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TOP UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN METRO DETROIT

BAKER COLLEGE AUBURN HILLS, PORT HURON, ROYAL OAK (COMING SOON) | Private, Not-for-profit

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s and 4+1 accelerated BBA/MBA degree programs including accounting, business administration, finance, human resource management, information technology, logistics, marketing, nursing, and more. Over 40 programs are offered 100 percent online. Transfer students can apply at no cost. baker.edu; 855-487-7888

CLEARY UNIVERSITY DETROIT, HOWELL | Private

Undergrad programs: BBA programs including sports promotion management, business analytics, corporate accounting, project management, nonprofit management, and more. cleary.edu; 800-686-1883

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SOUTHFIELD | Private

Undergrad programs: BBAs with concentrations in business administration, information technology, and business data analytics. ltu.edu; 248-204-4000

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLINTON TOWNSHIP, WARREN

Undergrad programs: Associate degree in business administration is available with concentrations in accounting, business management, entrepreneurship, small business management, general business, global supply chain management, hospitality management, and marketing. macomb.edu; 586-445-7512

MADONNA UNIVERSITY LIVONIA | Private

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s degrees in accounting, computer technology, international business and economics, human resources management, management information systems, and more. madonna.edu; 734-432-5339

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY DETROIT | Private

Undergrad programs: BBA programs with focuses in accounting, accounting fraud investigation, industrial project management, human resource management, general business, and finance. Associates in business administration are available in finance, human resources, accounting, and general business administration. davenport.edu; 800-686-1600

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY YPSILANTI

Undergrad programs: BBAs in accounting, computer information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, international business, management, accounting information systems, and marketing. Certificates in business analytics, finance, web, and mobile technologies. emich.edu; 734-487-1849

HENRY FORD COLLEGE DEARBORN

Undergrad programs: Associate degrees in 150 programs including business, health sciences, nursing, STEM, and liberal arts fields. Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts. hfcc.edu; 800-585-4322

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s degrees in accounting, finance, hospitality, business, human resource management, marketing, management, and supply chain management. broad.msu.edu; 517-355-7605

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY MIDLAND | Private

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s degrees in accounting, advertising and marketing, aftermarket management, automotive marketing management, entrepreneurship, e-sports management, economics, computer science, cybersecurity management, finance, health care management, hospitality management, operations and supply chain management, sports management, and more. northwood.edu; 800-622-9000

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUBURN HILLS, FARMINGTON HILLS, ORCHARD RIDGE, ROYAL OAK, SOUTHFIELD, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP

Undergrad programs: Associate degrees in business administration, computer information systems, culinary arts, health care administration, international commerce, management development, and more. oaklandcc.edu; 248-341-2000

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER HILLS

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance, actuarial science, economics, management and marketing, management information systems, and operations management. Also home to the Southeastern Michigan Economic Data Center and Center for Data Science and Big Data Analytics. oakland.edu/business; 248-370-3360

ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER HILLS | Private

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s degrees in accounting, computer information systems, information systems – programming, management, mass communication, marketing communication, nonprofit management, sports management, strategic leadership, and more. Computer information systems, management, and strategic leadership are offered in RU’s accelerated degree completion format. rochesteru.edu/business; 248-218-2000

SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE LIVONIA, GARDEN CITY

Undergrad programs: Associate degrees in accounting, general business, business administration, business information technology, computer information systems, cosmetology management, economics, finance, real estate property management, supply chain management, and more. schoolcraft.edu; 734-462-4426

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DETROIT | Private

Undergrad programs: BBAs in accounting or general business, with concentrations in accounting, business law, decision sciences, finance, human resources management, social entrepreneurship, international business, management, marketing, business intelligence, and sports management. Students can qualify for an accelerated, five-year BSBA/MBA program. udmercy.edu; 313-993-1245

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR

Undergrad programs at the Ross School of Business: Bachelor’s in accounting, business economics and public policy, finance, business law, business communication, management and organizations, and technology and operations. michiganross.umich.edu; 734-764-7433

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEARBORN

Undergrad programs: BBAs with majors in accounting, digital marketing, finance, general business, human resource management, information system management,

DEVOS GRADUATE SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, MIDLAND

marketing, small business management, and supply chain management. umdearborn.edu/cob; 313-593-5460

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX DETROIT

Undergrad programs: Bachelor’s in business and business management. phoenix.edu; 313-324-3900

WALSH COLLEGE TROY | Private

Undergrad programs: Online and on-campus bachelor’s programs in accountancy, finance, general business, human resource management, management, marketing, applied management, and information technology. walshcollege.edu; 248-823-1600

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DETROIT

Undergrad programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business: Bachelor’s degrees with concentrations in accounting, finance, global supply chain management, information systems management, management, and marketing. Additional coursework available in entrepreneurship and innovation, and sports and entertainment management. ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu; 313-577-4505

Sources: Listings reflect programs offered by a college’s business school, where such business schools exist. This list does not include certificate programs or minors. All universities are public unless otherwise noted. finance, business analytics, finance, and a Doctor of Business Administration are offered. devos.northwood.edu; 800-622-9000

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER HILLS

Graduate programs: Online and on-campus master’s programs include 100-percent online MBAs, part-time MBAs geared for working professionals, weekend executive MBAs for experienced professionals, and a master of accounting. MS degrees in business analytics, cyber security, and information technology management. Graduate certificates include certified financial planner, digital marketing, nonprofit management, paralegal, project management, and quantitative methods workshop. Executive education: Career-advancing educational opportunities available. MBA: oakland.edu/business; 248-370-3287 PACE: oaklande.edu/pace; 248-370-3177

TOP GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN METRO DETROIT

BAKER CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES AUBURN HILLS | Private

Graduate programs: MBA degrees in accounting, business administration, business intelligence, finance, health care management, human resource management, information systems, and leadership studies. baker.edu; 855-487-7888

CLEARY UNIVERSITY DETROIT, HOWELL | Private

Graduate programs: MBA and MS degrees are offered 100 percent online. Master’s degree focuses include analytical efficiency, financial planning, health care leadership, strategic leadership, human resources management, and culture, change, and leadership. cleary.edu; 517-338-3315

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ANN ARBOR | Private Christian University

Graduate programs: A doctorate in business administration (DBA) is available, along with MBAs with specializations in accounting, communications and public relations, finance, health care administration, human resources management, innovation and entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment business, and more. cuaa.edu/business; 734-995-7527

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY DETROIT | Private

Graduate programs: MBA programs with specializations in general business, data mining and visualization, health care management, human resource management, marketing, predictive analytics and data visualization, finance, leadership strategies, managerial accounting and strategic management. A Master of Management is available, along with a Master of Accountancy. davenport.edu; 800-686-1600

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY YPSILANTI

Graduate programs: MBA with 14 different areas of specialization; MS degrees in accounting, finance, human resources management and organizational development, information systems, integrated marketing communications, taxation, and more. emich.edu/cob; 734-487-0042

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SOUTHFIELD | Private

Graduate programs: MBA and MS programs are offered both online and on campus with concentrations in business data analytics, health care administration, information technology, and graduate certificates in cybersecurity and project management. Students also have the option to pursue a general MBA degree where they can choose any combination of three graduate-level elective courses, providing the broadest range of knowledge. ltu.edu; 248-204-3160

MADONNA UNIVERSITY LIVONIA | Private

Graduate programs: MBA certifications offered in cost management, criminal justice leadership, information technology management, and more. MSBA courses offered in management studies and various leadership disciplines. Courses also available online. madonna.edu; 734-432-5354

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING

Graduate programs: MBA programs offered in person, online, or hybrid. Full-time MBA programs in business analytics, finance, human resource and strategic management, marketing, and supply chain management. Executive education: Executive MBA offered in Troy and East Lansing one weekend/month in Lansing and online. A wide range of non-degree, open-enrollment programs are available, specializing in business tools and techniques, finance, leadership, and more. Full-time MBA: 517-355-7604 Executive MBA: 517-355-7603 Executive Development Programs: 517-353-8711 msu.edu; 517-355-1855

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY – DEVOS GRADUATE SCHOOL MIDLAND | Private

Graduate programs: Accelerated, online, and evening MBA programs; MS in organizational leadership,

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DETROIT | Private

Graduate programs: An MBA program geared toward working professionals is offered evenings and weekends, and may be completed in one year with a full-time class schedule. Concentrations include business administration and health services administration. Certificates in ethical leadership and business turnaround management are offered. Dual degree programs are also available in law, computer and information systems, and health services administration. business.udmercy.edu; 313-993-1245

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR

Graduate programs at the Ross School of Business: Full-time MBA program; part-time evening, online, and weekend MBA programs; and an executive MBA program are available in Ann Arbor. The school also offers master’s degrees in management, accounting, and supply chain management. Executive education: There are a wide range of customized and open-enrollment programs designed to develop individual specializations and strengthen organizations. MBA: michiganross.umich.edu; 734-615-5002 Executive education: michiganross. umich.edu/programs/ executive-education; 734-763-1000

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEARBORN

Graduate programs: Earn master’s degrees with courses available weekday evenings, online, or through a combination of the two. MBA and MS programs are offered in accounting, business administration, business analytics, finance, information systems management, marketing, and supply chain management. Dual-degree options are also available. umdearborn.edu/cob/grad-programs; 313-593-4776

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX DETROIT

Graduate programs: Master of management. phoenix.edu; 313-324-3900

WALSH COLLEGE TROY | Private

Graduate programs: Online and on-campus master’s programs

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including a Master of Business Administration (MBA), four MBA dual degree programs, a cyber MBA, the Walsh/Kettering tech MBA, and the INSOFE International Tech MBA with a concentration in data science. MS programs include accountancy, data analytics, finance, information technology and IT leadership, management, marketing, and taxation. A Doctor of Business Administration is available. Executive education: Custom training including professional development, test prep, and continuing education for business certifications. walshcollege.edu; 248-823-1600

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DETROIT

Graduate programs at Mike Ilitch School of Business: MBAs offered part time and evening with 13 concentrations available online or on-site in accounting systems, entrepreneurship and innovation, sports and entertainment management, and health care supply chain management. The school also offers master’s degrees in accounting, finance, data science and business analytics, and automotive supply chain management. Ph.Ds. are also available. ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu; 313-577-4723

Sources: Listings reflect programs offered by a college’s business school, where such business schools exist. This list does not include certificate programs or minors. All universities are public unless otherwise noted.

TOP 20 HOME BUILDERS IN METRO DETROIT

(RANKED BY 2021 PERMIT VALUE)

1. PULTE HOMES

2800 Livernois Bldg. D, Ste. 320 Troy 48083 248-647-2750 Permits: 578 Permit values: $152.67M

2. LOMBARDO HOMES

13001 23 Mile Rd., Ste. 200 Shelby Township 48315 586-781-7900 Permits: 368 Permit values: $112.5M

3. M/I HOMES OF MICHIGAN

40950 Woodward Ave., Ste. 204 Bloomfield Hills 48304 248-836-4522 Permits: 359 Permit values: $97.2M

4. TOLL BROTHERS

26200 Town Center Dr., Ste. 200 Novi 48375 248-305-4000 Permits: 133 Permit values: $55.5M

5. MJC COS.

46600 Romeo Plank Rd., Ste. 5 Macomb 48084 586-263-1203 Permits: 239 Permit values: $53.3M

6. ROBERTSON BROTHERS HOMES

6905 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 Bloomfield Hills 48301 248-657-4968 Permits: 156 Permit values: $32.3M

7. CLEARVIEW HOMES

445 S. Livernois Rd., Ste. 324 Rochester Hills 48307 248-275-6992 Permits: 104 Permit values: $24.5M

8. CENTURY COMMUNITIES

41210 Bridge St. Novi 48375 248-621-2895 Permits: 61 Permit values: $17.4M

9. HUNTER PASTEUR

32300 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 230 Farmington Hills 48334 248-539-5511 Permits: 74 Permit values: $16.2M

10. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP

P.O. Box 1702 Brighton 48116 248-797-2787 Permits: 48 Permit values: $14.9M

11. ACADIA HOME BUILDERS

55110 Wolverine Dr. Macomb 48044 586-789-9123 Permits: 36 Permit values: $13.1M

12. BIG SKY DEVELOPMENT

10524 Grand River Ave. Brighton 48116 810-459-3400 Permits: 42 Permit values: $12.8M

13. ALLEN EDWIN HOMES

2186 E. Centre Ave. Portage 49002 800-906-1033 Permits: 59 Permit values: $12.7M

14. INFINITY HOMES AND CO.

42400 Grand River Ave., Ste. 112 Novi 48375 248-449-8084 Permits: 106 Permit values: $12.4M

15. SILVERADO HOMES INC.

637 N. Main St., Ste. 400 Rochester 48307 248-841-4568 Permits: 40 Permit values: $9.9M

16. D’ANNA COSTRUCTION CO.

51246 Woodside Dr. Macomb 48042 586-883-2826 Permits: 39 Permit values: $9.6M

17. MITCHELL BUILDING CO.

1500 Fountain View Dr. Brighton 48114 810-227-2785 Permits: 44 Permit values: $8.9M

18. TROWBRIDGE HOMES

2617 Beacon Hill Dr. Auburn Hills 48326 248-373-2440 Permits: 32 Permit values: $8M

19. HEALY HOMES

57234 Meadowcreek Circle N. South Lyon 48178 248-486-2985 Permits: 32 Permit values: $5.9M

20. EUREKA BUILDING CO.

5960 Livernois Troy 48085 248-564-6010 Permits: 32 Permit values: $4.5M

Source: Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan

TOP 10 MORTGAGE LENDERS IN METRO DETROIT

1. ROCKET MORTGAGE CO.

1050 Woodward Ave. Detroit 48226 800-610-5499 quickenloans.com Top local executive: Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $275.3 (through Q3)

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $320.2BB Loans closed (2021): NA Loans closed (2020): NA

2. UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

585 South Blvd. E Pontiac 48341 800-981-8898 uwm.com Top local executive: Mat Ishbia, president and CEO

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $226.5B

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $182.5B Loans closed (2021): 654,450 Loans closed (2020): 561,119

3. SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS

1200 S. Sheldon Rd., Ste. 150 Plymouth 48170 734-259-0880 successmortgagepartners.com Top local executive: Allison Johnston, president

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $3.049B

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $3.011B Loans closed (2021): 13,102 Loans closed (2020): 12,938

4. TOWNE MORTGAGE CO.

2170 E. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. A Troy 48083 888-778-9700 townemortgage.com Top local executive: Mark Janssen, CEO

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $2.3B

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $2.5B Loans closed (2021): 9,633 Loans closed (2020): 11,001

5. MORTGAGE 1 INC.

43456 Mound Rd. Sterling Heights 48314 866-532-0550 mortgageone.com Top local executives: Mark Workens, CEO; Rick Holcomb, president

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $2.004B

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $2.27B Loans closed (2021): 10,068 Loans closed (2020): 11,618

6. JOHN ADAMS MORTGAGE CO.

25800 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 110 Southfield 48075 248-208-3902 johnadamsmortgage.com Top local executive: Larry Bsharah, president

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $721.7M

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $814.5M Loans closed (2021): 2,814 Loans closed (2020): 3,292

7. CAPITAL MORTGAGE FUNDING

17170 West 12 Mile Rd. Southfield 48076 248-569-7283 lowrateonline.com Top local executive: Harry J. Glanz, president and cofounder

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $467.9M

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $477.7M Loans closed (2021): 1,991 Loans closed (2020): 2,033

8. ROSS MORTGAGE CORP.

2075 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 700 Troy 48084 248-968-1800 rossmortgage.com Top local executive: Tim Ross, CEO

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $436M

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $544M Loans closed (2021): 2,060 Loans closed (2020): 2,539

9. HORIZON FINANCIAL GROUP

A division of First Securities Financial Services 30150 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 320 Bingham Farms 48025 248-538-7162 horizonfinancialgroup.com Top local executive: Joshua M. Rubin, president

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $132.18M

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $114M Loans closed (2021): 483 Loans closed (2020): 454

10. ONE STOP FINANCIAL GROUP

2615 W. 12 Mile Rd. Berkley 48072 248-952-5248 onestopfinancialgroup.com Top local executive: Jason Glass, president

Total residential loan volume

(2021): $46.1M

Total residential loan volume

(2020): $39.6M Loans closed (2021): 152 Loans closed (2020): 138

Source: DBusiness research

TOP CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES

MACOMB COUNTY – MOUNT CLEMENS

HON. JAMES M. BIERNAT JR.

16th Circuit Court

HON. RICHARD L. CARETTI

16th Circuit Court

HON. TERI L. DENNINGS

16th Circuit Court

OAKLAND COUNTY – PONTIAC

HON. MARTHA D. ANDERSON

6th Circuit Court

HON. MARY ELLEN BRENNAN

6th Circuit Court

HON. JACOB J. CUNNINGHAM

6th Circuit Court

HON. KAMESHIA D. GANT

6th Circuit Court

HON. JULIE A. MCDONALD

6th Circuit Court

HON. PHYLLIS C. MCMILLEN

6th Circuit Court

HON. RAE LEE CHABOT

6th Circuit Court

HON. SHALINA D. KUMAR

6th Circuit Court

HON. LORIE N. SAVIN

6th Circuit Court

WAYNE COUNTY – DETROIT

HON. DAVID J. ALLEN

3rd Circuit Court

HON. DONALD L. KNAPP JR.

3rd Circuit Court

HON. EDWARD EWELL JR.

3rd Circuit Court

HON. BRIDGET MARY HATHAWAY

3rd Circuit Court

HON. DAVID A. GRONER

3rd Circuit Court

HON. KATHLEEN M. MCCARTHY

3rd Circuit Court

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