MBA Class of 2026 Orientation
by MBA Programs
Registration
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Agenda
Past Events
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
GEP, Kearney, and McKinsey
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
Micron, Kearney, and Google
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Our expert presenters from Zintervu will give you a complete overview of how to do well in your case interviews in this fast-paced workshop. You will be challenged to think beyond simple frameworks and be prepped to handle a variety of analytical problems in your upcoming interviews.
Students must register externally for this event through this link: https://zintervu.com/event/broad-college-of-business-michigan-state-aug-22/
After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom link & password for the session and a link to download a student workbook (pdf file). Please check your spam and junk folders for this email. You will need this workbook for the session.
Learn foundational, relevant, and cutting-edge digital skills that boost confidence and help enable practical conversations with employers across business functions and industries. This event will be an online session. Passcode: Broad
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
A formal welcome event for the Class of 2025, Class of 2026, program leadership, and faculty. Meet with your fellow members of the program, and learn about the various student resource groups that can build a stronger sense of community!
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understanding career development theory through experiential and skill-based learning. Active practice of career management, networking, negotiation, goal setting, and development planning skills.
THIS IS FOR STUDENTS IN COHORT 1 (enrolled in MBA 843 section 301).
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Understanding career development theory through experiential and skill-based learning. Active practice of career management, networking, negotiation, goal setting, and development planning skills.
THIS IS FOR STUDENTS IN COHORT 2 (enrolled in MBA 843 section 302).
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
Dell, Johnson & Johnson, and Chevron
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
Meta, Dow, Intel
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
Verizon, Wendy's, and Kellanova
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understanding career development theory through experiential and skill-based learning. Active practice of career management, networking, negotiation, goal setting, and development planning skills.
THIS IS A JOINT PRESENTATION. ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THIS SESSION.
The Russell Palmer Career Management Center hosts the next career/academic track focused alumni panel. Companies include:
Google, Amazon, Target, and Microsoft
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
To start the day, the incoming students will have time to ask any questions they may have. Following the Q&A, we will review the agenda for the day.
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
To help prepare the incoming class, the MBA Programs Office has developed curriculum (in partnership with 2nd year MBA students).
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Students have the opportunity to take a break after the morning sessions and also grab some lunch.
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
To help prepare the incoming class, the MBA Programs Office has developed curriculum (in partnership with 2nd year MBA students).
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The MBA Programs Office will discuss various policies, procedures, and structures that relate to your success.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come join the MBA Association at HopCat for Happy Hour. This will be an excellent opportunity for the 1st and 2nd years to get to know each other and learn more about the MBAA!
Two drink tickets will be provided, and food will also be served.
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Students will check-in for their next day of orientation. This session also includes the announcement of your MBA Teams!
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
The Assistant Dean for MBA Programs, Cheri DeClercq, will welcome and address the incoming class.
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Greg Janicki will welcome the Class of 2026 and guide team building exercises.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Students have the opportunity to take a break after the morning sessions and also grab some lunch.
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
To help prepare the incoming class, the MBA Programs Office has developed curriculum (in partnership with 2nd year MBA students).
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
To help prepare the incoming class, the MBA Programs Office has developed curriculum (in partnership with 2nd year MBA students).
9:35 AM – 10:00 AM
Students will check-in for their orientation, receive their nametags, and other materials!
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
The Associate Dean for MBA, EMBA, and Professional Master's Programs will welcome and address the incoming class.
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
During this session, you will learn important pieces that will add to your success of being a Michigan State University student.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Students have the opportunity to take a break for the day and also grab some lunch.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
To help prepare the incoming class, the MBA Programs Office has developed curriculum (in partnership with 2nd year MBA students).
Where
Minskoff Pavilion
651 N. Shaw Lane, Room M100, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States
Speakers
Associate Dean
Associate Dean for MBA, EMBA, and Professional Master's Programs
Broad College of Business
Cheri DeClercq
Assistant Dean for MBA Programs
Broad College of Business
Wayne Hutchison
Managing Director
Full-Time MBA Program and STEM MBA Program
William Horton-Anderson
Assistant Director
Full-Time MBA Program and STEM MBA Program