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Tech MBA® Program

Michigan Tech's accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides foundational skills—plus the cross-discipline advantage of studying at a top engineering and technology research university.

Professionals need specific skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed in the business world. Whatever your goals, our accredited graduate program is designed to give you the comprehensive education you need to succeed.

The two-semester, 30-credit Tech MBA® program with evening classes focuses on technology and decision-making, leadership and management skills, and innovation and strategy. Additional education in corporate social responsibility, ethics, and legal issues is integrated throughout the curriculum.

Why get an MBA?

Delivery Options

Receive the same outstanding Michigan Tech education online or on-campus. Choose the education delivery option that is best for you:

On-Campus
Accelerated
Online

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No. 5
of the Best Michigan MBA Schools
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semesters to complete the Tech MBA® program
100%

placement rate for graduate students in the College of Business

Welcome Traverse City Professionals

The Tech MBA® is offered in the Grand Traverse area. Working professionals can earn a master's of business administration on their own schedule (referred to as synchronously learning) along with peers.

14 weeks of remote instruction
Free application

Course Schedule

Fall

IS Management and Data Analytics—BA5200
Financial Reporting and Control—BA5300
Managing Behavior in Organizations—BA5700
Marketing, Technology and Globalization—BA5800
**Elective (3cr) chosen from approved list

Spring

Managerial Economics—EC5300
Operations Management—BA5610
Financial Risk Management and Decision Making—BA5400
Business and Corporate Strategy—BA5710
**Elective (3cr) chosen from approved list

Electives

MGT4600 - Management of Technology and Innovation
MGT3800 - Entrepreneurship
MGT4500 - Managing Change in Organizations
MGT4100 - International Management
EC3400 - Economic Decision Analysis (may be counted as an elective by ONLY Accelerated Tech MBA® students)

Electives in the Tech MBA® may be double-counted by MTU undergraduate students who are admitted as Accelerated Tech MBA® students.

Additional Information

Prerequisite courses required for Tech MBA®: Statistics and Principles of Economics
The Tech MBA® is structured to be completed in two consecutive semesters beginning in the fall with four required courses per semester (12 credits) plus one elective (3 credits) for a total of 15 credits each of the two semesters. Due to course offerings and prerequisites, students who deviate from this one-year schedule will need additional time to complete the program requirements.
Students who wish to take the MBA courses under Senior Rule must first be admitted to the program.

Tech MBA®: Coursework Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate School. See degree requirements for more information.

A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	18 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Tech MBA®: Accelerated Option

All bachelor's degree-seeking students from Michigan Tech with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to become Accelerated Tech MBA® students.
Undergraduate students can apply to become Accelerated Tech MBA® students any time upon attaining senior class standing, but must apply prior to being awarded their bachelor's degree.
Students who have already graduated from Michigan Tech may not retroactively enroll as Accelerated Tech MBA® students.
Michigan Tech students who qualify to become Accelerated Tech MBA® students are not required to submit GRE/GMAT scores for admission.
Upon acceptance, Accelerated Tech MBA® students must meet with the Tech MBA® program director and/or academic advisor to document the Tech MBA® elective courses that can be double-counted toward both one's undergraduate and Tech MBA® degree and courses that may be used under the Senior Rule.
Under Senior Rule a student may take up to 9 credit hours of MBA coursework while an undergraduate. Senior Rule credits are independent of double-counted elective courses.
All double-counted courses used as Accelerated Tech MBA® elective courses must have a grade of B or higher.

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

In order to prepare you to begin the Michigan Tech MBA program, we require successful completion with a grade of C or better in Principles of Economics and Statistics. We also recommend the following courses to prepare students: Accounting, Finance, and Economic Decision Analysis.

Contact MBA admissions staff at techmba@mtu.edu or 906-487-3440 for more information and to set a meeting to discuss your transcripts for qualification prior to the application process.

Graduate Transfer Credits

The Tech MBA® program accepts a maximum of six (6) graduate credits taken prior to the semester that you are formally admitted and enrolled. This includes transfer credits from other institutions and graduate courses taken at Michigan Tech. Courses must meet College of Business criteria to be considered for transfer credit. Additionally, any courses that are transferred must be from a business program that is AACSB accredited. Please discuss any requested credits with MBA program staff prior to registering for courses.

Graduate Program Director:

Mari Buche

Graduate Program Associate Director:

Manish Srivastava

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Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Graduate School Admissions Process

Applying to Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts or test scores are needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps. International applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee per application.

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Graduate School Admissions Options

Michigan Tech offers several admissions options in order to meet the educational needs of students from a variety of backgrounds. Students should review the options available to them and apply for the program that will best help them achieve their personal educational goals.

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

Student Statements

Official Transcripts

Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation
Résumé / Curriculum vitae
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Prerequisites: Statistics, Principles of Economics
Recommended: Finance and Accounting
GRE/GMAT not required
No Additional Documents Accepted

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 95 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of at least 7.0
English Proficiency is required for all applicants who do not come from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis

Recommended Deadlines

Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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Accelerated Tech MBA® Requirements

Program Specific

Résumé / Curriculum vitae
Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
No GMAT or GRE Required
Prerequisites: Statistics and Principles of Economics
Recommended: Finance and Accounting

Eligible Undergraduate Majors

All majors

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about the Tech MBA® program at Michigan's flagship technological university.

Why Accreditation Matters

As an accredited business college, Michigan Tech assesses student learning to ensure quality for business education and to continuously improve curriculum and programs.

Tech MBA® Student Learning Goals

Identify key problems, risks and opportunities in complex business scenarios. Students can identify key problems in complex business scenarios, risks in complex business scenarios, and opportunities in complex business scenarios.
Evaluate multiple alternatives to make appropriate executive-level recommendations where students consider multiple alternatives when making recommendations, make appropriate recommendations, and make recommendations that are executive-level.
Generate unique and differentiated alternatives to offer business solutions under uncertainty. Students suggest alternatives that are unique and differentiated from competitors.
Recommend appropriate technologies in business solutions. Students suggest technologies that are appropriate and integrate with business solutions.
Demonstrate ethical leadership by influencing globally aware, socially and environmentally responsible behaviors. Students demonstrate globally aware leadership behaviors, socially responsible leadership behaviors, and environmentally responsible leadership behaviors.
Written communication is logical, concise, and comprehensive, has a logically flow from premises to conclusions, concise, minimizing repetition and extraneous information, and comprehensive, without gaps of missing information.
Oral presentation is persuasive and audience-tailored. Student presentations are persuasive and tailored to their audiences.
Demonstrate knowledge of supporting functional areas. Student have acquired disciplinary knowledge in finance, accounting, management information systems, marketing, operations management, and economics.

STEM + Business, Only at Michigan Tech

Technology is shaping our lives faster than ever before. Michigan Tech's College of Business provides real-world graduate education experiences steeped in STEM to prepare the future business leaders of tomorrow.

Tomorrow Needs You

Supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit and meet the demands of a technology-driven society at a flagship public research university powered by science, technology, engineering, and math. Graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in tomorrow's high-tech business world.

Graduate Programs

Paying for Your Master's

Domestic Students

Our graduate programs are an investment in your career and your future, and you want to know that your investment is a solid one. Michigan Tech was named by Bloomberg Businessweek as a university that "packs an ROI punch." Quite simply, our graduates get jobs, advance their careers, and find success. Learn more about the cost to attend Michigan Tech.

If you need assistance in financing your degree, there are a variety of aid opportunities you can explore.

You may be eligible for a new set of federal loans, up to $20,500 per academic year, as an independent student. For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2622.
You may qualify for a tax credit and/or business deduction for work-related education. We recommend that you seek advice from a tax professional or see IRS Publication 970 (if you are currently working, see pages 77-84—Business Deduction for Work-Related Education, "maintain or improve job skills").
National Graduate Service Reduced Tuition Rate (equal to approximately one-third of graduate tuition) are available to students who have provided service to the US through the military, AmeriCorps, or the Peace Corps.
Consider contributing to a 529 college savings plan. In Michigan's College Savings Plan, contributions are tax deductible up to specified limits. Withdrawals are federal and state income-tax-free when used for qualified expenses. If you are currently employed, your company may consider contributing to the 529 on your behalf.
Explore additional Graduate School financial aid options, including veterans benefits and alternative loans.

International Students

Non-resident tuition for graduate students is the same as resident tuition—a considerable savings compared to other universities. See our Graduate School resources and admissions details.