Forté Events

Over two weeks, top Columbia Business School faculty offer a curriculum inspired by the School’s world-renowned MBA program, covering the full spectrum of critical business subjects with a specific focus on developing your leadership abilities. Designed to equip you for success not only now but in the future, the Executive Development Program empowers you to take your management and leadership skills to the next level through the following key program benefits.

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Despite the compelling case for equality of gender representation at all levels of an organization, even with the best of intentions, unconscious bias can distort critical decisions influencing who moves ahead within an organization. During Women in Leadership: Expanding Influence and Leading Change, participants will learn time-tested techniques and practical ideas which women can apply immediately to their career and that can help combat these performance-limiting biases. Get ready to be inspired, network with like-minded colleagues, and learn applicable skills for an immediate impact on your career and your organization. Professor Rita McGrath, a globally recognized expert on management and strategy, is the program’s faculty director. Focused on women’s advancement, this innovative program will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, tools, and real-time problem-solving needed to further the advancement of women in leadership roles.

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Move your leadership to center stage with Yale School of Management Executive Programs. Join the Women’s Leadership Program and work with executive coaches, network with peers, and learn from industry leaders to develop your authentic leadership style.

Renowned Yale faculty lead a wide range of interactive learning sessions designed to help participants transition to senior leadership. Featuring experts in organizational behavior, marketing, and innovation, participants gain skills in decision-making, creating and leading high-performing teams, negotiating, and managing crises.

Enrollment Deadline: October 27

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The QS Connect MBA event in Toronto is a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one and face-to-face with admissions directors from 15+ top business schools such as U of T Rotman, York – Schulich, Western – Ivey, Cambridge, and IE.

Register to get the personalized attention you deserve in your search of the right MBA program for you.

Additionally at this event, we will provide you with a brief consultation on interview and presentation skills, a resume review, and a chance to take a new professional headshot – all for free.

The event is free to attend but you must register as space is limited.

For specific questions you can send us an email to connect121team@qs.com

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Join local students and alumni to hear their perspectives on why Wharton is worth the commute to Philadelphia. Admissions Director Diane Sharp will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time for networking while enjoying light refreshments. Come learn what it takes to earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA while continuing to live and work in Atlanta.

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Join local students and alumni to hear their perspectives on why Wharton is worth the commute to San Francisco. Executive Director Bernadette Birt will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time for networking while enjoying light refreshments. Come learn what it takes to earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA while continuing to live and work in Seattle.

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Up to 80% of people will have a mental health condition at some point in their lives, whether they know it or not. Kelly Greenwood, Founder & CEO Mind Share Partners, understands firsthand what it’s like to manage a mental health condition in the workplace. She calls it a defining part of her adult life. She only learned to effectively manage her generalized anxiety disorder after life erupted almost ten years ago and she had to take a leave of absence from work. It changed the trajectory of her career and helped her find her mission.

Today, Kelly leads a national nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. It does this by building public awareness, hosting confidential professional communities, and providing corporate training and strategic advising. Kelly holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Join us on November 13 for a Facebook Live with Kelly, hosted by Morra Aarons-Mele. They’ll talk about mental health at work, why it’s so important for everyone to invest in creating mentally healthy workplaces, and pursuing an MBA when you have an interest in creating social change.

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Join local students and alumni to hear their perspectives on why Wharton is worth the commute to Philadelphia. Vice Dean Peggy Bishop Lane and Admissions Director Diane Sharp will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time for networking while enjoying light refreshments. Come learn what it takes to earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA while continuing to live and work in Washington, DC.

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Join students and alumnae for a special Dinner and Discussion for Women and learn how you can earn the top-ranked Wharton MBA without disrupting your career. Admissions Director Barbara Craft will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time to network while enjoying dinner.

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Advance your leadership skills, build your network, and prepare for leadership roles by participating in a three-day intensive introduction to global management strategies.

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Considering a career in biotechnology, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals? Listen in as three experts offer personal insights. In this webinar, women MBA alumnae working in the healthcare industry discuss their career journeys with Forté’s Associate Director of MBA & Professional Programs, Amber Acosta. The panelists share their experiences, offer advice, and answer questions.

Forté’s Conquer Your Career webinar series offers an inside look at what it’s like to be a woman with an MBA working in various fields. This discussion focuses on healthcare careers and is geared toward MBA and early career women.

• Discover the different career paths business school can open up, including hospital administration, healthcare consulting, and brand management.
• Hear what a typical day on the job looks like for MBA alumnae in these careers.
• Find out how these successful women knew a healthcare focus was right for them—and if it might be right for you.

We hope their stories will motivate you, inspire you, and help guide your own career choices.

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Exclusive Pre-Night Networking Reception for Forté Women of Color College Leadership Conference Attendees

As a part of your experience, PNC would also like to invite you to an optional Pre-Night Networking Reception. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to network with other conference attendees, Forté staff, and PNC professionals. Refreshments will be served. Attire is business casual.

Location:
PNC PLACE — Washington, DC
800 17th Street
Washington, DC 20006

Time: 
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Stop by anytime!

RSVP required by Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Please note: This event is open to Forté Women of Color College Leadership Conference attendees only.

The QS Connect MBA event in Washington, DC is a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one and face-to-face with admissions directors from 20+ top business schools such as Cambridge, UMD -Smith, GW, American, and Cornell.

Register to get the personalized attention you deserve in your search of the right MBA program for you.

Additionally at this event, we will provide you with a brief consultation on interview and presentation skills, a resume review, and a chance to take a new professional headshot – all for free.

The event is free to attend but you must register as space is limited.

For specific questions you can send us an email to connect121team@qs.com

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When women of color have their voices heard, we all win. Diverse perspectives lead to brilliant solutions for everyone, from corporations to consumers to communities. Join us at our free Women of Color College Leadership Conference and we’ll help you position yourself for maximum success in college, business, and beyond.

Get set for success with Forté:

• Hone your critical thinking and presentation skills during the experiential workshop
• Discover new ways to position your diverse candidacy for the greatest career impact
• Dialogue with diverse professionals who will share how to bring your authentic self to the workplace and expand on other hot topics based on your suggestions

Don’t miss this unique chance to explore your options and jump-start a fabulous career. Sophomore and junior African-American and Latina women from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This event is hosted by The PNC Financial Services Group.

EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 6, 2019

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Spotlight On: Columbia Women in Business (CWiB) is an event for women interested in learning more about the Columbia Business School full-time MBA program. The event will include opportunities to learn more about student life at CBS, hear from an alumna, experience a class firsthand, and more.

Please note: Attire is smart casual.

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The QS Connect MBA event in New York City is a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one and face-to-face with admissions directors from 20+ top business schools such Cornell, Cambridge, Syracuse, U of Miami, and IE.

Register to get the personalized attention you deserve in your search of the right MBA program for you.

Additionally at this event, we will provide you with a brief consultation on interview and presentation skills, a resume review, and a chance to take a new professional headshot – all for free.

The event is free to attend but you must register as space is limited.

For specific questions you can send us an email to connect121team@qs.com

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In today’s dynamic world, the old static planning methods no longer work. The key to success is to create an adaptive enterprise capable of generating winning strategies and renewing those strategies as the environment changes. Implementing Winning Strategies offers a set of practical tools to achieve this kind of organizational agility. The program introduces you to the Strategic Learning Process, a unique 4-step model which has been battle tested and is being applied successfully by many global companies and not-for-profit organizations to create and implement winning strategies repeatedly over time.

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On the job and in our personal lives, solid negotiation skills are key to our success. Negotiation is both an art and a strategic process that involves building trust and developing relationships, as well as influencing and shaping behaviors that result in mutually satisfying agreements for all.

The Negotiation and Influence program is an intensive, interactive three-day program that will help you develop strategies to effectively plan and prepare for negotiations, and show you how to increase your power and influence while maintaining positive relationships. Through a series of challenging, innovative exercises based on today’s workplace dynamics you will evaluate your own skills and predispositions, utilize key concepts introduced in the program to hone your performance and gain greater confidence to succeed in the most challenging situations.

Led by award-winning Haas Lecturer and Social Psychologist, Holly Schroth, Negotiation and Influence focuses on learning by doing. Participants will walk-away with useful strategies that can immediately be incorporated into their job performance and everyday life.

Learn how to:

• Successfully plan for, initiate and conclude negotiations to maximize value for both parties
• Avoid language irritators, engage in problem-solving conversations and manage conflict
• Use social psychological tools to build trust, strengthen relationships and manage emotions
• Manage complex team dynamics and utilize the skills needed to negotiate within and between teams
• Adopt non-verbal communication strategies that project confidence and promote cooperation
• “Shadow negotiate” (negotiate behind the scenes) to gain buy-in and build collaboration
• Navigate the intricacies of negotiating with people from different cultures and backgrounds

The ability to negotiate and influence others is not limited to our professional lives. This program is invaluable for anyone that wants to resolve conflict and reach agreements in any aspect of their lives. Come prepared to build greater confidence in your ability to negotiate, influence and develop long-term, highly productive relationships, whether at work or at home!

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Our Negotiations & Conflict Management short course helps you master highly effective and dynamic negotiation strategies to apply in an array of business environments. You’ll feel more confident making tough decisions within the realm of bargaining, have the ability to close deals more effectively, and you’ll have enhanced your overall negotiation skill set to drive growth within your organization.

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Marketers today face a constant proliferation of marketing channels, the growing power of the connected customer, and an explosion of new digital tools. To succeed, marketers must be able to plan, implement, and measure the impact of their digital strategies and integrate them with their traditional marketing and business goals. The Digital Marketing Strategy program teaches executives about the key digital marketing channels and strategies available to them. And while social networks come and go and apps gain fame and decline in popularity, the program teaches the managerial frameworks and strategies behind them, so that your decision making can be applied to whatever the next big thing in digital marketing might be. You’ll learn how to think strategically and develop an ROI-based marketing plan, so that you can identify what’s right for your customer and your organization.

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The need for practical financial expertise has only become more urgent over the last decade, given rapidly evolving regulatory, technological and market developments. Modern Finance Topics for Senior Executives provides an intensive five-day overview of the modern finance skills, techniques and issues that are most pertinent to top executives of business firms.

Topics in this workshop include:

• Financial Technology
• Modern Capital Structure and Valuation Techniques
• Risk Management
• Current Global Markets and Regulatory Environments
• Projections of How Finance is Likely to Evolve in the Future

The goal of this short course is to combine seasoned managers and directors with some of the best researchers and teachers of modern finance in an intensive, interesting and constructive dialogue that adds substantial value in a time-efficient format. The agenda includes content by senior faculty, case studies, small group interaction and panel discussions with industry experts.

Program takeaways:

• Modern finance topics & techniques: Acquire and/or update skills in modern financial diagnostics and financial accounting, and understand their application in a global competitive environment.
• Global perspectives: Understand current dynamics and issues within global financial markets and their impact on strategy.
• Regulatory environments: Learn about the new regulatory environment, especially in the context of emerging financial technologies, and how regulation environments may evolve going forward.

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Capabilities with people whether reading a client’s concern or settling an internal conflict influence results and determine success. Over three days, Negotiation Strategies teaches you how to get the most out of negotiations by creating a winning proposition for both sides. You also explore methods for successful conflict resolution and understand the impact of cultural differences in the negotiation process.

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On any given day, the media presents us with well-publicized and scrutinized stories of organizational crises. But while some crises make headlines, others may be less public but no less threatening to an organization. The reality is that every organization is vulnerable to crises. And when a crisis arises, the first thing people look for is a leader. Executives who may be exceptional leaders under normal operations find themselves facing the pressures of time to preserve shareholder confidence, mitigate brand damage, and ultimately protect the bottom line. The Crisis Leadership: Navigating through Difficult Times program prepares leaders for this challenge, recognizing that crisis situations require different leadership than normal conditions and that leaders can’t wait until they’re in the midst of a disaster to seek help. The three-day program teaches upper- and senior-level executives how to strategically manage complex situations where the stakes are high. Participants learn how to avoid making bad leadership decisions under pressure and how to leverage the situation to remind stakeholders, their teams, and themselves of their core values. Executives also identify how to learn from a crisis, walking away better equipped to lead through the inevitable challenges of tomorrow.

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We know we need to be strategic and build for the long term, but we are living in a world that is changing faster each and every day. Join us for a complimentary webinar where Columbia Business School Professor Angela Lee will share best practices and pitfalls to avoid for you and your team as you develop the strategic plan for your organization.

You’ll walk away with:

• A framework to come up with agile strategies that adapt
• A list of questions to keep in your back pocket to pressure test your assumptions
• Proven techniques to check your and your team’s bias when devising a strategy

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It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

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It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

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Join local students and alumni to hear their perspectives on why Wharton is worth the commute to Philadelphia. Vice Dean Peggy Bishop Lane and Admissions Director Diane Sharp will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time for networking while enjoying light refreshments. Come learn what it takes to earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA while continuing to live and work in New York City.

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A panel of Leadership Programmes students and alumnae will share their journeys and their London Business School experience. Afterwards, join them and colleagues from the Recruitment & Admissions teams at a drinks reception, where you can ask them any questions about the programmes and the School.

Agenda:

• 18.45  19.00 Registration
• 19.00  19.10 Welcome and Introduction
• 19.10  20.00 Panel Session and Q&A
• 20.00  21.00 Drinks reception with the panel and the Recruitment & Admissions teams

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The role of women in business and management is changing.

As we recognise the need to share more insights on female leadership, we are pleased to invite you to our first Women & MBA Online Event on 20 November.

The event will bring together leading international business schools for a fully interactive programme featuring:

• Live webinar sessions
• MBA success stories
• One-to-One online meetings
• Individual and group chats

You will discover the latest MBA opportunities available to women at the world top MBA schools from Europe and North America.

Join us and explore diverse perspectives on female leadership and gender diversity in the workplace. Secure your spot by registering today!

We look forward to welcoming you for our inaugural Women & MBA Access Online event!

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Join students and alumni to hear their perspectives on the value of Wharton’s EMBA program. Vice Dean Peggy Bishop Lane and Admissions Director Diane Sharp will be on hand to provide an overview of what makes the Wharton MBA Program for Executives unique and share insight into the admissions process. You’ll have time for networking while enjoying light refreshments. Come learn what it takes to earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA without disrupting your career.

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It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

Register

It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

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Join us at our next information session and learn what makes NYU Stern’s Executive MBA program unique! The evening includes a networking reception with light refreshments followed by a short presentation overviewing NYU Stern’s Executive MBA program and panel discussion with an admissions director, current student and alumni. As a special thank you for attending, you will receive an Application Fee waiver certificate ($175 value) at the end of the information session. Come learn more about how the NYU Stern Executive MBA Program can help transform your capabilities.

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Storytelling has always been central to human experience it’s how we explain and make sense of the world. But today, as media-savvy audiences begin to tune out advertising messages while searching for ever-more-immersive entertainment experiences, the way businesses and professionals need to communicate is changing. Led by best-selling author Frank Rose and offered in partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts, Strategic Storytelling introduces the concept of “story thinking” and shows how it can be used to achieve maximum impact in a digital world.

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Please join an Admissions Officer, along with current students and alumni to learn more about Fuqua’s School of Business working professional programs: The Weekend Executive and Global Executive programs.  Lunch is provided.

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BCG Advance is an exclusive, two-day leadership and recruiting event focused on advancing women’s careers. Our goal is to inspire, educate and prepare female professionals for a career in consulting and with BCG.

At BCG Advance, you will:

• Network with a wide set of passionate and successful professionals from across the U.S.
• Meet BCG senior leaders and consultants
• Further develop your leadership skills
• Learn about the work we do and a rewarding career in consulting
• Partake in first round interviews with BCG!

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It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

Register

It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

Register

It’s as if you are visiting us, but instead, we are visiting you! Maybe you met us at an MBA fair; read about our focus on business, technology, and analytics leadership on our website; or your boss’s boss is an alumnus and loved it. Regardless of how you heard about our program, this is your opportunity to really get to know the Tepper School MBA program.

What Happens at a Tepper Talk?

At each Tepper Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear from our Admissions team on what makes the Tepper School MBA program different.
• Find out how the Masters Career Center can change your career trajectory.
• Discuss with alumni about how the Tepper School MBA program impacted their careers.
• Meet alumni and fellow prospective students to start building your network.

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Embracing Diversity is our annual forum of inclusivity for UCLA Anderson’s prospective students. During this annual two-day forum, UCLA Anderson invests in its future student body and celebrates its continued vibrance, equity, diversity and inclusion. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the UCLA Anderson full-time and fully-employed (FEMBA) programs, student experience, and resources
• Experience an inclusive community that celebrates the power that every person has to shape the future
• Gain valuable insight on how to position yourself as a leading candidate for admission
• Network with Anderson students, alumni, staff, and faculty

The conference is hosted in partnership with the following student clubs: Anderson Latino Management Association (ALMA), Black Business Students Association (BBSA), and Out@Anderson.

If you have any questions, please email mba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu.

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