Leadership Opportunities
At Chicago GSB, we cultivate leaders who go on to start, lead, and transform global companies. Employers highly value that aspect of our program.
You can gain leadership experience in numerous ways. Leadership activities available range from taking a post or lead position with a student group; involvement on the Admissions Committee; representing peers in faculty and administrative matters; and assisting fellow students with career development.
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Student Group Leadership - Students can pursue a number of leadership opportunities that exist within the Chicago GSB community. With more than 20 student-led groups, Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students can make a profound impact by becoming a Student Group Co-Chair. These groups regularly host high-profile conferences and presentations, which give student leaders an opportunity to interact and network with some of the world’s top business and community leaders.
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Admissions Committee - The Admissions Committee is a select group of Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students who volunteer to assist the admissions team by reading applications, conducting admissions interviews and participating in local Open House events and receptions throughout the country.
- Dean's Marketing Advisory Group - The Dean's Marketing Advisory Group (DMAG) serves as a supportive arm to the marketing department at Chicago GSB. This group, more than 100 strong, provides the Deans with advice on the GSB marketing messages, marketing to specific target markets, and provides insight into the MBA decision process for individuals considering part-time mba studies.
- Student Advisory Council - The Student Advisory Council (SAC) is a student-led organization that supports and enhances the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students' Chicago GSB experience. Its mission is to foster community within the student population and does so through such activities as the mentoring program, philanthropy events, and networking events.
- Leadership Effectiveness and Development Program (LEAD) - You can take LEAD, a unique lab class, to learn how to motivate people, build relationships and influence outcomes
- The Mentor Program - Coordinated by the Student Advisory Council, the Mentor Program is dedicated to matching incoming students with current Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students. The program is designed to help new students acclimate at Chicago GSB. Students can put their leadership skills to work by either volunteering as a student mentor or as coordinator of the Mentor Program itself.
