What kind of social impact are you passionate about? Search here to find out all of the opportunities you can take advantage of through Michigan Ross centers, institutes, initiatives and clubs.
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.
AABA 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.
Asian Consortium for Economic Development (ACED) equips its members with the tools to understand the current business landscape in Asia, delving into how it affects international economies and societies.
ASIB was created for the expressed purpose of bringing issues faced by Asian/Pacific Islander Americans in business to light while guiding members to find personal and academic success in the business world through professional resources and strong community support.
Association of Latino Professionals for America is the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino Leadership in the global market open to all schools.
B+I seeks to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the school and within our stakeholder communities. The +Impact Studio is a collaboration space and an educational community passionate about design for impact. It offers a graduate course and a social venture incubator for impact-focused ideas, with priority on climate action and diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice, as well as an Impact Design Fellowship.
Academic/Executive Convenings enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries and cut across boundaries to advance innovative practical solutions to society’s toughest social challenges.
Impact Advantage provides educational loan repayment assistance to full-time MBA graduates who pursue careers in nonprofit or public sector organizations.
Give-A-Day Fund is a program focused on providing financial assistance to students interning with social impact organizations.
B+I Gordon Scholarships are $7500 merit-based gifts to second-year Ross MBA students who are involved in social impact at Ross and plan on furthering their social impact work after graduation.
The +Impact Studio is a collaboration space and an educational community passionate about design for impact. It serves as a campus hub for design and impact. It also engages with community organizations and companies which seek to apply faculty insights and design tools to advance their impact and create new business.
The +Impact Studio is a collaboration space and an educational community passionate about design for impact. It offers a graduate course and a social venture incubator for impact-focused ideas, with priority on climate action and diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice, as well as an Impact Design Fellowship.
Black Business Students, founded in 1970, is one of the largest student-run professional organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business (RSB).
Black Business Undergraduate Society is committed to developing undergraduate minority talent. We seek to provide the best resources to aid in the professional development of our members.
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.
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.
Business+Impact’s Social Innovation Series presents the latest policy developments in social impact.
Business+Impact’s Nonprofit Board Fellowship program gives grad students project management experience and develops your executive skills as a board member of a nonprofit organization in Southeast Michigan.
Business+Tech is open to students from all schools and colleges, and has a wide breath of opportunities to explore multiple fields of technology, ranging from FinTech, to AI, to Digital Marketing, and so much more.
The Cantor Club cultivates skills in programming, mathematics, and finance through independent assignments, mentorship from upperclassmen, and collaborative, cutting-edge projects.
The Center for Positive Organizations seeks to build a better world through the science and practice of thriving organizations. It’s Consortium unites researchers and organizational change leaders in the quest to build a working world where employees are healthier, more engaged, and thriving. Get started with the Thriving Catalyst Program (a learning community open to all students) or the Magnify Immersion Program (an undergraduate spring course).
Provide educational opportunities for children in rural China who need it most; open up their eyes and build up confidence in their studies and lives.
CBCF provides educational opportunities for children in rural China who need it most; open up their eyes and build up confidence in their studies and lives.
One of China Blue Charity Fund (CBCF)’s goals is to establish a platform to connect the students, alumni, and community of the University of Michigan and Ross School of Business to serve the common mission
Positive Links Speaker Series features researchers sharing diversity, equity and inclusion content in an accessible way. Examples include: Are diversity initiatives effective? (Lisa Leslie); Authenticity on one’s own terms (Patricia Faison Hewlin); Clash! Bridging cultural divides in the workplace (Hazel Rose Markus); Cultivate positive identities (Laura Morgan Roberts).
CPO offers innovative coursework, workshops and training sessions, research opportunities with our world-class faculty, and broad field immersion experiences. Get started with the Thriving Catalyst Program (a learning community open to all students) or the Magnify Immersion Program (an undergraduate spring course).
The Magnify Immersion Program is an experiential learning course offered every spring term. Cross-disciplinary teams of undergrad students from business, organizational studies, psychology and additional majors engage in rigorous field research to design innovative science-based recommendations to strengthen the program’s organizational partners.
The Desai Accelerator provides the funding, mentorship, staff, and resources necessary for early-stage ventures to rapidly grow through a 10-month, intensive program.
Our friends at Desai Accelerator offer student internships, where students can gain experience working with the current cohort of companies, which were founded by UM alumni.
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 the Motor City.
Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP) offers student-run Free Accounting in Detroit and Free Technology Services,during the school year and the DNEP +Impact Studio for Local Business, a summer internship program in partnership with B+I’s +Impact Studio.
Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project (DNEP) offers student-run Free Accounting in Detroit and Free Technology Services during the school year to aid Detroit business owners.
With the strength of our membership and the resources available, EMC seek to educate and equip Ross students with the ability to evoke positive change in emerging markets. (grad, undergrad, Ross)
With the strength of our membership and the resources available, EMC seek to educate and equip Ross students with the ability to evoke positive change in emerging markets.
Enactus is a community of business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.
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.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (EVC) Club @ Ross breaks down barriers and 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.
The Erb institute’s mission is to create a socially and environmentally sustainable world through the power of business. Erb does that through research, teaching and business engagement—all focused on preparing and supporting bold business leaders who can adeptly transform companies, industries and entire economies for systemic sustainability.
Erb’s DEI work promotes diversity in Erb student and staff communities, as well as among our business and conference partners, as a missing link in the global sustainability challenge.
Convening series “Conversations with Consequence” brings together business and nonprofit leader to learn and collaborate on business-sustainability solutions.
MAP Projects can promote income generation, small-business development and climate resilience in emerging economies.
Erb: MAP Projects can promote income generation, small-business development and climate resilience in emerging economies
Erb Sustainability Toolboxes provide business practitioners with practical tools and approaches to integrate social and environmental impact into strategy and operations
Formed by Business+Impact, the ESG Concentration enables MBA students to confidently navigate a rapidly changing business world with strong foundations in sustainability, social impact, and administration.
Formed by Business+Impact, the ESG Concentration enables MBA students to confidently navigate a rapidly changing business world with strong foundations in sustainability, social impact, and administration.
The Fintech Initiative is on the cutting edge of the latest financial technology works — and more importantly, learn to analyze a situation to know when and how fintech can provide the solution.
FitX’s mission is to foster community amongst Ross business students looking to pursue diverse functional roles within the growing and tech-enabled Health & Wellness industry.
Global Initiatives manages international experiences that provide the foundation for students to lead as culturally-intelligent global citizens, in both their personal lives and in their careers
Healthcare and Life Sciences Club (HLS) 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.
HBSA is an MBA club that provides professional development and social engagement opportunities to all its members. We serve as a platform for all students at Ross to engage with the greater Latinx community at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor community.
India Initiatives at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business delivers cutting-edge ideas, pioneering research, and innovative business solutions for companies in India with an eye toward balancing profits and social value creation.
Indian Subcontinent Business Association is a student club dedicated to helping students of Indian subcontinent origin transition into business school life, promoting awareness about the subcontinent among the larger business school community and encouraging social and professional interaction among students from the subcontinent.
A regular partner with B+I, Innovation in Action yearly creates student teams to explore complex challenges, engage with real stakeholders, and design people-first solutions.
InterMission is a self-leadership course for students who are exceptional at fulfilling goals set by others but find themselves too busy to reflect on whether they’re the right thing to do. Intermission culminates with a one-week wilderness expedition in Utah’s Canyonlands.
Japan Business Association at Ross seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Japanese business culture and practices throughout the Ross community. We aim to build and further the awareness of the Ross MBA in Japan, and to assist both prospective and admitted students in their transition to Ross.
KBC at Ross is a graduate student organization open to all MBA students who are interested in Korean cultures, communities and businesses.
LABSA is a graduate student organization open to all MBA students who are interested in Latin cultures and communities.
Using an intersectional framework, we bring together people from diverse backgrounds who are all united by the same vested interest in gender equality.
Living Business Leadership Experience has Ross students work with a company and team of students to shape, implement, and lead high-impact business initiatives. Be at that table with senior leaders and grapple with the true intricacies of business.
Maize & Jew provides social, cultural and networking opportunities for graduate Jewish business students. The club aims to bring its members together with other Jewish graduate students on campus.
MEG Consulting is a pro-bono consulting club that works with a variety of clients, including the University of Michigan and local and global businesses. Our projects have ranged in subjects from energy efficiency and autonomous vehicle research to business plan creation and marketing.
Michigan Business Women (MBW) is a graduate student club that promotes students’ personal and professional development by providing networking, education and social interaction opportunities in the business community.
Michigan Business Women – Undergraduate is a club dedicated to providing women with the education, resources and mentorship to be successful.
Michigan China Forum is a student-run forum striving to broaden student’s vision on Sino-US relationships about various disciplines. The goal of the forum is to “connect Michigan to China” and “empower future leaders” with global visions.
Michigan Ross DEI is committed to realizing Michigan Ross’ vision for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
Mitsui Life Financial Research Center offers the E. Han Kim Doctoral Fellowship to fund PhD candidates with a stipend and healthcare for the academic year, and the Mitsui Life Doctoral Award, which awards academic performance.
The Mitsui Life Financial Research Center functions as an active community of faculty, students, and visiting research scholars. The Center has rapidly expanded its influence and reputation in the support and dissemination of academic research in financial economics.
Looking for a fun way to kick-off your Ross experience and make lasting bonds with your classmates before school starts? M-Treks are 7-10 day long MBA2 led adventure trips that promote fun, friendship, and the Ross culture.
Muslim Business Students’ Association is dedicated to creating a sense of community among Muslim students interested in business, as well as providing resources and networking opportunities to aid in professional development for all fields of interest.
Net Impact @ Ross‘ mission is to make Ross MBAs the paragons of responsible leadership. To this end, we focus on three primary areas that provide our members the tools to lead in thoughtful action: -Career and Professional Development: To provide career resources that enable students to find jobs in fields geared toward or incorporating attention to social impact and sustainability.
Net Impact Undergrad is a professional network at the Ross School of Business focusing on environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and social entrepreneurship. Throughout the year, we host several fun events and competitions.
Close to B+I, optiMize is an organization that offers programs, courses, mentorship, and funding for students of all ages and majors to work on self-directed projects.
A major objective of the Office of Tax Policy Research is to help countries, including developing countries, design tax systems that will facilitate economic growth and achieve distributional goals. As a multi-disciplinary center, this is achieved through collaborative research with others from around the world, publications, seminars, and conferences.
Out for Business at Ross (OFB) 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.
The Paton Scholarship Fund was created in 1955 and is permanently endowed at the University of Michigan. The fund is guided by the Paton Advisory Board, which is comprised of alumni and a Ross faculty member. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Ross School of Business.
The Sanger Leadership Center develops leaders with the character and capabilities to thrive in today’s dynamic world of work. The Ross Leaders Academy, Leadership Crisis Challenge and Legacy Lab constitute key leadership development programs that promote positive relationships and teamwork.
Ross Leaders Academy, Collaboration Lab, Story Lab, Leadership Crisis Challenge, Legacy Lab and a variety of curricular integrations approach develop your individual leadership skills from a variety of perspectives so you can excel as a leader.
Taiwan Business Association (TBA) is designed for Ross students who have strong interest in Taiwan’s history, culture, languages, and industry development.
The Global Operations Conference is designed to benefit students, academicians, and industry leaders through an interactive exchange of ideas and insights into innovations in supply chain management and operations.
The Tauber Institute empowers leaders to solve operations, supply chain, and technology-based challenges through a multidisciplinary, action-oriented education, global industry partnerships, and a dynamic community to create a positive impact and sustainable production.
The Tauber Institute partners with public and private companies to improve their operations and policies.
Tauber Institute Fellows participate in the LeadershipAdvantage Program, an intensive series of modules in which business and engineering students jointly learn how to work collaboratively across disciplines to effect positive change when facing complex issues.
Integrated Product Development is an intensive, experiential learning course offered in partnership with the Tauber Institute. Cross-disciplinary teams of students from business, engineering, and art and design envision and fabricate prototypes for new product offerings.
The Office of Tax Policy Research serves as a liaison on tax issues among the academic, business, and policymaking tax communities. In addition, OTPR provides rigorous research to help inform the policy debate.
Thomas C. Jones Undergraduate Innovation Initiative provides the Michigan Ross BBA program with resources to enable continuous enhancement and innovation. Since its inception in 2005, the Jones Initiative has paved the way for advancements that include additional undergraduate courses, the expansion of experiential learning opportunities, and the transition to a four-year program.
The Tozzi Center at the Ross School of Business gives you the experience of working in a state-of-the-art academic trading floor. At Tozzi, you’ll experience both exciting courses and action-based learning opportunities.
WDI’s Healthcare Sector works across the healthcare value chain to enable well-functioning markets, strengthen supply chain systems, and improve healthcare delivery.
WDI Entrepreneurship Development Center has been helping entrepreneurs in emerging markets successfully grow their businesses.
WDI: Consulting Projects around Energy focus on appropriate infrastructure and innovation. Out of necessity, rather than an intentional effort to have a positive environmental or social impact, innovations have been developed by low income communities to increase access to energy utilizing renewable sources such as solar and wind power.
WDI’s Education Sector partners with universities and organizations in emerging markets and advances their capacity to deliver world-class management education programs through training and consulting projects.
Impact Internships are located in low and middle-income countries and involve full-time work on projects that are most needed by the host organization. Projects are well-defined substantive business-related projects with large, medium, or small organizations – both for-profits and nonprofits.
WDI: Impact Internships are located in low and middle-income countries and involve full-time work on projects that are most needed by the host organization. Projects are well-defined substantive business-related projects with large, medium, or small organizations – both for-profits and nonprofits.
Weiser Center for Real Estate connects the next generation of real estate professionals with the tools necessary to make a positive and equitable impact on built environments
The Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ZLCF) is a student-run early-stage investment fund with the primary goal of identifying promising startups in the University of Michigan ecosystem and beyond focused on commercializing technologies across sectors including healthcare.
The Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is leading the development of the next generation of serial entrepreneurs and venture investors. The Michigan Business Challenge (MBC) is a campus-wide business plan competition boasting over $100,000 in prizes. The Seigle Impact Track is for sustainability or social impact focused student-led ventures.
The Zell Lurie Institute’s innovative approach to experiential learning – combined with the Business School’s traditional management excellence – encourages and nurtures students exploring entrepreneurial careers to succeed, autonomously or in a corporate setting, as leaders of innovation for new venture creation and growth.
The Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) is an annual conference held in Michigan that showcases 40-60 Midwest companies and up and coming research being commercialized by the Big 10’s Universities. The MGCS connects these pre-selected high-growth start-ups with investors furthering economic development and job creation primarily in Michigan and the greater Midwest region.
ZLI: The Women Who Fund Forum uplifts and celebrates education, knowledge transfer, and networking while working to address gender disparities in the venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial communities.
ZLI: The Women Who Fund Forum uplifts and celebrates education, knowledge transfer, and networking while working to address gender disparities in the venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial communities.
Other U-M impact focused schools
You can discover your passions and map out your future in any of U-M’s 19 nationally recognized schools and colleges. Michigan Ross regularly works on impact projects in partnership with more than half of the other schools and colleges at Michigan. There are 263 dual degree programs across campus.
Students from any of the schools across campus can be involved in our Board Fellows, the Michigan Business Challenge – Seigle Impact Track, and the Impact Studio.
