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2024 Ross EMBA Salary and Career Support

The post-MBA salary for Ross EMBA graduates averages $349,000 after graduation. Additionally, data reveals a substantial 56% average salary increase three years post-graduation. Considering the salary for most EMBA candidates ($250,000 and above), the 50% is an impressive ROI for an EMBA program.

Which Employers typically sponsor candidates for Ross EMBA program?

The program boasts a diverse array of top employers for EMBA students, including prominent names such as Dominos, Ford, Walt Disney Company, Teach for America, Oracle, Warner Bros, US Navy, Accenture, GAP, and Kaiser Permanente. This diverse range of employers reflects the program's ability to cater to a wide spectrum of industries, functions, and career paths.

Is there any dedicated leadership development program for Ross EMBA?

Notably, the program collaborates with leading organizations to generously sponsor programs like the Leadership Crisis Challenge, supported by General Motors and McKinsey.  The simulated crisis puts the candidate in the role of a leader who must respond to reporters, social media updates, phone calls, emails and present a strategy within 24-hours to a panel of esteemed Alums from diverse backgrounds.

Similarly, the Ross Leaders Academy is sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation, bringing Ross EMBA students with 15+ colleges and 400+ participants. The leadership development programs include 1 on 1 and 4 group coaching sessions in a year.

How effective are the career service team at Ross EMBA?

From enrolment onwards, students have access to customized career services designed to meet their individual needs. These services blend in-person consultations with tools and resources, providing students with the flexibility to engage as much or as little as desired. Individualized career consulting allows students to work closely with dedicated career consultants in Ann Arbor and Los Angeles, addressing various aspects of career management, such as strategy development, personal branding, networking, interviewing, negotiation, and transition planning.

Executive career workshops offer hands-on learning experiences during on-campus residencies. These workshops cover crucial career management topics for executives, including strategies for job advancement, personal branding, networking, career shifting, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and military career transitions.

What are the reach and perks of joining Ross Alumni network?

The extensive alumni network, comprising over 56,000 Ross alumni in 114 countries and over 667,000 University of Michigan alumni, provides a valuable support system for students and alumni alike.

AlumniAdvantage, a unique program, offers lifelong benefits to Ross graduates, including access to tuition-free courses and other resources for personal and professional development at a reduced price (close to 90% reduction).

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