Educating inclusive business leaders.
While learning in a team-focused environment, the Full-Time and STEM MBA Programs foster a diverse and inclusive community of varying backgrounds. These diverse backgrounds and experiences add to our well-rounded curriculum and contribute towards the growth of future business leaders.
Full-Time and STEM MBA Program Commitment
We believe that fostering a sense of belonging and valuing diverse perspectives are essential for leadership. We actively seek and celebrate a wide range of experiences, recognizing they drive innovation, creativity, and success on campus and in business.
By earning your MBA through the Broad College of Business, you will be part of a community of peers and faculty that will challenge you to solve future business problems with fresh insights and community.
Broad MBA Students at a Glance
Our Partnerships
MBA Outreach and Community
Connect your experiences with the Broad MBA curriculum to impact social and business decisions that affect your life. Pair these with on-campus student organization involvement to build lifelong networks of colleagues and friends.
As people of color and business professionals interested in pursuing an MBA, the Broad College is fortunate to have organizations (Black MBA and Multicultural) that help build a sense of community.
Learn MoreBroad MBA Outreach and Community Events
Each year, our student resource groups as well as the Broad MBA program office offer a variety of community-focused events for our students. Some examples of these events include:
Diwali Celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration
Community and Culture Week (collaboration between all Student Resource Groups)
Broad 360 (for prospective students)
MBA Women Lunch and Learn sessions
Women in Business events
Movie and podcast discussions led by the Black MBA Association
Holi Celebration
Annual MBA Veteran’s Run
More information about Outreach and Community at Broad
Discover the progress we’re making in fostering a strong sense of community within the Broad MBA. Explore our Belonging at Broad Progress Index to learn more.
Other Resources
Community and Climate focused podcast episodes
Spartan Stories: The Broad MBA podcast highlights the strong community within our program and the impactful work our alumni are doing in the business world, particularly in fostering inclusive environments.
Women in Business ft. Konica Baveja and Olivia English, MBA Class of 2024
Olivia and Konica prove that with perseverance and the right mindset, women can achieve success and make things happen. Through their stories, they demonstrate the power of leadership, the importance of student resource groups, and the value of learning from challenges. Get ready to be inspired as they discuss their growth and how they plan to apply their MBA learning lessons to transition into new roles.
Women in Business ft. Alyse Hines, MBA ’24
Despite dealing with a chronic disease, Aluse persevered and discovered her passion for Supply Chain Management. Through her faith and support system, she hopes to empower other women to pursue their dreams with determination and perseverance. Alyse’s story is a powerful reminder that with hard work and resilience, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals.
Women in Business ft. Dr. Ayalla Ruvio
Join us and hear Dr. Ruvio’s advice for women on how to navigate their careers based on her life experiences. From balancing roles, breaking barriers, and defining success to creating an impact by having a voice, she encourages all of us to “take charge of our lives, well-being, and happiness.”
Women in Business Series ft. Amy Brothers, MBA ’24
This episode features Amy Brothers, who has a decade of experience in a nonprofit organization within the Aviation Industry under her belt. She is now a 2nd-year Broad MBA student building her leadership skills further. She helps us, especially women, through her story and advice, discover ways to set our foundation, break barriers, seek opportunities, and cultivate relationships.
Women in Business Series ft. Helen Dashney
Helen Dashney takes part in our new series of women in business, where she talks about the power of networking. Helen discusses different networking tools and how to sustain and maintain these large networks.
What Drives Broad’s DEI Manager
On this episode of Spartan Stories, we speak with Broad Business College’s new DEI Program Manager, Scot Wright. Get a perspective on Scot’s background, what parts of DEI that drive him and how he hopes to combine it all for a better MSU Broad experience!
A take on the LatinX Experience
In this episode, we speak with Kimberly Rodriguez and Jose Naime from the Class of 2023. We discuss their culture and how it drives their education and corporate motivations.
Recap with the Class of 2020 Part 2
In part two of our recap with the Class of 2020, we catch up with three of our female graduates. We talk about their experience going into the workforce impacted by the onset of COVID and discuss the topic of DEI in this time of uncertainty.
Recap with the Class of 2020
In part one of our recap with the Class of 2020, we catch up with three of our alumni. We begin with talking about their experiences going into the workforce impacted by the onset of COVID and discuss the topic of DEI in the business world.
Working for the Biggest Company You’ve Never Heard Of
On this episode, we sit down with three-time Spartan Arica Drummond-Clay as we discuss the hot topic of DEI and how to make the most out of the internship experience.
A Talk About DEI with the VP of People Experience at Twitter
On this episode, we sit down with two-time Spartan and MBA alum Dalana Brand, as we discuss her path to Twitter, how she is heading DEI initiatives for the company’s future outlook and what DEI means for companies in the future.
From the Military to Business School
On the first episode of Spartan Stories, we sit down with 2nd year MBA Frank Martinez as he details his journey from the military to Broad MBA student.
Recent Community and Outreach news from the Broad MBA
Embracing Leadership and Community through MBA Student Resource Groups
Navigating Headwinds: Advocacy for our LGBTQIA+ MBA Students in 2025 and Beyond
Empowering Diverse Future with Broad Multicultural Roundtable
Broad MBA Students Celebrate Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month and its Importance in the Broad MBA
A look inside Broad’s DEI strategy
Sharing Lunar New Year Traditions 2023
What’s your power? A celebration of Intl Day of Persons w Disabilities
Black History and its importance to Broad MBA students
From a US Navy uniform to a business suit
Broad MBA students, staff talk LGBTQ+ history month
Broad MBA students and staff share importance of Hispanic Heritage Month
Learning about diverse backgrounds through the Broad MBA Multicultural Association
