Extended Reach Program
In harmony with the Mission of the Marriott School of Management to emphasize Education, Research, Outreach and Friendship, the Extended Reach Program works to build an internal climate that respects difference by attracting, developing, and mentoring men and women from diverse cultures and ethnic origins. The Mission of the Extend Reach Program is to:
- Help students learn to apply their business and leadership skills through assisting communities, including the Church, that are increasingly diverse.
- Provide students with opportunities to practice business problem-solving and needs assessment as they partner with those community-based organizations that provide services to individuals and groups from different cultures and across a broad economic spectrum.
- Empowering students who respect difference and understand the nexus of economic and social well-being, to become civic-minded and engaged in their communities.
Internal Climate
Efforts are continuous to improve the internal climate of the Marriott School to be supportive to underrepresented minority students and to provide non-minority students with both cultural awareness and sensitivity to diversity issues so they can be more effective in today’s diverse workforce.
Financial Aid
Several corporations and private donors have partnered with the Marriott School to provide significant financial support to the Extended Reach Program. This has led to the creation of the Extended Reach Scholarships which provide generous scholarships to qualified students who desire to earn a graduate management degree at the Marriott School of Management. Scholarships awards vary by program, individual student need, and are renewed each year based on scholastic performance and participation in advancing the mission of the Extended Reach Program. To apply, go to http://marriottschool.byu.edu/aid/.
Mentoring
Seasoned alumni, who have succeeded in their chosen field, provide networking, offer insight, and give direction that further enhances the experience of current students. Current students also participate by mentoring potential students throughout the application and admission process.
Eligibility Requirements
- African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander or Native American
- U.S. citizen or have the right to work permanently in the U.S.
- Completed undergraduate baccalaureate college degree
- Minimum college GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent
- Earned a minimum GMAT score of 550 (or equivalent GRE score for MPA program)
- Accepted into a Marriott School of Management graduate program (MBA, MPA, MACC, or MISM)
Marriott School Master's Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Ranked among the top 30 business programs in the world, a Marriott School MBA offers an outstanding management education of superior value that opens doors to advancement and widens the scope of opportunity. http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mba/
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Offered through the George W. Romney Institute of Public Management, the Marriott School MPA program prepares students to meet the demands of public service with a strong understanding with a strong understanding of effective management principles. http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mpa/
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Highly recognized as one of the top three programs in the nation, the Marriott School MAcc program continuously sends highly skilled, ethical graduates into the workforce to lead the world’s financial institutions. http://marriottschool.byu.edu/macc/
Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) Marriott School MISM students are in high demand and the program blends information systems theory with a “hands on” approach to learning information systems design and implementation skills. http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mism/
Find Out More
If you are a prospective student of African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, or Native American descent, and would like to learn more about the Marriott School’s graduate degrees and Extended Reach Program, please visit us online at http://marriottschool.byu.edu/diversity/ or email us at extended_reach@byu.edu
