About Michigan State University
Setting the standard for higher education for more than 150 years, Michigan State University’s mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives continues to gain recognition from some of the most well respected ranking entities.
Founded in 1855 on the ideals of democratization of knowledge and empowering people through education, Michigan State is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. MSU is the nation’s pioneer land-grant university. Today this world-class university is adapting its traditional principles to 21st Century challenges. MSU’s success traces back to its mission and core values: quality, inclusiveness and connectivity. These interconnected values are what set the university apart. Its commitment to inclusion embraces opportunities for everyone ensuring that individuals from ordinary backgrounds with extraordinary talents and determination can transform their lives with advanced education.
MSU is one of the top research universities in the world – on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation – and offers a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders. The university is home to 38,996 undergraduates, 11,023 graduate and professional students and 5,666 faculty and academic staff, whose credo is “hard working excellence.” MSU is ranked 33rd among the nation’s public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Edition of America’s Best Colleges.
Rated among the top 30 U.S. Business Schools by Forbes 2019, the Eli Broad College is a global leader in executive education, providing professional development learning opportunities to business professionals for more than 50 years. Tracing its rich history to 1861, the Broad College’s global reputation is built on research and constant educational innovation. In addition to its academic accolades, the Broad College is ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for Best Supply Chain/Logistics Graduate Degree Programs for four consecutive years (2018 – 2021).
Enjoying the benefits of the Broad College’s high-quality education are nearly 8,000 students across undergraduate, graduate and executive programs. The Broad College has five departments of study and an affiliated industry-specific school. Its outstanding reputation owes itself to world-renowned faculty who are considered thought leaders in their many areas of study and research.
Go Spartans!
Everybody knows the symbol of the Spartan. Michigan State’s proud athletic tradition includes 23 NCAA Division I-A varsity teams: 11 for men and 12 for women. They participate in the Big Ten Conference in all varsity sports except ice hockey, which competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
Accreditation
Michigan State University holds regional accreditation – the highest standard for universities, as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Broad College of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1953. AACSB International Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.
Faculty
Experience academic excellence with Michigan State's esteemed university faculty from The Eli Broad College of Business. All courses are taught by experts in their respective field, and each brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the online classroom. Their expertise and interactive teaching methods create a dynamic learning experience, which is enhanced by a proven combination of virtual classroom collaboration tools, online faculty-led discussions and streaming video.
