Vision Statement

The MBA Association aims to build a broad, reputable network of talented MBA professionals and UNCW alumni committed to active community involvement and the support and career advancement of our membership.

Mission Statement

The MBA Association will maximize the capabilities of our members, develop solid relationships within our community, and continue to build on a reputation of integrity and professionalism to create a wealth of talented and successful MBA graduates.

Our Goals

1. Improve participation among and between MBA classes in MBAA and Cameron-sponsored events.
2. Utilize the knowledge and experience of local alumni aid current and future MBA students in realizing their greatest potential, and that of the MBA program.
3. Foster the active, regular exchange of information between MBA students and faculty regarding the Learning Alliance, Practicum, electives, and any other pending MBA project, event, or curriculum-related matter (i.e.: monthly “town-hall”-type meetings).
4. Actively provide current MBA students with information and access to the many resources offered by UNCW to its students (i.e.: leadership workshops, professional lectures, technology workshops, arts and culture, volunteer work, SeaWork, internships, health services, scholarships, etc.)
5. Develop more effective fundraising approach.
6. Raise more money with which to fund scholarships and MBAA-sponsored events.
7. Trade advertising on the MBAA website for goods and services. (e.g.: Port City Java for Saturday morning coffee); solicit local organizations for sponsorship.
8. Establish an active member following of the UNCW MBA Facebook group, and generally improve the regular exchange of information to current students (i.e.: interactive blog for announcements, etc).
9. Hold an annual August social for both MBA classes and their families (with food, games, etc) to set a tone of camaraderie and integration.
10. Encourage interaction between the MBA and the IMBA students.
11. Establish an annual MBA community service project
12. Create an office for a technology expert.
13. Establish a database of alums and make available to all current MBA students.
14. Create opportunities to have round-table discussions with professors.
15. Link MBAA dues to real benefits to encourage more people to pay them. Make it easy for people to pay their dues.
16. Facilitate improved access to Career Services for those who are enrolled in the MBA program to make a career change.