Texas MBA Diversity Forum
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing a diverse, well balanced, real-world business education. Through the Texas MBA Diversity Forum event, qualified students are given the opportunity to connect with members of the McCombs community, including current students, alumni, faculty, staff and other applicants, as they learn the vital skills essential to navigating the MBA application process.
The 10th Annual Diversity Forum was held on October 20-21, 2011. Activities included: MBA information sessions, business school tours, class visits, faculty panels, workshops, a case discussion, MBA student and alumni panels, informal socials and other networking opportunities.
Due to space constraints, participation at Diversity Forum is by application only. LGBT, African American, Hispanic American and Native American prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for this event, but the event is open to include all prospective students, with an interest in improving the diversity in business schools and in management.
The 2011 event has passed. Thanks to all who attended! Information about the Fall 2012 event will be posted around July/August 2012.
Agenda
The 2011 event has passed. Below is an agenda that represents what those who attended the 2011 event experienced. We look forward to the next Diversity Forum event in Fall 2012.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 |
| TIME |
SESSION |
LOCATION |
| 9:00am - 2:30pm |
Check In |
Legacy Events Room, McCombs School of Business |
| 9:00 - 1:45pm |
Class Visits/School Tours/Consortium Interviews (Optional) |
Multiple Classrooms, McCombs School of Business |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Lunch with Students |
Atrium, McCombs School of Business |
| 2:30 - 2:45pm |
Official Kickoff and Welcome |
Legacy Events Room |
| 2:45 - 3:30pm |
The Texas MBA Program: Changing the Face of Leadership |
Legacy Events Room |
| 3:30 - 3:45pm |
Break |
|
| 3:45 - 4:30pm |
Roadmaps to Success: Curriculum, Concentrations |
Legacy Events Room |
| 4:30 - 5:15pm |
Added Value: The MBA+ Leadership Program & Global Connections |
Legacy Events Room |
| 5:15 - 6:30pm |
Break |
Walk over to UT Club, located at 2108 Robert Dedman Drive |
| 6:30 - 7:00pm |
MBA Reception |
UT Club |
| 7:00 - 9:00pm |
Texas MBA Dinner |
UT Club |
| 9:00pm - |
Think N'Drink (Optional - Not a Texas MBA sponsored event) |
TBD |
Friday, October 21, 2011 |
| TIME |
SESSION |
LOCATION |
| 8:00am - 8:45am |
Breakfast |
Legacy Events Room |
| 8:45 - 10:00am |
MBA Faculty Showcase |
Legacy Events Room |
| 10:00 - 10:15am |
Break |
|
| 10:15 - 11:30am |
Class Discussion with McCombs Professors |
Legacy Events Room |
| 11:30 - 12:30pm |
Lunch |
Atrium |
| 12:30 - 1:30pm |
Making the Team: Student Organizations |
Legacy Events Room |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm |
Life After the MBA: Career Opportunities & Resources |
Legacy Events Room |
| 2:15 - 3:30pm |
Road Rules: The Pathway to the Texas MBA and Financial Aid |
Legacy Events Room |
| 3:30 - 3:45pm |
Break |
|
| 3:45 - 4:30pm |
The Real World: Alumni Roundtable |
Legacy Events Room |
| 4:30 - 5:15pm |
The Way It Is: Straight Talk from Texas MBAs |
Legacy Events Room |
| 5:15 - 5:30pm |
Closing Remarks |
Legacy Events Room |
| 5:30 - 6:30pm |
Break - Ride Shuttle to Happy Hour Networking Event |
|
| 6:30 - 8:30pm |
Happy Hour Networking Event |
TBD |
| 8:30 - 9:00pm |
Shuttle back to hotel |
|
McCombs School of Business Location
We are located in the Graduate School of Business on the corner of 21st and Speedway, CBA 2.502. Parking is located on surface streets around the campus and in Brazos Garage, located half a block East of MLK and Speedway. Parking is subject to availability.
Map and Directions from Brazos Garage to McCombs