Top Graduate Business Schools in Metro Detroit 2022

Sources: Listings reflect programs offered by a college’s business school, where such business schools exist. This list does not include certificate programs or minors. All universities are public unless otherwise noted.
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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 degree focuses include analytical efficiency, financial planning, health care leadership, strategic leadership, human resources management, and culture, change, and leadership.
cleary.edu; 517-338-3315

Concordia Univeristy – Ann Arbor | Private Christian University
Graduate programs: A doctorate in business administration (DBA) is available, along with MBAs with specializations in accounting, communications and public relations, finance, health care administration, human resources management, innovation and entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment business, and more.
cuaa.edu/business; 734-995-7527

Davenport University – Detroit | Private
Graduate programs: MBA programs with specializations in general business, data mining and visualization, health care 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 Accountancy.
davenport.edu; 800-686-1600

Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti
Graduate programs: MBA with 14 different areas of specialization; MS degrees in accounting, finance, human resources management and organizational development, information systems, integrated marketing communications, taxation, 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, health care administration, information technology, and graduate certificates in cybersecurity and project management. Students also have the option to pursue a general MBA degree where they can choose any combination of three graduate-level elective courses, providing the broadest range of knowledge.
ltu.edu; 248-204-3160

Madonna University – Livonia | Private
Graduate programs: MBA certifications 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 Lansing
Graduate programs: MBA programs offered in person, online, or hybrid. Full-time MBA programs in business analytics, finance, human resource 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; MS in organizational leadership, finance, business analytics, finance, and a Doctor of Business Administration are offered.
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 for working professionals, weekend executive MBAs for experienced professionals, and a master of accounting. MS degrees in business analytics, 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-advancing educational opportunities available.
oakland.edu; 248-370-3287; PACE: oakland.edu/pace; 248-370-3177

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

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Graduate programs at the 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 are a wide range of customized and open-enrollment 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 weekday evenings, online, or through a combination of the two. MBA and MS programs are offered in accounting, business administration, business analytics, finance, information systems management, marketing, and supply chain management. Dual-degree options are also available.
umdearborn.edu/cob/grad-programs; 313-593-4776

University of Phoenix – Detroit
Graduate programs: Master of management.
phoenix.edu; 313-324-3900

Walsh College – Troy | Private
Graduate programs: Online and on-campus master’s programs including a Master of Business Administration (MBA), four MBA dual degree programs, a cyber MBA, the Walsh/Kettering tech MBA, and the INSOFE International Tech MBA with a concentration in data science. MS programs include accountancy, data analytics, finance, information technology and IT leadership, management, marketing, and taxation. A Doctor of Business Administration is available.
Executive education: Custom training including professional development, test prep, and continuing education for business certifications.
walshcollege.edu; 248-823-1600

Wayne State University – Detroit
Graduate programs at Mike Ilitch School of Business: MBAs offered part time and evening with 13 concentrations available online or on-site in accounting systems, entrepreneurship and innovation, sports and entertainment management, and health care supply chain management. The school also offers master’s degrees in accounting, finance, data science and business analytics, and automotive supply chain management. Ph.Ds. are also available.
ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu; 313-577-4723

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