Student Clubs & Organizations
At Michigan Ross, we believe in the power of bringing your MBA skills to social entrepreneurs around the country. Since 2014, Ross has sent MBAs to participate in Ross Open Road, a program that pairs MBA students with visionary entrepreneurs. Students initiate teams, plan journeys, and help social entrepreneurs implement impact at scale. Students have the opportunity to experience social entrepreneurship in practice while traveling to different communities across America.
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.
The Evening MBA Association is dedicated to promoting the Evening MBA experience at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.The primary goals of the Association are: To provide professional, academic, and social networking opportunities for Evening MBA students. To ensure continual Evening MBA student representation and perspective in Business School affairs. To contribute to the building of the larger Business School community by partnering with other programs and clubs within the school.   The Evening MBA Association strives to fulfill these goals through events and activities planned to appeal to the unique perspective and situation of the Evening MBA student. The Evening MBA Association serves as an information source and support organization for each stage of involvement in the program: prospective students wishing to learn more about the program, new and current students navigating their way through opportunities and resources available in the Business School while facing work/school/life balance, and graduating students transitioning to the Alumni community. EveMBA supported events include: New Student Orientations Prospective Student Evening MBA Information Sessions Academic Advocacy Programs Evening MBA Ambassador Program Career Path and Career Change Panel Discussions Annual Family Picnic Semester Kick-off Gatherings Graduation Celebrations Social and Networking Events Membership in the EveMBA is open to all registered Evening MBA students. We welcome and encourage students to become involved in the Evening MBA Association to maximize the potential of their experience here at Ross.
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.
risky business |ˈriskēˈbiznəs| 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/
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!
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.
Taiwan Business Association is designed for Ross students who have strong interest in Taiwan's history, culture, languages, and industry development. Taiwan Business Association would provide the means for Rossers to learn more about businesses in Taiwan and to interact with students, alumni, faculty, professor, UM students who share similar interests in Taiwan.
The Tech Club aims to serve three primary purposes: To build an integrated network of tech-minded MBAs, to educate members on the latest trends and developments in the high tech industry, and to support members in their career pursuits. As one of the most dynamic industries, impacting all other businesses, tech is an increasingly appealing career path for MBAs. As a result, the Tech Club is one of the fastest-growing and largest clubs on campus.
The Wolverine Wine Club, founded in 1999, is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the many joys of wine. The Wolverine Wine Club's goal is to de-mystify wine through our educational and fun tasting events and to help students socialize/network assigned section and other segmented groups.