Grand Valley State University - Seidman College of Business

The Seidman MBA is a program primarily for working professionals. Most students are employed when they begin their MBA studies and remain employed by the same firms when they graduate. However, there are a handful of students interested in pursuing new career options and professional opportunities, and they do feel that Grand Valley’s career services can be lacking. Many would appreciate if the office became “more visible and helpful.” As one somewhat frustrated student expounds, “Career Services should help expose students to jobs and internships and to business people in the community in order to help us get better jobs. They need to foster introductions with those companies that strongly value a MBA from GVSU.”

Grand Valley manages at attract a “great mix of personalities” who hail “from different backgrounds.” Most agree that their peers are “friendly and easy to approach.” Moreover, they are “intelligent” and quite focused on “pursuing success inside and outside of the classroom.” A graduating student adds that she has found her fellow students to be “encouraging and supportive and always willing to lend a hand to a friend.” Further, the vast majority of Grand Valley MBA students maintain full-time employment while enrolled, and they manage to successfully incorporate their work experience into class discussions. Many students truly appreciate this facet and find it adds to their “market knowledge” and certainly “helps to expand horizons.”

Though many MBA candidates are busy juggling their jobs and families, they are quick to assert that “there is always something fun to do” around campus. Students also love hometown Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city. Located between Detroit and Chicago, Grand Rapids is a vibrant city in its own right. Students can take advantage of a myriad of cultural events and opportunities. Entertainment options include the Grand Rapids Symphony, Broadway Theater Guild, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Opera Grand Rapids. Sports enthusiasts will also find their appetite satiated. Grand Rapids features several professional sports teams including the Griffins (AHL hockey), and the Whitecaps (baseball).