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Partnering with Business Leaders to Support Graduate Student Success

Mission Statement:

The Graduate Business Programs (GBP) Advisory Board’s mission is to support and enhance the educational and professional experience of Graduate Business Programs students as well as to support graduate business programs across the College of Business as needed. 

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GBP Advisory Board members at Annual Strategic Planning Retreat

What does the GBP Advisory Board Do?

The Graduate Business Programs Advisory Board includes several sub-committees that help advance the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Business and Graduate Business Programs. Each committee brings together Advisory Board members and Graduate Business Programs staff to support student success, strengthen industry and community connections, and enhance the overall graduate business student experience.

Industry Trends Committee 

Provides insight on emerging workforce and industry developments to help keep Graduate Business Programs relevant, forward-looking, and aligned with employer expectations.

Outreach Committee 

supports awareness, recruitment, and community engagement by identifying opportunities to connect prospective students, organizations, and community partners with Graduate Business Programs.

Scholarship Committee 

Helps expand access and affordability by supporting scholarship fundraising, stewardship, and review efforts for Graduate Business students.

Employer Engagement Committee 

Strengthens relationships with employers through networking, mentoring, experiential learning, site visits, and other opportunities that support student career readiness.