The strongest relationships emerge from shared experiences. Together, you and your peers will be challenged during intensive, action-based residencies. Become a more confident leader, while building the skills and the network you need to succeed.
You’ll attend three residencies (nine credits) over the course of the program. Residencies are currently available each term and last three to five days at the Michigan Ross campus or in international locations.* Lodging and most meals are provided by Ross and are included in the cost of the program, though students bear additional travel costs to and from the residency location.
*additional program fees may apply
Business Leadership Residency (3 credits)
Effective leadership doesn’t just take place at the top — it happens at all levels of an organization. This intensive experience will encourage innovative thinking and require you to engage in positive team dynamics.
Hone your natural leadership capabilities using the techniques of the award-winning Michigan Model of Leadership. You will also experience an exciting, 24-hour executive-level crisis simulation during the Leadership Crisis Challenge.
This residency is offered in partnership with the Sanger Leadership Center and the Center for Positive Organizations.
Gabby Park, Ross MBA, describes the ins and outs of the Leadership Crisis Challenge
The Leadership Crisis Challenge
Partner with other Michigan Ross students and members of the U-M community to play the role of senior executive, leading through a high-stakes, high-pressure simulated crisis scenario over a 24-hour period. Test your ability to strategize, think on your feet, and perform under pressure.
This residency is offered in partnership with the Sanger Leadership Center and the Center for Positive Organizations.
Business Transformation Residency
(3 credits)
Systematically evaluate a business, diagnose issues and opportunities, deal with ambiguity, and develop strategies for success during the transformation residency.
Through a complex, hands-on simulation, you will develop hypotheses, make decisions, experience consequences, reflect on outcomes, and ultimately refine your approach. You will present your strategy to a board of real business leaders, giving you real-time feedback on your work and results.. Through it all, you will gain a deep knowledge of core business fundamentals and apply that knowledge across functional areas.
This residency, developed in partnership with the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, will prepare you for the Multidisciplinary Action Projects course.
Business Innovation Residency (3 credits)
Launching a new enterprise, business unit, product, or service is fundamental to business success. The Business Innovation Residency will introduce you to the world of entrepreneurship with a focus on academic fundamentals and action-based experiences that show you what it takes to invest in and start a business.
This high-energy residency, offered in partnership with the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, also includes networking with local tech startups and entrepreneurs.
Global Business Strategy Residency (3 credits)
Various International Locations
Explore global business strategy through action-based team projects, and apply skills introduced in previous MBA courses. This residency provides a broad overview of global economies in various international locations, which have included Berlin, Chile, and Italy. Experience the global business environment, and deepen your understanding and ability to formulate strategies for successful investments within international firms.
Refine your leadership and teamwork skills as you participate in social and cultural activities. Prior to your travels, you will build a framework of knowledge about the country and how foreign and domestic firms operate competitively, and begin to formulate ideas for your final project.
Residencies will be hosted in additional global locations. Students with a U.S. visa can meet the Online MBA residency requirement by attending a combination of international residencies and/or residencies in Ann Arbor. Students without an eligible U.S. visa must meet the residency requirement by attending three international residencies.
Please contact our admissions team for more details.
