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The mission of the Black MBA Association is to promote a healthy and supportive learning environment for Black students in the graduate business programs at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. 
 

Our key focus areas are:

  • Building and expanding our professional networks

  • Emphasizing professional and social development and

  • Empowering our communities

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You have probably studied about the BRIC countries but what do you know about Africa- the New Emerging Market? Come join us on April 23 rd to find out more and enjoy a night full of knowledge, culture, food and fun. We start with a FREE Africa Forum entitled “Fear of the Unknown- Doing Business on the Continent” from 5-6:30pm in Tyser Auditorium. The forum will feature a panel discussion with Juliana Oyegun- World Bank Group, Kip Yego- IBM and Peter Clottery- Voices of America who will discuss business trends in Africa, share some of their experiences and answer your questions. From there, we will move to the Executive Dining Hall from 6:30-8pm to celebrate the African Diaspora. Here you will be able to enjoy delicious food from 6 countries for only $5 (tickets sold in advance and at the door), watch cultural entertainment and learn more about the cultures represented by Smith students as you are “transported” around the globe. It’s a night you don’t want to miss! For more information contact Peter Mbugua: pmbugua2009@rhsmith.umd.edu

News Archive
 Announcing the Africa Economic Review (AER)
At a time when Africa is so “high” on the policy agenda of
many nations and corporations, the BMBAA’s vision for
African Economic Review is to be a medium of
excellence for information on African economy and
financial markets for the Smith MBA Community. Our first
review seeks to familiarize the Smith community with some
key African economy and their well-being. Our choice of
focus countries for the maiden edition was based purely on
ease and availability of up to date information. Achieving
our objective is critical for keeping people engaged in Africa
and encouraging foreign investment. Nevertheless, African
leaders must support any private initiative with appropriate
government capital spending in key vital sectors, such as
health, education, infrastructures and governmental
institutions. -- Okon Enyenihi, MBA Candidate 2008 & Editor
►Download Africa Economic Review, May 2007 (PDF)
 ►Download Africa Economic Review, June 2007 (PDF)