The Ross School of Business is home to a community motivated to make a positive impact on business and society. 

Michigan Ross fundamentally believes business can and should make the world a better place. MBA students interested in making an impact during their time at Ross have many opportunities to do just that. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, want to start an impactful business, or anything else you can imagine, there are resources available to help you at Ross.




  1. Social Impact Leadership and Governance
  2. Public Management: Policy & Management in the Nonprofit Sector
  3. Community Development
  4. Organizing for Social and Political Action
  5. Social Activism, Democracy & Globalization: Perspective of the Global South
  6. Climate Economics and Policy
  7. Poverty & Inequality
  8. Fundraising and Grant Writing
  9. Behavior and Environment: Transitional Thinking for the New Normal
  10. Positive Business Communication
  11. Non-Market Strategy: Shaping the Rules of the Game
  12. Business Law & Ethics
  13. Legal Knowledge for Values-Driven Leaders
  14. Negotiating Skills In Environmental Dispute Resolution
  15. Erb Institute Seminar
  16. Strategies For Sustainable Development I: Competitive Environmental Strategies
  17. Strategies for Sustainable Development II: Managing Social Issues
  18. Leading Inclusive, High-Performing Organizations
  19. Living Business Leadership Experience
  20. Energy Markets and Energy Politics
  21. Positive Leadership and Organizing
  22. Leading People and Organizations
  23. Healthcare Startups: Understanding Needs and Creating Ventures in Healthcare
  24. Health Care Markets and Public Policies
  25. Leading a Good Life
  26. Business Leadership in Changing Times
  27. Management as a Calling

Explore Business+Impact for a deeper look at how to get involved in social impact work at Michigan Ross.