MBAA stands for the Master of Business Administration Association and serves as the student leadership organization for the Full-Time MBA program at the W. P. Carey School of Business.
MBAA is by students, for students, helping make the W. P. Carey MBA experience more connected, engaging, and impactful.
Our mission is to enhance the MBA experience and strengthen our community by creating opportunities for students to connect, grow, lead, and make the most of their time at W. P. Carey.
MBAA works closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to:
Build Community: Bring students together through social events, traditions, and shared experiences.
Support Professional Growth: Create opportunities for career development, networking, and alumni engagement.
Represent the Student Voice: Advocate for student needs, ideas, and feedback within the MBA program.
Promote Well-Being & Belonging: Foster an inclusive, supportive, and connected MBA community.
Create Lasting Impact: Develop initiatives that strengthen the MBA experience for current and future cohorts.
MBAA stands for the Master of Business Administration Association and serves as the student leadership organization for the Full-Time MBA program at the W. P. Carey School of Business.
MBAA consists of a second-year Cabinet, led by the Co-Presidents and Vice Presidents, along with First-Year Representatives who work alongside the Cabinet and represent their cohort.
The Cabinet leads initiatives focused on student experience, events, career and alumni engagement, marketing, community wellness and inclusive excellence, student success, and financial management.
First-Year Representatives serve as a bridge between their cohort and the MBAA Cabinet. They represent their classmates, support MBAA initiatives and events, work alongside Cabinet members, and gain experience for future MBAA leadership opportunities.
Applications for First-Year Representative positions open early in the academic year. Details about available roles, expectations, and the selection process are shared with the incoming MBA cohort.
Students can attend MBAA events, volunteer for initiatives, share ideas and feedback, participate in community activities, and connect with Cabinet members or First-Year Representatives.
Reach out directly to an MBAA Cabinet member or First-Year Representative. MBAA welcomes ideas and feedback that can improve the student experience and strengthen the MBA community.
Yes. MBAA can help amplify relevant student initiatives and collaborate with clubs when they align with the interests and needs of the MBA community.
Contact the MBAA Cabinet with information about your event, including its purpose, audience, timing, and the type of support requested. Requests are evaluated based on feasibility, available resources, and benefit to the MBA community.
MBAA welcomes opportunities to connect students with alumni and industry partners through networking, professional development, speaker events, mentorship, and other community initiatives. Please contact the MBAA Alumni & Career Development team to explore opportunities.
For general questions, contact the MBAA Co-Presidents. For questions related to a specific area, reach out to the appropriate Vice President or First-Year Representative listed on our MBAA leadership page.