7.1%
National Job Growth by 2024
8.5%
West Michigan Job Growth by 2024
1st
GVSU Ranking as West Michigan Talent Provider

Source: EMSI, 2019


According to 2019 EMSI data, opportunities for business managers will increase 8.5% in West Michigan by 2024 outpacing the national projected increase of 7.1%. The median annual wage for managers in business with MBA's in the region is just over $97,000.

Grand Valley State University is the top provider of business talent in West Michigan.

Source: EMSI, 2019

Which Graduate Program is right for me?

Seidman College offers graduate programming that varies both by content as well as delivery. All of our programs are delivered with a Learn-Practice-Grow approach, but finding the one that fits your goals, your experiences, and your expectations is an important first step.

Professional MBA

The Professional MBA will appeal to those who are looking to advance their interest in business after having completed at least three years of professional work experience. The cohort learning model and hybrid delivery support professionals looking to make connections with peers across industries while also juggling the demands of work and life with a one night a week class commitment.

Professional MBA

Program Cost
$31,000

Format
Weekday, Hybrid

Duration
22 Months


Executive MBA

This program is designed for established organizational leaders who want to prepare themselves for higher levels of leadership at the VP or C-suite level. Generally, these individuals have logged five or more years at a director level or higher, have experience managing multiple direct reports and maintain a wide scope of decision making. They expect a personalized MBA experience with individual coaching, a higher level of service and an international learning experience as part of the program. 

Executive MBA

Program Cost
$58,000

Format
Friday/Saturday, Face-to-Face

Duration
22 Months


Master of Science in Accounting

The MSA degree is designed for accounting and non-accounting undergraduate degree majors looking to add in-depth knowledge of accounting to their skillset. Many MSA students have selected this program to advance their goal of becoming a CPA. The MSA degree supports a career in public, industry or nonprofit accounting.

Master of Science in Accounting

Program Cost
$733/Credit Hr

Format
Traditional, Face-to-Face

Duration
12+ Months





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