College of Business Administration (CBA)
Multicultural Business Scholars Program
The Multicultural Business Scholars Program (MBSP) was created to help improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students pursuing a major in business at UWL. Through a comprehensive four-year plan, and partnership with the College of Business Administration, scholars receive academic and personal support while being provided the opportunity to build relationships with their peers and faculty.
Students who are enrolled in the program take Economics 110 and Economics 120 as a cohort. In addition, they take ACCT 221/222 together. They receive mentoring and advising from faculty advisors and are connected to a staff member in the office of Multicultural Student Services. The Multicultural Business Scholars Program offers a personal approach to advising, academic support, leadership opportunities, and career development that is unmatched.
Questions about Multicultural Business Scholars Program can be directed to Dr. Laurie Miller: (608) 785-6865 or lmiller2@uwlax.edu.
Why MBSP?
The Multicultural Business Scholars Program (MBSP) offers a more personal approach to advising, academic support, leadership opportunities and career development for multicultural students majoring in business at UWL. In addition, it allows students to connect with other multicultural students majoring in business, receive mentorship, and navigate the complexities and nuances of navigating a major in a business field (accounting, economics, finance, information systems, international business, management, and marketing).
Program History
The Multicultural Business Scholars Program (MBSP) was created as a partnership between the Office of Multicultural Student Services and the College of Business Administration in 2014. OMSS noticed that many students declaring a business major entering the university after their third semester, would either change majors or leave the college altogether. As a way to curb this, the program focuses on providing mentorship from faculty members and peer mentors for students majoring in business.
Students enroll in the program and take Economics 110 and 120 as a cohort. In addition, they take ACCT 221 & 222 together. They receive mentorship and advising from faculty advisors. They also become connected to a staff member in OMSS. The program strives to offer a personal approach to advising, academic support, provide leadership opportunities, and professional development.
The ultimate goal of the program is to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students pursuing a major in business in UWL.
Services
One-on-One Meetings with faculty and instructors
Meetings include:
- Academic feedback and planning
- Academic advising
- Career exploration
- Internship and job opportunities
Peer Mentoring
- Bi-weekly meetings with other MBSP scholars
- Receive mentorship from sophomore or junior students
- Learning from other MBSP scholars about how to navigate business majors at UWL
Group Business Meetings
- Networking with other students, faculty, alumni, and business professionals
- Learning from and networking with corporate business professionals
- Learning about diversity efforts and strategies implemented by organizations
Opportunities
- Visits with various companies and organizations
- Learn from business professionals in the business field
- Connecting to CBA alumni
Application Process
Nominations for admission into the MBSP Program will be sent to any multicultural student accepted into the university and who has listed a business major.
FAQ
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Contact the Office of Multicultural Student Services (608.785.8225) or visit College of Business Administration (608.785.8090)
Is there an application?
There is no application process but upon receiving a student’s application to UWL, students who have declared a major in business will be nominated.
How do I know if I am selected?
Upon admission into UWL, a letter of admission into the program will also be included in your packet.
What are the program requirements?
- Enrollment in ECO 110, ECO 120, ACCT 221 & 222
- Meeting with faculty advisor
- One-on-one meeting with MBSP Peer Mentor
- Completion of meeting surveys