School of Management
Reimagining the Way Business Schools Work
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Business School
Kettering has rebuilt business education from the ground up, with programs that blend strategy, technology, and hands-on learning to launch your career. Our faculty not only teach from textbooks — they bring real industry experience into every class. And through our paid Co-op program, you’ll spend half your time working full-time at real companies, solving real problems, and earning real results.
This isn’t business as usual. Kettering trains leaders who can handle whatever the economy throws at them, from AI disruption to global supply chain challenges to anything that comes next. You’ll graduate knowing how to think on your feet, make data-driven decisions, and lead teams through change.
Our business programs don’t just prepare you for your first job. They set you up to move faster and go further. With Kettering’s Co-op model, you’ll build management experience, deliver measurable outcomes, and leave with a résumé that already proves your value. Kettering graduates consistently earn some of the highest starting salaries in Michigan — because employers know they’re ready to lead.
Whether you want to launch the next big startup, lead a Fortune 500 company, or create solutions that transform industries, Kettering’s School of Management gives you the skills, experience, and network to make it happen. Join us on campus for the full experience, or earn your graduate degree online while advancing your career.
Discover Our Business Management Degrees
The School of Management offers business management degrees through on-campus undergraduate programs and a mix of on-campus and online graduate programs. Learn more about our business degree options.
Bachelor of Science in Management
Build business acumen, earn a degree in business, and choose a distinctive concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or Business Management Minor
Master of Business Administration (in person or online)
Kettering University School of Management is the second-ranked online MBA program in Michigan, according to U.S. News & World Report—and we're #1 in the nation for faculty credentials for the fifth consecutive year.
But here's what makes us different from other nationally ranked programs?
- Practical from day one: Our tagline isn't marketing—it's a promise: "Learn today, apply tomorrow." Every course is built for immediate workplace application. We incorporate AI, case studies, and project-based learning to provide you with ready-to-use skills.
- The best-credentialed faculty in America: For five consecutive years, Kettering University's MBA faculty have earned a perfect 100/100 score for credentials and training from U.S. News—the #1 rating in the nation. PhD-credentialed faculty with real-world business experience and perfect training scores.
- Powerful Alumni Base: With Kettering alumni holding C-suite positions across Fortune 500 companies, our graduates lead at the highest levels of leadership. General Motors, Merrill Lynch, Ford Motor Company, and Delphi Corporation are among the major organizations led by Kettering alumni—including current GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra and former Merrill Lynch CEO Stanley O'Neal.
Earn an MBA degree that positions you to lead the complex, tech-driven organizations that are reshaping every industry.
Our curriculum uniquely combines advanced business strategy with deep technical understanding — because tomorrow's executives need to speak both languages fluently.
Choose your path: Traditional MBA or our specialized Tech MBA option. This isn't a traditional MBA program — we've designed our business degrees specifically for professionals who recognize that the future belongs to leaders who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and strategic business execution.
Master of Science in Engineering Management (in person or online)
Bridge the Gap Between Engineering Excellence and Leadership Success
This isn't just another management degree — it's a program specifically designed for engineers who want to lead in the technical field. We combine advanced technical engineering coursework with essential business strategy and leadership training
Master of Science in Engineering Management: The degree that transforms technical experts into Industry Leaders. It's sometimes referred to as the engineer's MBA since it provides you with the leadership and business skills of an MBA, but allows you to maintain and use 100% of your technical skills
Our engineering management master’s program builds the unique skill set that separates successful technical leaders from the rest. You'll master project management, team leadership, and strategic decision-making while maintaining your technical credibility and engineering mindset.
The result? You become the leader every engineering organization needs — someone who understands both the technical complexities and business realities, can communicate with C-suite executives and engineering teams equally well, and has the tools to drive innovation while managing budgets, timelines, and people.
Master of Science in Operations Management (online)
Master of Science in Operations Management: The Degree That Turns Process Experts into Operations Leaders
Kettering’s Master of Science in Operations Management is a specialized program from which manufacturing and services companies actively recruit. We develop the critical management skills, strategic knowledge, and leadership mindset that today's operations-driven organizations demand. You'll master everything from lean manufacturing principles to supply chain optimization while building the business acumen needed to drive real results.
The result? You become the operations leader every company needs — someone who can reduce costs while improving quality, streamline processes while managing people, and drive efficiency improvements that directly impact the bottom line.
Master of Science in Supply Chain (online)
Master the Networks that Move the Global Economy
You will develop the strategic thinking, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities needed to excel in today's complex supply chain environment. You'll master everything from procurement and sourcing strategies to logistics optimization and risk management while building the global market expertise that separates supply chain leaders from coordinators.
Ready to move beyond tracking shipments to designing supply networks? Our supply chain management master’s program prepares you for leadership roles spanning import/export operations, global logistics management, vendor relations, and supply chain strategy. Study to build deep relationships and hands-on experience, or earn your online supply chain degree while advancing your current career.
You will become the supply chain executive every company needs — someone who can navigate global trade complexities, optimize costs across multi-tier supplier networks, manage supply chain disruptions, and create competitive advantages through strategic sourcing and logistics excellence.
Earn Your Business Management Degree While You Learn With Kettering’s Co-Op Program
Earn Your Business Management Degree While You Learn With Kettering’s Co-Op Program
Graduate from one of the top business schools with the work experience employers are looking for. Our co-op education learning model lets undergraduates earn a degree in business by alternating between the classroom and the real world through paid, full-time employment. We bring theory and practice together so you can apply what you learn while you earn your degree in business.
Why Kettering Business Management Degrees Outperform Traditional Business Schools
Unlike traditional business schools that ignore technology, Kettering integrates technology and business education. You'll master both business strategy and technical communication, making you invaluable in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, automotive, and engineering industries. Our business graduates can lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with both executives and engineers.
Our business school delivers three critical concentrations that traditional programs can't match:
- Business Analytics Concentration — Master data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics
- Supply Chain Management Specialization — Expert training in logistics, procurement, and global operations
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Focus — Learn to launch startups and drive corporate innovation. STEM-Focused Business Curriculum for Technical Leaders
Meet the Dean of School of Management
As the newly appointed Dean of the School of Management, Dr. Terence J. Pitre is committed to advancing Kettering’s mission of integrating business education into its STEM-driven environment. With deep industry insight and academic leadership experience, he aims to strengthen collaboration across disciplines and equip students with the skills to shape industries from day one.
for Entrepreneurship
For 2022, the Princeton Review ranked Kettering’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program No. 38 in the country and No. 13 in Midwest based on academics, faculty and more.
for Academic Excellence
The School of Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
for business degree ROI
Kettering is named No. 1 in Michigan and one of the best in the nation among private and public colleges for lifetime return on investment (ROI) by Georgetown University.
Led by Experienced Faculty With Unmatched Business Experience
Led by Experienced Faculty With Unmatched Business Experience
Study alongside the best in business — whether you’re on campus or earning your online business degree.
Our faculty have valuable, real-world experience in management, development, microenterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation, lean product development, process development and new product development.
