College of Business

Accounting (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

4+1/Accelerated Option 

Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate students may qualify for the Accounting 4+1 option resulting in both the BBA in Accounting and the MS in Accounting. You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • Currently enrolled at UM-Dearborn as a BBA student with a declared Accounting major
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 at UM-Dearborn
  • Have a GPA of at least 3.0 in Accounting courses at UM-Dearborn, excluding ACC 298 and ACC 299
  • Have completed ACC 356, 380 and 381 (if currently enrolled in one or more of these, you may seek conditional admission)

Business Administration (MBA)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.
 

Business Analytics (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Dual Degree - Accounting (MS)/Finance (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Score
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Dual Degree - Business Administration (MBA)/Finance (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Score
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Dual Degree - Business Administration (MBA)/Industrial Systems Engineering (MSE)

The College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computer Science offer an innovative dual degree program leading to the simultaneous award of a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Engineering - Industrial & Systems Engineering (MSE-ISE). 

Undergraduate Degree Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, a physical science, computer science, or applied mathematics

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses


  • A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus or higher
  • A course in probability and statistics (IMSE 510 or equivalent)**
  • A course in operations research (IMSE 500 or equivalent)**

**If admission prerequisites are unfulfilled, the applicant must speak to an advisor for the Industrial & Systems Engineering program.

Dual Degree - Business Administration (MBA)/Information Systems (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Score
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Dual Degree - Business Administration (MBA)/Supply Chain Management (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Score
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Finance (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Score
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

Financial Analytics (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores

The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
Calculus is not required for admission. However, applicants who wish to pursue careers in investments or risk management, as well as those who wish to earn Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) credentials, are strongly recommended to satisfy the Mathematics admission requirement with a college level Calculus course.  If an admitted student has not already fulfilled this requirement, DS 520 is recommended.

Information Systems (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

4+1/Accelerated Option 

Effective Fall 2025: Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate students may qualify for the Information Systems 4+1 Option resulting in both the BBA Information Systems Management major and the MS in Information Systems. You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • Currently enrolled at UM-Dearborn as a BBA student with Professional standing and with a declared Information Systems Management major
  • Have completed ISM 310 (if currently enrolled, you may seek conditional admission) with a B or better 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 at UM-Dearborn

Marketing (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.

4+1/Accelerated Option 

Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate students may qualify for the Marketing 4+1 Option resulting in both a UM-Dearborn bachelor's degree and the MS in Marketing Analytics. You are eligible to apply if you are: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
  • Have a 3.25 cumulative GPA or better
  • Have completed MKT 352 and either MKT 363, 434, 436, or 455

Marketing Analytics (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher

4+1/Accelerated Option 

Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate students may qualify for the Marketing Analytics 4+1 Option resulting in both a UM-Dearborn bachelor's degree and the MS in Marketing Analytics. You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
  • Have a 3.25 cumulative GPA or better
  • Have completed MKT 352 and either MKT 363, 434, 436, or 455

Supply Chain Management (MS)

Undergraduate Degree Required
Equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Standardized Test Scores

The GMAT and GRE are optional for admission to all College of Business master's degree programs.  As part of our selective and holistic admission process, the graduate admissions committee may ask some applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores if additional information is necessary to help demonstrate readiness to succeed in the master's program. 

Prerequisite Courses
A grade of C or better in an undergraduate course in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or higher.