Michigan (University of )-Ann Arbor
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Michigan's Department of Accounting is one of the leading in the country. Our faculty have an international reputation for path-breaking research in areas such as corporate financial reporting and disclosure practices, accounting-based valuation, compensation, and management performance and control systems. We leverage this research strength to offer leading-edge classes in the core areas of financial and managerial accounting, as well as some of the most popular elective classes in the Ross School of Business.
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Contact Information
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
701 Tappan Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
(734) 763-5796
Admissions E-mail: rossmba@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.bus.umich.edu
Electronic application: http://www.bus.umich.edu/admissions/mba
Description
he Department of Accounting at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is an integral part of all of the School's degree and non-degree programs. The Department offers courses in the BBA, MBA, Evening MBA, Global MBA and Executive Education programs. In addition, the Department is responsible for the specialized graduate program at the RSB, the Master in Accounting (MAcc) program. Details concerning our offerings and the MAcc program are provided in this web site from the left hand menu bar.
The Department of Accounting is supported by the Paton Accounting Center. The mission of the Paton Center is to do all that is necessary in order to maintain our tradition of excellence in accounting education. Excellence in accounting education is driven primarily by the effective interactions between outstanding students and outstanding faculty. The Paton Center operates various funds which provide support for students and faculty. Its mission is achieved by facilitating activities that attract and help to retain students and faculty of the highest caliber. The Paton Center and its many specific initiatives, such as the Kapnick Workshop Series, have played a central role in maintaining the tradition of excellence in accounting education at the Ross School of Business.
Student-Centered Community
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business is a true community nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor known for its urban living, cultural diversity and world-class education.
With its outstanding museums, music halls, shopping, entertainment options, business climate and medical facilities, Ann Arbor possesses the best features of a large city, while maintaining its small town charm.
Phenomenal social and professional opportunities exist to help round out your educational experience, including new leadership development venues. The Office of Student Life and active student organizations are valuable resources and can offer many ways for you to become involved in those areas of interest that you’re most passionate about.
Teaching
The Department of Accounting at the Ross School of Business is an integral part of all the School’s degree and non-degree programs. The Department offers courses in the BBA, MBA, Evening MBA, Global MBA and Executive Education programs. Additionally, the Department is responsible for the only specialized graduate program at the Ross School of Business—the Master of Accounting program.
The Accounting Department is supported by the Paton Accounting Center, whose mission is to do all that is necessary to maintain our tradition of excellence in accounting education. That excellence is driven primarily by the effective interactions among outstanding students and outstanding faculty. The Paton Center operates various funds that provide support for students and faculty. Its mission is achieved by facilitating activities that attract and help to retain students and faculty of the highest caliber. The Paton Center and its many specific initiatives, such as the Kapnick Workshop Series, have played a central role in maintaining the superb accounting education at the Ross School of Business.
