University of Detroit Mercy

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to develop leadership, analytical and functional business capabilities. Core emphases and topics highlighted by the program include:

• Ethical decision‑making, social responsibility and leadership that serves others.
• Accounting and financial reporting concepts related to managerial and financial accounting.
• Analytics, business intelligence and use of data to support decision making.
• Artificial intelligence: applying and managing AI while addressing associated risks and societal impacts.
• Management, strategy, competitive analysis and organizational execution.
• Marketing: market research, product/service development, pricing, promotion and sales tracking.
• Human resource management in unionized and nonunion environments, including hiring, development and compensation.
• International business topics related to operating across borders, currencies, regulations and cultures.
• Supply chain logistics from sourcing through distribution.
• Specialized focus on business turnaround management for distressed organizations.

Students tailor the MBA by choosing from graduate concentrations including Accounting Analytics; Artificial Intelligence; Business Intelligence; Business Turnaround Management; Financial Accounting; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; and Supply Chain Management. The program also offers joint MBA/JD study pathways.

Entry requirements

The provided text does not specify formal admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the University of Detroit Mercy College of Business Administration for detailed requirements, application procedures and prerequisites.

Career prospects

The MBA is positioned to prepare graduates for leadership and managerial roles across private, public and nonprofit sectors. The program highlights preparation for sound business decision‑making, management and executive positions; examples in the materials reference internships and alumni working in roles such as senior asset management and other professional posts. Detroit Mercy’s connections with the metropolitan Detroit business community and a global alumni network are presented as resources for career development.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source text emphasizes the MBA’s return on investment, value proposition and alumni network but does not list specific scholarships or funding options. Applicants should contact the university’s financial aid and the College of Business Administration for details on scholarships, assistantships, employer tuition support and other funding opportunities.