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The Adam Smith Society is a nationwide, chapter-based association of MBA students and business leaders who work to promote on campus debate and discussion about the intersection of our free market economic system, government, and society.

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The mission of the Ross African Business Club is to enhance the enrollment of African students at the Ross School of Business and provide support for all african students seeking business and career opportunities here in the United States as well as Africa. The group also aims to promote and facilitate networking and culture awareness among Ross alumni, current MBAs, other graduate students and prospective students interested in Africa.

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Increase enrollment of African Students at the Ross School of Business. Provide support for students seeking internship and full-time career opportunities in the states and abroad. Promote MAP projects in Africa. Build a great platform to share information about Africa through social and professional activities. Engage with sister school clubs to increase network base.

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The Ross Armed Forces Association's mission is to advance the role of veterans in business through three core initiatives: * Veteran Applicants: Help the highest quality veteran applicants achieve acceptance into the Ross School of Business by aiding each veteran with insight from recent experience. * Lifetime Leadership: Advantage all current Ross students by maintaining an active leadership role and sharing military experience with fellow students immersed in Ross Action Based Learning program. * Veteran Students: Propel each veteran student to success in the private sector through active mentorship, educational resources, and extensive veteran networking.

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We are a group of MBAs who are passionate about diversity and inclusion. Our simple yet unwavering belief is that cultural differences should be celebrated, not ignored. Through our various events and programs, we seek to share and celebrate all cultures, including Asian-American culture, with our members. Our club is open to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. Join us - we'd love to have you!

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- Free and/or subsided pricing for AABA Events
- Access to AABA Small Group Program
- Access to AABA Alumni Program
- AABA Fanny Pack

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The Black Business Students Association (BBSA), founded in 1970, is one of the largest student-run professional organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business (RSB). The Ross BBSA is dedicated to the recruitment of Black business students and the professional and academic development of its membership. The BBSA is one of the most active clubs at the RSB - serving graduate business students with program initiatives encompassing academic, professional, and social events. The organization conducts these numerous programs through the generous support and commitment of dedicated club members, alumni, school staff, faculty, and corporate sponsors.

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Join BBSA as a general body member or an ally. General body members and their partners have the opportunity to build community with fellow members, expand their network of Black colleagues across industries / MBA programs and make an impact on the larger Black community at Ross and southeast Michigan.

General programming for '22 - '23 to include:
- Opportunities to join private networking events with corporate sponsors
- Discounted tickets to the annual ALE Conference
- Access to social / partner events (RAWSE Nation Brunch, retreats, etc.)
- Professional development events and alumni connections
- Weekly newsletters with PD opportunities and job postings

As an ally, you'll learn how to be a better ally to our Black classmates and connect with other MBAs committed to racial equity.

Allyship programming for '22 - '23 to include:
- Welcome happy hour
- Quarterly educational programming
- Monthly Allyship newsletter
- Community dinners
- Discounted tickets to the annual ALE Conference
+ BBSA events open to allies
To learn more about allyship at BBSA contact Emma Knoesen (eknoesen@umich.edu) or Andrew Conley (conleyac@umich.edu)

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The primary mission of the Brazilian Business Student Association (BRASA) at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business is to enhance and enrich the experiences of students at the University of Michigan who are interested in business careers in Brazil, and Brazilian culture in general. The group also aims to promote and facilitate networking among Ross alumni, Current MBAs, and prospective students.

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BRASA intends to promote the Ross Business School in Brazil, in order to attract top talent applicants, recruiters, and general interest. The organization also intends to enrich the experience of all current students with an interest in business careers in Brazil via cultural events, education seminars, facilitation of recruiting events in Brazil and networking opportunities with alumni.

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Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities (BLDA) are business leaders, from the classroom to the boardroom, that look to build community, awareness, and advocacy within the world of business for people with disabilities, people with chronic illness, and neurodivergent folks. Our mission is to increase Ross community awareness of student/staff/faculty/business professionals that identify with a disability/neurodivergence/chronic illness, through thoughtful programming, education, and events.

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1) Community, friendship, allyship
2) Awareness and advocacy
3) Professional development

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As the largest professional club at Ross, our primary goal is to help members develop the skills required for successful consulting careers. We conduct training, hold interview workshops, provide social opportunities with alumni, host case competitions, offer case books for case practice, and much more. While some club members have already spent time doing consulting prior to school, the majority of our members have been working in industry before business school. We understand that some have come to business school with the express intention of moving into consulting, while others have only started thinking about a consulting career - regardless of which category you fall into, the Ross Consulting Club can help you. Our ultimate aim is to increase the number of Ross students who get internships and full-time job offers in consulting.

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The Consulting Club @ Ross can only accept MBA students as club members. If you are not an MBA student, we will unfortunately have to revoke your membership if you sign-up for the club. We are unable to make exceptions for non-MBA students due to limited resources. Other membership questions can be sent to RCCexecboard@umich.edu.

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To cultivate and inspire a diverse community of innovative thinkers who use design principles to solve challenges.

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The vision of Design+Business Club (D+B) is to equip Ross MBAs with a toolkit for empathetic and creative decision making.

We focus on education, practical application, and career development in Design Thinking fields. Fields of interest to our members include: product design, organizational design, information design, urban/spatial design, creativity & innovation processes, visual problem structuring and analysis, and visual communication.

Pay for membership at https://www.paypal.com/qrcodes/managed/b4b72fbd-89ca-4eb0-9bfe-6e57a4b15a87?utm_source=consapp_download

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Discover. Engage. Commit. The Detroit Initiative at Ross brings together University of Michigan graduate students to discover the city of Detroit, engage with the Detroit community, and commit to promoting the resurgence of this great American city.

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The Detroit Initiative at Ross connects University of Michigan students with the vibrant and evolving City of Detroit through an annual capstone Impact Conference, impact consulting projects with local nonprofit organizations, a mentoring program with Detroit high school students, on- and off-campus social and cultural events, and professional opportunities to engage with Detroit businesses.

Discount access to club events and annual Impact Conference, scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Detroit Impact Projects
Graduate and undergraduate student teams work closely with local business on 12-week projects, using design-thinking principles to solve real-world business challenges.

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U-M students are invited to discover Detroit with R&B hosted events in the city including trips to restaurants, bars, museums, concerts, and sporting events.

Professional Connections:
DIR connects students with Detroit-area organizations for employment opportunities in various industries and functions including tech, energy, and art/creative startups; financial services, healthcare, automotive, and energy; and economic development, and city management.

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<p>Our mission is to provide our members with education and employment opportunities in the energy industry that enable them to become leaders of the energy transition. This includes three primary objectives: 1) To promote interest in energy among students and faculty at the Ross School of Business. 2) To provide a forum for students to learn more about opportunities in the energy industry and discuss energy-related topics. 3) To facilitate career development in traditional and renewable energy sectors by mentoring talented students and connecting energy recruiters with these knowledgeable, motivated career seekers.</p>

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Membership payment will be done through Clover. Please select your desired membership level to register then pay using the relevant link:
1 Year — $25: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/8pJnmg
Life Time — $45: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/sLNLFD
BBA 1 Year Limited Membership — $20: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/yWpD5S

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The Entertainment & Media Club at the Ross School of Business is a student-run organization supporting those actively pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. EMC is committed to preparing Rossers for business careers in Film & TV, media, music, and gaming.

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- Access to a robust network of Michigan alumni in the entertainment industry
- Help navigating relationships with industry leaders and recruiters
- Professional development and recruiting workshops
- Updates on career opportunities and industry trends

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To provide students at the Ross School of Business (MBA) interested in pursuing a career in the business of entertainment, media, and sports, as well as those interested in watching and playing sports, with opportunities to build and/or expand their network in the industries, learn from experienced professionals in their respective fields, understand the different functions and career paths, develop a career plan, identify and capitalize on potential employment opportunities, gather for events and provide an outlet for recreational sporting activities.

Ross EMSBA is proud to be a founding member of the MBA Sports Business Alliance, a coalition of top tier business schools focused on providing sports business job opportunities to its members. Founding schools include Ross, UCLA Anderson, Duke Fuqua, and Texas McCombs.

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1.) Education on the entertainment, media, and sports business landscape via events and industry knowledge building
2.) Professional & social networking with professionals in the space as well as other MBAs interested in these fields
3.) Hands-on Experience via consulting engagements with sports organizations and firms
4.) Access to social events with peers (i.e. watch parties, sporting events in Detroit)

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EVC educates students interested in entrepreneurship, venture capital and private equity. The club aids its members in setting and reaching their goals through quality programming, networking, and club resources.

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The ETA Club's mission is to educate and motivate Ross MBA students to pursue a career in entrepreneurship through acquisition / search funds. This career path resonates strongly with the mission and values of the Ross School of Business. By gathering students, alumni, investors, advisors, and business owners to discuss finding, acquiring, and running lower-middle-market (LMM) companies, the ETA Club hopes to inspire the next-generation of purpose-driven leaders. To accomplish this, the Club organizes educational sessions with ETA investors, hosts an annual conference, and provides resources -- such as introductions to anchor investors and internships -- to prepare students to launch their own search fund.

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No additional costs for all ETA events, which includes company presentations from investors, fireside chats with current CEOs, and the Annual ETA Conference

Notification of in-year and summer internships, and introductions to the companies / investors who host these

Access to comprehensive ETA resources, including alumni database and case studies.

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Welcome to the European Business Student Association!
Our mission is to promote Europe in Michigan by increasing the interaction among students interested in Europe through professional and social events.

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Our mission is to foster community amongst Ross business students looking to pursue diverse functional roles within the growing and tech-enabled Health & Wellness industry. We focus on creating connections between what is learned in the classroom with evolving industry trends and facilitating engagement across the Michigan community, alumni, and industry professionals.

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To help students succeed in the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness industries from a business perspective while providing a social framework to the entire Ross community for discussion of various topics related to food production worldwide.

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Three major pillars will compose the foundations of the club's objectives:

1. Recruiting

The FB&A Club aims to facilitate contact between companies and the Ross Community, especially those students seeking job opportunities in the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness industries. Students will form connections with companies interested in on-campus recruiting. In addition, the Club will support students in the recruiting process, providing assistance related to resume creation, mock interviews, and improving industry knowledge (see Education session below).
As part of the network with the industry, the club will seek close relationship with Ross alumni working in the field who can further help the club make connections across the sector and create beneficial partnerships.
Indeed, the FB&A Club desires to be a positive difference on this important step, working to improve the information available to students and expanding their networks within the industry.

Potential activities:
ÔùÅ Network sections and corporate presentations;
ÔùÅ Tailor your resume to the industry;
ÔùÅ Mock interviews;
ÔùÅ Case competitions;
ÔùÅ MBA2 connections;
ÔùÅ Interaction with alumni working in the industry.

2. Education

The FB&A Club fosters learning at the Ross School of Business about various aspects of the food industry's value chain, with topics ranging from mining and farm inputs, primary production, food processing to food retail. In the various proposed activities, students are able to observe the changes in consumption behavior that has been driving the entire industry. By encompassing business, economic, political, environmental and social issues related to this complex industry, the club aims to provide inspiration and insights into today's global agribusiness marketplace to students, who will be better to succeed in the world's most important sector. In the various proposed events, the club seeks the participation of keynote speakers from the industry and academia.

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• Seminars;
• Workshops;
• Field trips;
• Social events;
• Bi-monthly Student newsletters;

3. Net Impact

The FB&A club provides a network for Students and other members from the Ross community who seek the power of business to improve global food production and diminish malnutrition worldwide. The club facilitates the debate that drive positive social and environmental change in the most ancient industry. Through a holistic discussion of topics such as environmental sustainability, food safety and security, animal welfare, and many others, the club explores the industry's leadership and best practices.

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• Work closely with the education pillar, promoting net Impact-related events;
• Work closely with other Impact Clubs and Organization in Ross, providing them the expertise and available resources FBA has in the sector.

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The mission of the General Management Club is two-fold. Firstly, the club fosters interaction between Ross MBA students and companies that are seeking talented MBA students. Secondly, the club prepares its student members for recruitment through educational and networking events.

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1. Attend all educational and networking sessions
2. Participate in the conference without any additional dues
3. Receive the weekly newsletter citing recruitment opportunities and upcoming campus events

The General Management Club sponsors events such as the GM Conference and Career Fair, mock interviews and resume reviews with recruiters, educational seminars, networking opportunities with alumni and colleagues, company visits, case competitions and others in keeping with its mission.

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Contact a current board member if you are interested in applying to join the board in the upcoming year.

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<p>As a student-run organization addressing business, culture and other non-political issues, Greater China Association (GCA) aims to strengthen the bonds among current GCA students, serve as a focal point of communication among GCA alumni and students, promote Greater China’s role in world economy and its culture in the Ross community, and promote Ross brand in GC areas to potential applicants.</p>

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<p><strong>The Healthcare and Life Science (HLS) Club is dedicated to preparing members for successful careers across all sectors of the healthcare industry.  HLS Club members are ready to take on leadership roles in the industry and make a significant impact globally.</strong></p>
<p><strong>• To provide excellent education programs to advance members' understanding of the intricate and evolving issues of the healthcare industry and to prepare members to lead the industry innovatively and ethically.</strong><br />┬á<br /><strong>• To host meaningful networking events so that members develop a strong, responsive professional network.</strong><br /><br /><strong>• To build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners with the goal of enhancing the career exposure and prospects for our members and enriching our corporate sponsors by providing them with access to a rich talent pool of students ready to take on the challenges of their companies.</strong><br /><br /><strong>• To empower members with resources that allow for the pursuit of individualized short-term and long-term career goals.</strong></p>

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Mission: The Human Capital Club at the Michigan Business School promotes the understanding and integration of human capital and other organizational strategy issues in business practice through the education and development of its members.

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The HCC fulfills its mission by:
*Developing and facilitating educational opportunities for its members to learn about organizational strategy and relevant areas of interest, both in theory and practice.
*Providing members with career resources to guide them through career development while at Michigan Ross
*Establishing a network of resources both within and beyond the university community through which its members may help further professional knowledge and understanding beyond their formal education.
*Serving as the conduit between individuals passionate about organizational strategy and faculty, to ensure that the university environment supports engagement in the field throughout the curriculum and campus.

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