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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!

Asian Consortium for Economic Development (ACED)

ACED equips its members with the tools to understand the current business landscape in Asia, delving into how it affects international economies and societies. We provide education sessions, mentorship programs, social gatherings, and consulting projects to cultivate a community of members who help each other develop personally and professionally.

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

Black Business Student Association (BBSA)

The Black Business Student 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.

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.

Brazilian Business Student Association (BRASA)

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.

Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities

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.

Consulting Club at Ross

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.

Detroit Initiative at Ross (DIR)

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.

Energy Club at Ross (ECR)

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.

Entertainment, Media, and Sports Business Association

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.

Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (EVC) Club @ Ross

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.