Best Business Graduate Schools in Metro Detroit 2022

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    Baker Center for Graduate Studies – Auburn Hills | Private
    Graduate Programs: MBA degrees in accounting, business administration, business intelligence, finance, health care management, human resource management, information systems, and leadership studies.
    baker.edu; 855-487-7888

    Cleary University – Detroit and Howell | Private
    Graduate Programs: MBA and MS degrees are offered 100 percent online. Master’s focuses include analytical efficiency, financial planning, healthcare leadership, strategic leadership, human resource management, and culture, change, and leadership.
    cleary.edu; 517-338-3315

    Concord University – Ann Arbor | private christian college
    Graduate Programs: A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is available, along with Masters of Business Administration with specializations in Accounting, Communications and Public Relations, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment businesses, and more.
    cuaa.edu/company; 734-995-7527

    University of Davenport- Detroit | Private
    Graduate Programs: MBA programs with specializations in general business, data mining and visualization, healthcare management, human resource management, marketing, predictive analytics and data visualization, finance, leadership strategies, managerial accounting, and strategic management. A Master of Management is available, along with a Master of Accounting.
    davenport.edu; 800-686-1600

    Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti
    Postgraduate programs: MBA with 14 different areas of specialization; Master’s degrees in accounting, finance, human resource management and organizational development, information systems, integrated marketing communications, taxes and more.
    emich.edu/cob; 734-487-0042

    Lawrence Technological University – Southfield | Private
    Graduate Programs: MBA and MS programs are offered both online and on campus with concentrations in business data analytics, healthcare administration, information technology, and graduate certificates in cyber security and project management. Students also have the option of pursuing a general MBA degree where they can choose any combination of three graduate-level electives, providing the widest range of knowledge.
    ltu.edu; 248-204-3160

    Madonna University – Livonia | Private
    Graduate Programs: MBA certifications are offered in cost management, criminal justice leadership, information technology management, and more. MSBA courses offered in management studies and various leadership disciplines. Courses also available online.
    madonna.edu; 734-432-5354

    Michigan State University – east of lansing
    Graduate Programs: MBA programs offered in person, online, or hybrid. Full-time MBA programs in business analysis, finance, human resources and strategic management, marketing, and supply chain management.
    Executive Education: Executive MBA offered in Troy and East Lansing one weekend/month in Lansing and online. A wide range of non-degree open enrollment programs are available, specializing in business tools and techniques, finance, leadership, and more.
    Full-time MBA: 517-355-7604
    Executive MBA: 517-355-7603
    Executive Development Programs: 517-353-8711
    msu.edu; 517-355-1855

    Northwood University, Devos Graduate School – Midland | Private
    Graduate Programs: Accelerated, Online and Evening MBA Programs; Master’s degrees are offered in organizational leadership, finance, business analysis, finance, and a doctorate in business administration.
    devos.northwood.edu; 800-622-9000

    Oakland University- rochester hills
    Graduate Programs: Online and on-campus master’s programs include 100 percent online MBAs, part-time MBAs geared toward working professionals, weekend executive MBAs for seasoned professionals, and a master’s degree in accounting. Master in business analysis, cyber security and information technology management. Graduate certificates include Certified Financial Planner, Digital Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Paralegal, Project Management, and Quantitative Methods Workshop.
    Executive Education: Career advancement educational opportunities available.
    Masters of Business Administration: oakland.edu/business; 248-370-3287
    HE PASSED: oaklande.edu/pace; 248-370-3177

    University of Detroit Mercy – Detroit | Private
    Graduate Programs: An MBA program geared toward working professionals is offered in the evenings and on weekends and can be completed in a year with a full-time class schedule. Concentrations include business administration and health services administration. Certificates in ethical leadership and business change management are offered. Dual degree programs are also available in law, computer science and information systems, and health services administration.
    business.udmercy.edu; 313-993-1245

    University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
    Graduate Programs at Ross School of Business: Full-time MBA Program; part-time evening, online and weekend MBA programs; and an executive MBA program are available in Ann Arbor. The school also offers master’s degrees in management, accounting, and supply chain management.
    Executive Education: There is a wide range of open enrollment and customized programs designed to develop individual specializations and strengthen organizations.
    MBA: michiganross.umich.edu; 734-615-5002
    Executive education: michiganross.umich.edu/programs/executive-education; 734-763-1000

    University of Michigan- Dearborn
    Graduate Programs: Earn master’s degrees with courses available weeknights, online, or through a combination of both. MBA and MS programs are offered in accounting, business administration, business analysis, finance, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Dual degree options are also available.
    umdearborn.edu/cob/grad-programs; 313-593-4776

    University of Phoenix- Detroit
    Postgraduate Programs: Master of Administration.
    phoenix.edu; 313-324-3900

    Walsh College – Troy | Private
    Graduate Programs: On-campus and online master’s programs that include an MBA, four dual MBA programs, a cyber MBA, the Walsh/Kettering Technology MBA, and the Walsh/Kettering International Technology MBA. INSOFE with a concentration in data science. MS programs include accounting, data analysis, finance, information technology and IT leadership, management, marketing, and tax. A Doctor of Business Administration is available.
    Executive Education: Personalized training including professional development, test preparation, and continuing education for business certifications.
    walshcollege.edu; 248-823-1600

    Wayne State University – Detroit
    Graduate Programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business: MBAs are offered part-time and in the evening with 13 concentrations available online or on-site in Accounting Systems, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sports and Entertainment Management, and Business Management. healthcare supply chain. The school also offers master’s degrees in accounting, finance, data science and business analytics, and automotive supply chain management. doctorates are also available.
    ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu; 313-577-4723

    Sources: Listings reflect programs offered by a university’s business school, where such business schools exist. This list does not include certificate or minor programs. All universities are public unless otherwise noted.