Gear up for business with support from the Preparation Initiative, a learning community designed for current University of Michigan undergraduates who wish to apply to the Michigan Ross BBA Program. This initiative is aimed toward, but not limited to, students with minoritized identities who have demonstrated an interest in and excellent potential for business leadership, but who may have had limited exposure to rigorous academic courses.
Preparation Initiative
Who Should Apply?

The Preparation Initiative seeks applicants who:
- Are in their first year at U-M and who want to transfer into the Michigan Ross BBA Program
- Had limited exposure to rigorous academics in high school
- Are currently enrolled in one BBA prerequisite course
- Have not previously applied to the BBA Program
What You’ll Experience
Benefit from a learning community designed to help you succeed in the Michigan Ross BBA Program and beyond. Participation will help you develop the skills and habits needed to shine academically, including by improving your mastery of essential mathematics and economics concepts.
Hear from Our Students

“Of all the things I have done at Michigan, the PI has had the most impact on me. PI helped me buckle down, improve my academics, and build my leadership skills. It made studying fun because we were doing it together. The PI is my community, my family, my forever friendships.”
Chondra Herman, BBA
How to Apply
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including an intent to apply to the BBA Program and enrollment in at least one BBA Program prerequisite course.
Application Opens: May 1, 2022
Application Deadline: July 31, 2022
The Preparation Initiative application is not yet open; please check back on May 1. For more information, or to be placed on our application waitlist, email prepinitiative@umich.edu.
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