The Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has announced the opening of the Michigan Ross Los Angeles campus, expanding its West Coast presence and, according to the school, creating greater opportunities for business education, collaboration, and innovation.
Located at The Grand LA, the 20,000-square-foot campus features classrooms, study rooms, collaborative workspaces, and indoor and outdoor event spaces. It also includes flexible space that can be transformed into a venue for conferences and events for up to 150 people.
The location in the Grand Avenue Arts Corridor places Ross near the city’s business district and at the center of a cultural destination known for art, theater, entertainment, and architecture.
“Few cities match the energy and global reach of Los Angeles,” says Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of Business at the Ross School of Business. “This campus brings the Michigan Ross spirit to a city that shares our drive to innovate and make an impact.
“It’s an exciting chapter for us, and we look forward to becoming an even greater part of the community and expanding what’s possible for Ross students, alumni, faculty, and partners.”
Michigan Ross established a presence in Los Angeles in 2012 with the launch of a second cohort of the Executive MBA Program.
The new campus is expected to build on that foundation by expanding its academic programming, strengthening community ties, and connecting with the industries and leaders shaping the future of business.
The campus will continue to serve the Executive MBA Program while also supporting educational opportunities for business executives across disciplines. In addition, the space will be available for Ross alumni, corporate partners, and the broader U-M community to host meetings and events.
The location at 100 S. Grand Ave. across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall strengthens the school’s reach across the western United States, while providing a gateway to Latin America, Southeast Asia, and other global markets, officials say.
