Executive MBA at Grand Valley State University
Public university ยท Grand Rapids, Michigan
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Executive MBA
- Part-Time MBA
Grand Valley State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those programs run through the Seidman College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 3,009 students, alongside 18,854 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 3 of 10 schools in MBA Lab's Michigan directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in Grand Rapids in this directory - the other 2 executive MBA options in Michigan are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask Grand Valley State University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Grand Valley State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
- Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Seidman College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
At a glance
| Institution | Grand Valley State University |
|---|---|
| Business school | Seidman College of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Campus setting | Town |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Executive MBA Part-Time MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,009 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 18,854 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Compare with other schools in Michigan
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University This page | Grand Rapids | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA | $117,756 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $160,286 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Grand Valley State University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA and a part-time MBA at Grand Valley State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
Is Grand Valley State University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Grand Valley State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Grand Valley State University a public or private institution?
Grand Valley State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How do I compare Grand Valley State University with other schools in Michigan?
MBA Lab lists 3 schools in its Michigan executive MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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