Weekend MBA Clubs & Involvement

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Get Involved, Be Inspired.

Round out your time at Michigan Ross and explore the many student clubs and on-campus activities for MBA students.

Weekend MBA Board

Be a part of something bigger. The student-led Weekend MBA board helps make the MBA experience more meaningful through learning opportunities, events, and activities designed to build a stronger community.

As co-president of the Weekend MBA Student Board, our goal is to make every residency weekend count — by fostering meaningful, lasting connections beyond the classroom. From case competitions and happy hours to outdoor adventures and formal events, we create opportunities that strengthen our network for life.

Hussain Tajmahal, MBA

Welcome to the Club

Take advantage of the variety of professional, social, and service clubs open to students across our MBA programs.

Adam Smith Society

The Adam Smith Society at Ross is a student-led forum dedicated to exploring the moral, philosophical, and economic foundations of free markets. The club creates space for rigorous, civil dialogue on the role of markets in addressing society’s most complex challenges, from healthcare and technology to sustainability and public policy.

Aerospace and Defense Club

The purpose of the Aerospace and Defense Club at Ross is to help students break into the world of aviation, space, and national security. We aim to have a community that’s welcoming and ready to help anyone, regardless of their current experience level. Our goal is to make the recruiting process less stressful by sharing insider knowledge, hosting industry speakers, and ensuring everyone has the support they need to land a great role. Whether you’re a former pilot, an engineer, or just someone who thinks rockets and planes are cool, you’ll find a seat at the table here.

Stylized Africa map over blue and yellow bars, "Africa Business Club".

Africa Business Club (ABC)

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.

AI Business Group

AI Business Group is the only club at the University of Michigan focused on using AI to solve key business problems. We are affiliated with the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering, providing us with unique access to world-class resources. Members execute projects every semester that have a real-world impact and teach foundational and advanced coding skills needed for an AI-dominated future.

Armed Forces Association at Ross (AFA @ Ross)

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.

Asia Business Conference (ABC)

The Asia Business Conference (ABC) is the longest student-run conference in North America focused on Asia business. For 30 years, the landmark conference has brought leaders of multinational companies and organizations to the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business to discuss issues facing the Asian markets. Some notable speakers from previous conferences included C-level executives at General Motors, Nike, Morgan Stanley, Google, BCG, and Nomura. Through networking sessions and panel discussions, the annual event provides excellent opportunities for attendees to connect with speakers.

Asian American Business Association (AABA)

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!

Banking at Michigan

A different type of investment banking club at the University of Michigan aimed at providing education, guidance and resources to any student interested in investment banking.

Basketball Club at Ross

To provide the opportunity for MBA students to get exercise and have organized times to play basketball

Blueprint Accelerator

The mission of Blueprint Accelerator is to support early-stage startups in emerging economies by connecting them with MBA students from the Ross school of Business at the University of Michigan. Together, they collaborate to develop investor-ready proposals, pitch decks, and growth strategies, while providing students with experiential learning in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and impact investing.

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