Similar to most business schools, Leeds has a variety of clubs where students can supplement their experience through a wide variety of opportunities. Speakers, consulting projects, treks and lunch and learn panels are just some of the ways in which clubs enrich the lives of Leeds MBA candidates. We have all the standards you would expect like the Marketing Club and Finance Club, but wait, thereās more!Ģż
Pop quiz - who was Adam Smith? Having some trouble remembering? You probably learned about him back in your high school economics class. Still canāt remember? Donāt worry, I had to take a quick Wikipedia refresher too. For those of you who arenāt Jeopardy fanatics, Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher who most famously authored , considered a fundamental work in classical free market economic theory.Ģż
In his likeness, the was born in 2011 as an āexpansive, chapter-based network of MBA students, professionals, and business leaders who work to promote debate and discussion about the moral, social, and economic benefits of capitalismā and starting this year, Leeds has its very own chapter!Ģż
At the clubās kickoff event at Fate Brewing, President James Dudley and his team shared their excitement for putting a āBoulder-spinā on activities for this upcoming year. This fall, they plan on having lively discussions with speakers on and space exploration. There are also treks to both Palm Springs and Denver focused on blockchain technology and the relationship of business and government.
Thatās What They Said:Ģż
āIām joining this club because I don't have a focus right now and I want to explore my options in the MBA programāĢż
Evan Pellaux, MBA ā20
āI came here because itās really interesting to see how free markets can help solve a lot of societyās problems. I really liked Carlosā pitch on impact investing and I think thatās generally the way the marketās headed.ā
George Cherry, MBA ā19
āThereās lots of value that one gains out of these type of retreats...you donāt really get this from any of the other clubs.ā
Sonia Prakasam, MBA ā19
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