University of Michigan—Flint School of Management

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Students Say - Academics
With a friendly faculty and staff, "small class sizes," and a pretty riverfront campus, the University of Michiganâ€"Flint offers a "small town feel in a large university." For Flint area residents, this friendly, convenient, and "flexible" MBA program offers a "great schedule to accommodate working people." All classes in the Traditional MBA program are held in the evenings and the school's administration makes it "very easy for working students to register and get things done." In addition to the traditional program, the school offers the innovative NetPlus! MBA, which combines both online and in-class content. The major advantage to NetPlus! is that, because classes only meet once every six weeks, it is possible to attend the program even if you don't live in Flint. Therefore, Netplus! "Students are from the top companies from across the nation. Some of the students come from as far as California on residency days." With intensive, 12-week terms, the NetPlus! program maintains a "fast pace," and students must be self-disciplined to keep up with coursework. In most cases, however, students like the independent nature of the program, saying, "Professors give us what is important and let us learn on our own." A "very progressive school," technology is well-employed and remote course delivery is smooth. However, some students dream of even more efficient technological systems; says one, "I'd like them to switch to electronic text books when they can. I'd also like to have lectures in podcasts." No matter which program format you choose, the teaching staff is "very accomplished, published, respected. They are young and understand students, current events and make the classes interesting." Be aware, however, that, "MBA classes are tough." Depending on the professor, University of Michiganâ€"Flint's grading policies can be intimidating, and "there is a lot of work to be completed for each class." A current student details, "The work is hard, but you do learn. To get the good grade (A), you have to earn it and not just show up for class." Fortunately, you are likely to be surprised by the friendliness and responsiveness of the University of Michiganâ€"Flint faculty and staff. Online or in person, "The professors are all very responsive and knowledgeable." A student adds, "The professors are well-educated, and willing to work with students on a more personal level to ensure the highest degree of learning." ANetplus! student adds, "I'm always surprised at how quickly professors respond to emails and queries." On top of that, "The administration is very accommodating and attentiveâ€"they are very proactive. They make it very easy for working students to register and get things done." Whenever a doubt arises, administration and staff are "Very quick returning questions, and they give a very good outline of your expected program."

Students Say - Admissions
Prospective students are considered for admission to University of Michigan-Flint based on their undergraduate GPA, GMAT scores, and work experience. Students must also submit three recommendations and a personal statement along with the application materials. The Traditional MBA program starts classes twice a year, whereas the NetPlus! MBA enrolls students four times a year.

Students Say - Campus Life
At UMâ€"Flint, "The typical student is a tested and tried worker who is looking to further their career or secure their position." Many join the MBA program from business, engineering, and health care fields, though students have "diverse backgrounds" and are constantly "learning from each other's experiences." While students don't necessarily see each other on a regular basis, the curriculum encourages collaboration and exchange. A Netplus! student shares, "Most of my group project experiences have been great. Since we only see each other once every six weeks, I always look forward to seeing everyone." Social activities at University of Michiganâ€"Flint are focused on undergraduate students, but the campus is still welcoming to graduate students. A current student agrees, "My school life is mostly online interaction with students; however, I regularly work out in the recreation center which is provided free to students and helps to manage stress of the work/school load. Additionally, I enjoy free activities hosted by the school, such as movie night at the local theatre." On campus, "The facilities are well cared for and the riverfront location is gorgeous. The building which houses the business school is the newest academic building." A boon to commuters, there is also "lots of parking." In the surrounding area, hometown Flint offers "a wonderful art community, top flight cultural activities with The Whiting and the Flint Institute of Art, and the downtown area is very safe."

Students Say - Careers
Many students choose Flint because of the "reputable U of M name," which carries a great deal of weight with employers in Michigan and beyond. The Academic Advising & Career Center (AACC) at University of Michiganâ€"Flint offers career guidance and counseling to undergraduates, alumni, and graduate students. The center hosts career fairs and offers advising servicesâ€"though these services cater principally to undergraduates. Not surprisingly, MBA students say "the biggest area my school needs to improve in is on-campus recruiting by employers." Others suggest that, "UMâ€"Flint MBA students should be allowed to attend UMâ€"Ann Arbor recruitment events." However, the MBA program is geared towards working professionals, and therefore, many students aren't actively looking for a new job after graduation. In fact, most UMâ€"Flint MBA candidates say their "employers are paying tuition" to the program. Almost seventy percent of recent Flint graduates work in general management fields.

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