Full-Time MBA Clubs and Involvement

Build More Than Your Resume. Build Connections.

With more than 70 student clubs to choose from, you can find plenty of opportunities to lead your peers and grow your network as you dial into a business topic you’re passionate about.

Full-Time MBA Clubs

Out for Business at Ross (OFB)

Out for Business strives to accomplish three goals: to build community among the queer members of the Ross community, to provide professional development resources for our membership, and to raise awareness among all Ross faculty, staff, and students of the issues facing queer individuals in society.

Outdoor Club at Ross School of Business

The purpose of ROC is to promote outdoor activities at the Ross School of Business. We believe an active lifestyle allows an individual to be well rounded and leads to a happier, healthier, and more successful life.

Partners Club at Ross (PCAR)

PCAR is dedicated to supporting the needs of partners and families of students in all Ross graduate programs. We offer information, advice, and other resources to prospective and incoming partners and their families to facilitate a smooth transition to U-M life. PCAR also creates an instant network of friends from around the world ready to explore Ross, the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and beyond. PCAR's robust calendar of events caters to all partners, their students, and their families living in or visiting Ann Arbor, including those who are employed, seeking work, in school, caring for family, or unable to work in this country. PCAR enables members to take full advantage of the Ross experience with their significant other.

Private Banking Era

The Private Banking Era (PBE) is a student-led business club established in April 2024, with goals of providing unparalleled technical aspects of private banking knowledge, helping students understand the most elite services in the banking industry, and equipping all members with the skills and expertise necessary to serve high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). The goal is achieved through education sessions regarding the private bank’s special services (trust fund, family office, and evaluation of source of wealth), professional development sessions (wine knowledge, sporting pursuit, and wellness retreats), and guest speaker events. The strength of the Private Banking Era comes from members’ strong desire for continuous improvement and internal bonding. The Private Banking Era values members’ voices and ideas and we are committed to building a supportive and diverse community that assists each member in gaining personal and professional growth.

Psychologically Empowered Business Leaders (PEBL)

Explores intersect of business and psychology: developing personal and professional skills while teaching technical skills through consulting projects

Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)

Reaching Out MBA's mission is to increase the influence of the LGBTQ+ community in business by educating, inspiring, and connecting MBA students and alumni.

Riordan Fellow

The Riordan MBA Fellows Program Targets Recent College Graduates Who Are Considering Graduate Education in Business Management.

Risky Business

risky business |â¦ÃªriskâÃ´â¦ÃªbiznâÃs| noun 1). A situation or activity that involves the possibility of being hurt 2). A mixed alcoholic beverage consisting of two parts rum, one part whiskey, four fluid ounces of coke, and four fluid ounces of a fruity drink of your choice 3). The rock band at the Ross School of Business Risky Business is the epitome of good times and good tunes. It all comes together for several epic shows each year when we serenade our classmates with an eclectic mix of our favorite jams. If you like to perform in front of a fanatical cast of groupies (read: your fellow MBAs), then this is the group for you. https://ross.campusgroups.com/rockroll/home/

Soccer Club at Ross (SCR)

The Michigan Business School Soccer Club provides the opportunity for soccer enthusiasts of all skill levels to enjoy the sport by participating in a variety of different activities: weekly weekend scrimmages, intramural competition, outdoor and indoor intramural league games, national inter-business school tournaments in California and Texas, attendance to UM Men's Soccer games, game-viewing at sports bars and other social events. Play is typically at the recreational level, although some events are competitive. A modest membership fee is required, and partners are more than welcome to participate. Come join us, we'll see you on the pitch!

Sports Business Association at the Ross School of Business

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

Turn Data Insights into Action with Marketing Lab

Our Marketing Lab provides unparalleled access to the marketing tools and analytics you’ll use on the job. With full access to data analytic and social listening tools like Nielson and Tracx, and participation in case competitions and training sessions, get first-hand experience to power your marketing career from day one. You won’t find this opportunity at any other business school.

Marketing Lab

Gain Real Experience with Student-Run Investment Funds

Get involved with one of our many student-run funds, the most offered by any MBA program, for hands-on experience investing, managing, and growing a real portfolio.

Student Investment Funds

Amplify Your Impact with Centers, Institutes & Initiatives

Broaden your horizons with innovative projects and research opportunities offered through our centers, institutes, and initiatives. Find ways to foster corporate sustainability, explore transformational ideas about positive business, or find yourself on the front lines of entrepreneurial studies — there are endless ways to get involved.

Centers, Institutes & Initiatives

Turn Data Insights into Action with Marketing Lab

Gain Real Experience with Student-Run Investment Funds

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