Student resource groups are the lifeblood of Broad’s Full-Time and STEM MBA program. Resource groups connect students with prominent industry leaders, countless professional development opportunities and the ability to make a real impact during their time in East Lansing. Membership in MBA student resource groups also empowers students to connect with one another around networking and program development, professional foci, diversity, social interests and common experiences.
MBA Association
The MBAA has two distinct missions: the first is to promote a socially connected and inclusive community within the program and the second is to represent the student body to the administration and to act as a liaison for all program-related issues. To promote a strong social culture within the program, the MBAA organizes, funds, and/or facilitates a variety of social and professional events that are open to all members and are intended to broadly benefit the MBA community as a whole.
Events
MBAA provides Broad MBA students many exclusive opportunities to expand their contact network outside of the classroom, as well as opportunities to engage in volunteer and community impact activities. Examples of just some of the annual events include:
- Welcome back picnic
- Corporate-sponsored football tailgates
- International potluck dinner
- Happy hours
- Sparty Gras
- Halloween party
- Charity events
- Golf classic
Executive Board
President: Nick Falken
Secretary of Student Affairs: Ashik Puthedath Joshy
Treasurer: Tyler Erba
VP-DEI: Anna Lin
VP-Community Events: Astha Chourasia
VP-Major Events: Nickolas Falken
Email: mbaa@broad.msu.edu
Black MBA Association
The Black MBA Association, composed of current and alumni Broad MBA students, enriches the academic and social experience for all students by fostering a more representative Black student body in the MBA program. This association provides career development initiatives and creates social and cultural awareness within the community.
Executive Board
President: Nthanda Manduwi
Vice President: Abisola Ogundipe
Email: bmbaa@broad.msu.edu
Broad Consulting Club
Broad Consulting Club (BCC) is a student resource group that maintains a knowledge base of the consulting industry, offers resources and provides structured coaching to those who want to pursue a career in consulting. With increased emphasis on case interviews by a majority of recruiters, case analysis is an important skill not only for consulting firms but also for the industry in general.
BCC also provides its members exclusive networking opportunities with senior consultants at some of the top consulting firms across the United States.
Events
Examples of events coordinated throughout the year include opportunities such as:
- Case preparation workshop
- Advanced case workshop
- Escape rooms
- Chicago consulting trek
- One-on-one case prep
- MS Excel for Consultants
- MS PowerPoint for Consultants
Executive Board
President: Pavan Patel
VP-Academic Support: Aaron Rusch
VP-Treasury: Muhammad Nabeel
VP-Corporate Relations: Ishika Gupta
Email: bcc@broad.msu.edu
Broad MBA Veterans
The Broad MBA Veterans (BMBAV) group is dedicated to Broad MBAs who are united by the common experience of serving the people of the United States through military service. This resource group has three core constituencies: current students, alumni and prospective students/applicants.
Members come from across the country and have been stationed across the world. Military backgrounds vary from artillery and infantry to linguistics and logistics, among others. Members have deployed in support of operations in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, and most have commanded troops in combat. Broad MBA veterans are committed to continuing their education and professional development as MBAs, while staying true to their values as veterans.
Broad Women MBA Association
The Broad Women MBA Association (BWMBAA) strives to enhance the MBA experience by providing students opportunities to build personal and professional relationships beyond the classroom. BWMBAA is proud to be an academic chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA). NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women into leadership. All BWMBAA members have access to a free NAWMBA membership, which provides benefits such as mentorship, networking, exclusive career fairs and access to the NAWMBA database.
Goals of the BWMBAA include:
- Promote camaraderie among members through fun and informative events throughout the year
- Provide professional enrichment opportunities that help members develop the skills needed to compete in the marketplace
- Welcome incoming students with advice, information and assistance to help them excel at Broad
- Continue the Broad tradition of community service by volunteering with organizations that support women in our community
Partnerships
Along with chapter membership in NAWMBA, the association has partnerships with other organizations:
Forté Foundation is a non-profit consortium of leading companies and top business schools working together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women and men as allies. As a partner school with Forté, we take advantage of webinars, job search boards, their national conference and other resources to ensure complete professional development.
InForum is a professional organization that combines strategic connections, proven professional development programs, a respected forum for new ideas, and original research to accelerate careers and boost talent initiatives for companies. We participate in InForum events throughout the year that provide opportunities to meet and create relationships with female leaders throughout the state and region. The regional support network for women in business is growing, and MBA students are part of it.
Executive Board
President: Katherine Pagano
VP-Finance: Yousra Aalil
VP-Community Relations & DEI: Astha Chourasia
VP-Corporate Relations: Emily Provencher
Email: bwmbaa@broad.msu.edu
Graduate Supply Chain Management Association
The Graduate Supply Chain Management Association (GSCMA) is a student resource group that strives to enhance the supply chain education and career opportunities for the Broad MBA students. The purpose of the GSCMA is to complement formal classroom education through student exposure to leading industry opportunities, practices and people, as well as providing a forum for student/faculty interaction.
In addition, GSCMA works with career services staff and Fortune 500 companies to organize events that provide members with the opportunity to network with recruiters. These events provide an opportunity for members to develop a network spanning fellow MBAs, industry and alumni, creating a lifetime of personal and professional relationships.
Executive Board
President: Anisha Maheshewari
Vice President: Sai Priya Katta
Treasurer: Ashik Puthedath Joshy
Email: gscma@broad.msu.edu
MBA Entrepreneurship Association
The entrepreneurial spirit woven throughout the entirety of the Broad MBA program is what makes Spartans excel in their endeavors within, and beyond, the Minskoff Pavilion. Likewise, the MBAEA believes entrepreneurship is more than just a career path, it’s a mentality. Our mission is to help develop innovative perceptions of business by making entrepreneurship exciting and accessible. The MBAEA’s events, opportunities, and resources aid in developing the skills, confidence, and relationships required to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit.
Events
- 2-Day Venture (In association with The Burgess Institute)
- Innovate State Speaker Series (In association with the Burgess Institute)
- Northern Michigan Small Business Trek
Executive Board
President: Ramy Darwish
Vice President: Sam Henley
Director of Corporate Outreach & Events: Kirin Olsen
Email: mbaea@broad.msu.edu
MBA Finance Association
The purpose of the MBA Finance Association (MBAFA) is to increase the reputation and visibility of the Broad finance program. Through this association, we assist members in pursuing and understanding finance careers and industry knowledge while enhancing their career opportunities at employers such as investment banks, corporations, investment management firms, commercial banks, consulting firms and financial news institutions.
The MBAFA gives students many exclusive opportunities to expand their MBA contact network outside of the classroom:
- Peer mentoring programs and events
- Inside track to career conferences
- Recruiter access
- Finance alumni network
- Happy hours
MBAFA also provides members with discounted prices for activities and events such as the Detroit trek, Chicago trek, and ACG Case Competition.
Executive Board
President: Chandana Yeginati
Treasurer: Muhammad Nabeel
VP-Student Outreach & Support: Amandeep Jangra
VP-Corporate Relations: Pavan Patel
Email: mbafinance@broad.msu.edu
MBA Human Resources Association
The Broad MBA Human Resources Association was founded in 2011 to build a professional network of HR MBAs from Broad and to provide opportunities for professional development for members and all students in Broad’s top MBA program. The association hosts a negotiation seminar for all members of the Broad community. Other association events, such as the Excel mapping workshop and negotiations workshop, provide specific training and development for our members.
The Broad MBA HRA is always looking for new opportunities to provide value to members, both as current students and alumni.
MBA Marketing Association
The mission of the MBA Marketing Association (MBAMA) is to provide valuable knowledge and experience to MBA Marketing students through information sharing and by providing access to marketing resources. In doing so, the MBAMA is focused on:
- Promoting the image of the Broad marketing concentration to attract top students and recruiters
- Creating networking opportunities to facilitate the search for strong marketing positions
- Educating members to better equip them for their future marketing positions
- Developing a social environment in which to share ideas and enjoy our time here at Broad
Executive Board
President: Chadale Smith
Vice President: Noelle Dunn
Email: mbamarketing@broad.msu.edu
Multicultural MBA Association
The Multicultural MBA Association is dedicated to fostering a community among students of all nationalities within the Full-Time/STEM MBA Program. One of the major factors of choosing an MBA is to gain global perspective, interact with people from different backgrounds and enhance cultural exchange. The Multicultural MBA Association helps students form this bond.
The Multicultural MBA Association’s goal is to help members navigate the MBA journey. There are several annual association events aimed at preparing members for upcoming courses, job fairs/conferences, interviews and the challenges of being an MBA candidate.
Executive Board
President: Ishika Gupta
Treasurer: Amandeep Jangra
VP-Communications: Yousra Aalil
Email: mmbaa@broad.msu.edu
Spartan Pride
Spartan Pride builds relationships between the Eli Broad College of Business student populations, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporations that are focused on LGBTQ+ awareness. Furthermore, we provide professional networking opportunities, promote a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff, and facilitate professional development focused on representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Business.
We strive towards creating an environment conducive to building relationship, strengthening corporate partnerships, and welcoming diversity in all of its forms.
MSU Business & Law Association
JD/MBA students represent the longest-standing, largest group of dual degree candidates in the Broad College of Business. Established in 1997, the JD/MBA has served as a foundational connection between business and law curriculum, producing lawyers that have made significant impacts in the legal and business fields.
Executive Board
President: Julian Sanders
Vice President: Elise Fitzmaurice
VP-Membership: Ethan Karapatsakis
VP-Community Events: Veronica Gerco
Treasurer: Prabhjit Sangha
Email: sbl@broad.msu.edu
