Diversity at Broad

Our diverse student body ensures the perspectives required to solve today's global business issues. The Michigan State MBA program makes a special effort to recruit talented potential managers from historically underrepresented groups—African-American, Latino(a)/Chicano(a), Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American (ALANA).

Learn more about the support and opportunities for ALANA students. Attend the Diversity Preview Weekend, and speak to our alumni. Find out why other ALANA students made Broad their choice.

So you've spent all your money on GMAT prep courses and the test itself, stayed up all night preparing your essays, and used most of your vacation time visiting MBA programs on the down-low…

Ask for one more Friday off and apply to attend our Diversity Preview Weekend, where you'll have the chance to meet with the Dean, faculty, alumni, students and administrators of the Broad MBA program. You'll also have the opportunity to:

• Listen to business education insights from Ivan Francis of A.T. Kearney
• Meet with prospective classmates
• Participate in a mock MBA class
• Mix with admissions and administrative staff members
• Connect with ALANA MBA Alumni
• Attend the MBA Exploration Program on Saturday with other prospective students
• Network and have a good time

The Diversity Preview Weekend will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 8 and ends the evening of Saturday, February 10.

All prospective students must apply to attend the Preview Weekend. Those selected to participate will receive complimentary hotel and travel accommodations.

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Case Competitions Increase Exposure

In the fall of 2004, the Broad MBA team won the National Black MBA Case Competition, beating out entries from other Big Ten schools, Duke, MIT, UCLA, USC, and Texas.

Broad students have enjoyed tremendous success at a variety of case competitions in recent years.

• Michigan State’s MBA team also brought home the trophy from the National Black MBA Case Competition in 2004. Read story.
• Another Broad team took first-place honors at the Big Ten Case Competition in 2004, and represented the Big Ten in a "Rose Bowl" case competition against Pac-10 teams in January 2005.
• Broad MBAs also won the Big Ten Case Competition back in 2002.

Such events represent the winning competitive spirit of the Broad MBA student culture. Our competition participants have gained added exposure to recruiters and key executives for companies such as DaimlerChrysler and Microsoft.

At Broad, MBA students who participate in case competitions receive full travel funding. Learn more about case competitions.

Student Support

The Multicultural Business Program sponsors initiatives and events to promote success of the diverse student population. MBP provides continuing support to graduation, with individualized academic counseling support, career development, and placement. Learn more about Multicultural Business Programs.

Career Development

You’ll receive personal service from our top-ranked Career Services office, which brings top global firms to campus and provides introductions to alumni, potential mentors, and other MBAs who will help you grow your network. Learn more about Career Services.

Life at Michigan State in East Lansing

Life as a Broad MBA student is rural yet cosmopolitan, cultural yet quiet. The city is affordable, with apartments starting from $450. From diverse restaurants to your pick of gyms, East Lansing boasts amenities that exceed its size. Go to the Wharton Center and laugh with Bill Cosby, or get reduced-price tickets to attend the Chinese Ballet. Learn more about what Michigan State University and East Lansing have to offer.

Partners in the Michigan State MBA Diversity Effort

Management Leadership for Tomorrow
A not-for-profit organization with the mission of increasing the presence of qualified students of color in leading entry-level careers and major graduate business schools as preparation for leadership positions in corporations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures.

College Horizons
Co-sponsored by the American Indian Graduate Center and Winds of Change magazine, College Horizons is a five-day crash-course designed to prepare Native American students for undergraduate and graduate education.

Related Links
Diversity Preview Weekend Application
Multicultural MBA Association
Native American and Hispanic Business Student Association
Multicultural Business Programs
Case Competitions
Recruiting Companies
Career Services Office
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