How to Apply

Joining the MBA Enterprise Corps

Applicants to the Corps must be second-year or recently graduated MBAs from participating schools. They must have at least three years of significant work experience and demonstrate the willingness and capability to function effectively in a foreign environment. Previous experience overseas and knowledge of a foreign language, particularly Spanish, French and/or Portuguese are desired but not required. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for all assignments available. International students will be considered for assignments on a case by case basis. 

MBAs apply to the Corps through their school representative. A selection committee at each participating school reviews applications, interviews candidates, and nominates those whose qualifications and personal attributes identify them as potentially successful Corps members. After receiving nominations from the participating schools, MBAEC staff will match candidates to assignments based on their qualifications, preferences and assignment-specific requirements.  The Corps' in-country partner organization is then asked to rank the candidates that have been matched to it.  MBAEC staff then make every effort to place the top-ranked candidates with each organization.  

MBAEC Application Materials

• A completed and signed application;
• Two Qualifications Statements (questions found in the application form);
• Two versions of your resume-one traditional & one consultant. For a sample consultant resume, click here;
• If married, your spouse’s one-page statement of support;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• Photocopy of the front page of your passport (and spouse’s if applicable); and
• Nomination from your school’s nominating committee and/or the school representative.

What We’re Looking For

The most desirable candidates for the MBA Enterprise Corps are those who:

• Possess an MBA degree from a MBAEC participating school;
• Have three or more years of relevant work experience;
• Aspire to use their skills to “make a difference”;
• Demonstrate some level of international exposure through class work, exchange programs, international internships or personal travel;
• Maintain a strong interest in cultural enrichment and have the ability and desire to adapt to and understand the culture of their host country; and
• Recognize that the Corps is not a typical post-graduate career opportunity, but a truly unique experience with long-term career benefits.