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下面是Ross的主任Robert J. Dolan的話

Welcome

As you consider whether to pursue an MBA, you face an economic landscape characterized by substantial uncertainty. When people ask me if this is a good time to earn an MBA, I usually respond (as teachers tend to do) with a question of my own:

Is intense preparation more of a difference-maker when times are relatively easy or when times are clearly difficult?

If you’re among those who believe that difficult times require more rigorous preparation, the next question you face is which MBA program is the best fit for you. Quite a few programs offer a good broad management education. Many emphasize leadership. Most make a point of connecting theory to practice. All will help you prepare for a career. So what makes Ross different?

The Ross difference is action-based learning. We are committed to an approach to business education that goes beyond studying cases. We build a foundation of the most rigorous analytical tools, quantitative skills, and world-class instruction. Then we provide challenging opportunities for you to apply those skills and develop new ones in team-based multidisciplinary projects. Ross MBA students work with peers and faculty in real time for real stakes for real companies in locations around the world. You'll do it as part of our core curriculum, and you can choose to do even more through a rich array of electives and focused learning opportunities. By building bridges between the classroom experience and real organizational settings, we want you to learn leadership not just by example, but by practice, as well.

Ours is an innovative approach. It's not always neat or easy. Action-based learning requires a great deal of open-mindedness, agility, and teamwork to succeed. At Ross, we actively foster these qualities in our community. We look for students who are willing and eager to be part of something larger than themselves, who are receptive to new ways of thinking, and who bring all their experiences to bear on how they tackle a challenge.

So what is the value of action-based learning? What will you have at the end of your time at Ross that you didn’t have when you arrived? If we all do our jobs well as teachers and learners, you will possess the resilience required to deal with uncertainty. You will be among those with the insight to ask the right questions, identify the real challenges, and solve the important problems.

I hope that, after reviewing our materials and paying us a visit, you'll have a clear sense of the Ross difference.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Dolan
Edward J. Frey Dean of Business
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan