Focus on Diversity

USC Marshall MBA Diversity Weekend 2013. RSVP now for the 2013 “Spotlight on the USC Marshall School of Business Diversity Weekend,” taking place Thursday and Friday, October 24-25, 2013 in Los Angeles. This invitation-only event is presented by the USC Black Graduate Business Leaders (BGBL) and Latino Management Business Association (LMBA), along with the Marshall Admissions and Career Resources Center offices. It will begin with “Game Changers,” an interactive conference on October 24th highlighting individuals and organizations that are changing the game by making diversity a strategic business imperative. Panels and keynote will include Marshall Alumni and Industry Leaders discussing best practices in innovative diversity strategies and offering exclusive insights into their success as MBA’s. On October 25th, MBA Admissions will sponsor the student led “Spotlight on Marshall MBA” recruiting event. This day features in-depth insights into the Marshall MBA program, Career Center resources, and Admissions presented by students, staff, and faculty. Details will be sent post RSVP

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. An alliance of leading American business schools in partnership with the corporate community, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management seeks to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the significant under-representation of African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans and Native Americans in member schools' enrollment and in the ranks of management.

The Consortium recruits qualified U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents from these underrepresented groups, as well as other individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the Consortium mission. Prospective USC Marshall candidates who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply using the Consortium application. (If you apply as a Consortium candidate, you are not required to complete the USC Marshall application). For more information, visit www.cgsm.org.

Forté Foundation. A consortium of major corporations, leading business schools, and influential non-profit organizations, the Forté Foundation is a powerful change agent that provides information, scholarships and networking opportunities for talented women interested in leadership roles in business. The USC Marshall MBA Program is proud to be a member of the Foundation. For more information, and to receive information about Forté's upcoming events, visit www.fortefoundation.org.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow. Created to increase the presence of minorities of high potential in leading entry-level careers and major graduate business schools, MLT prepares young professionals for leadership positions in corporations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures.  For more information, visit www.ml4t.org.