Access.

General Registration: What Happens After Bidding

After the course bidding process, Ross Registrars Office will load all of the results into Wolverine Access.

• Q: What happens after course bidding? A: After the course bidding process, Ross Registrars Office will load all of the results into Wolverine Access.

Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know

It is each students responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies carefully.

• Q: I still have questions. Is there someone I can talk to? A: If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, please schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor.