STRONG LEADERS MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON BUSINESS AND SOCIETY.

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I AM CONSTANTLY CHALLENGED AND CHANGED BY THE PERSPECTIVES THAT MY PEERS BRING INTO THE DISCUSSION. THESE PEOPLE ARE AUTHENTIC, CRAZY SMART, AND COMMITTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO BETTERING THE WORLD.LAURA BUCKNER, MBA/MA in Educational Leadership ’15

At the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy,

you’ll grow as an ethical and socially responsible leader. You’ll

gain the strategic perspective, business knowledge, and

management skills to deliver strong organizational performance

while mindfully making a positive impact on society and the

environment. An array of learning experiences—including

classes, internships, and conferences—will deepen your

understanding and practice of the key principles of socially

responsible leadership: ethical decision making and governance,

social and community accountability, diversity and inclusion,

and environmental sustainability.

GO BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL MBA.

Located at the heart of the Mills College campus, the Lokey School of

Business and Public Policy offers a high degree of intellectual challenge in a

collaborative, personalized learning environment. Small classes feature close

interaction among faculty and students, lively discussion, and project-focused

teamwork. In this environment, you’ll master business fundamentals and hone

your critical-thinking, analytic, and quantitative skills. You’ll develop a flair for

collaborative problem solving while you strengthen your voice for leadership.

With four paths to a master of business administration (MBA) and two innovative joint master’s degrees to

choose from, you’ll find a degree program that perfectly suits your educational needs and professional

goals. You can further customize your program by choosing concentrations and electives that focus

on your area of interest. And you can create a schedule that works for you by selecting from day

and evening courses during fall and spring semesters. Summer classes expand your options.

The full-time MBA can be completed in two

to three years and the part-time MBA can be

completed in three to five years.

The bachelor’s-to-master’s accelerated degree

enables Mills undergraduates to complete all

requirements for the bachelor’s degree, then continue

for one additional year to complete the MBA.

The joint MBA/MA in educational leadership

prepares leaders committed to innovation in education

and can be completed in three years or less.

The joint master’s degree in public policy and

business administration (MPP/MBA) prepares you

to harness the power of policy and business to

address pressing social problems. The degree can

be completed within three years.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

16STUDENTS

ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION

AN MBA WITH A CAUSEThe Mills MBA Program opened so many doors

and expanded my thinking around the range of

leadership opportunities that I could pursue. It gave

me the skills to strategically and financially prepare

companies for growth that aligns with my personal

values and inspires new models for making

financial and social impact. Through the program’s

Career Services Office, I secured an incredible

internship at Inner City Advisors that provided

practical lessons to complement the program’s

academic framework, and later developed into a

full-time position. Today, I invest in growing small

businesses that create good jobs—and, in the

process, a more equitable and impactful economy

in the Bay Area.

NINA ROBINSON, MBA ’11 Managing Director, Portfolio & Capital Inner City Advisors Advisor, Fund Good Jobs

“I CHOSE MILLS BECAUSE IT BUILDS FEARLESS AND COMPASSIONATE LEADERS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO THRIVE IN BUSINESS.

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A VISIONARY ENTREPRENEURMy friends at Mills and I brainstormed about

how business can solve problems. I knew there

was an unmet need for masculine clothes for

women and transmen, and with fellow students’

encouragement, I came to believe I could fill that

need. As I planned the launch of Saint Harridan,

my network of Mills friends and faculty provided

expertise, capital, and ongoing encouragement—

plus a multitude of connections. As I continue

growing the business, skills I gained in classes

and the management practicum I did with a

local clothing company have proven invaluable

to strategic thinking and tactical operations.

Saint Harridan exemplifies the Mills MBA social

value ethos. We have an important mission, and

we accomplish it through sustainable business

practices. It’s my perfect world.

MARY GOING, MBA ’12 Founder and CEO Saint Harridan

“THE CONFIDENCE AND NETWORKS I GAINED AT MILLS ARE WORTH FAR MORE THAN THE COST OF MY MBA.

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OF FACULTY ARE WOMEN

2/3

FIND INSPIRATION IN COMMUNITY.

When you enroll at the Lokey School of Business and Public Policy, you’ll become

part of an inclusive learning community where every voice matters. The diverse

backgrounds and perspectives of our students and faculty shape a distinctive

business education experience. You’ll learn skills for leadership in multicultural

organizations. You’ll discover why teams of diverse people are the most innovative.

And you’ll build relationships that will pave the way to your future success.

Among our MBA faculty are accomplished academics

who provide a strong foundation in management,

economics, and quantitative disciplines. You’ll also

meet seasoned professionals who bring real-world

experience into the classroom. Most importantly, you’ll

get to know dedicated teachers who will mentor you

one-on-one while challenging you to perform at your

highest level. Faculty regularly coach students not

only on class assignments, but also on internships

and other off-campus learning opportunities. Ties

between students and their faculty advisors often

endure long after graduation.

* Three-year average

60%

OF STUDENTS IN MILLS MBA PROGRAMS ARE PEOPLE

OF COLOR*

1/3

OF FACULTY ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR

STAND OUT. TAKE ACTION.

The insights and skills you gain in the classroom will be enriched by opportunities

to connect with leaders of innovative Bay Area businesses and social enterprises.

Through fieldwork and internships, you’ll apply theory to solving complex issues

and create change for yourself and local communities.

The Center for Socially Responsible Business at

Mills College brings together students, thought and

practice leaders, policy makers, and others to share

ideas for building profitable, sustainable organizations

that address social and environmental problems.

The center supports collaborative faculty-student

research, publishes reports, organizes workshops,

and arranges internships. The center also hosts a

high-profile annual conference in partnership with

the Lokey School of Business and Public Policy

chapter of Net Impact, an international organization

of MBA students and professionals who are working

for a sustainable future.

The city of Oakland serves as a laboratory for

experiential learning that integrates theory and

practice. Through internships and management

practica supervised by faculty, students act as

strategists, analysts, marketers, and consultants for

businesses and other organizations. Students have

served as advisors to local entrepreneurs, conducted

studies of local businesses and the economy for the

city government, drafted legislation, and, as a service

project of our Net Impact chapter, provided pro bono

consulting to local nonprofit organizations.

*Net Impact’s Business as UNusual Guide

GOLDC H A P T E R

TOP 25FOR SOCIAL IMPACT AND

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY*

NET IMPACT RANKINGS Mills earns consistently high marks from Net Impact:

INVESTING IN CHANGEAt Mills I found a community of students and

faculty who believe in creating shared value:

in increasing the size of the pie for business

and society. When we discuss case studies in

class, we ask whether a particular company

is sustainable, or whether a leader is acting

ethically. Professors help us make connections

with organizations working to benefit the

community, and students in our Net Impact

chapter volunteer as consultants for nonprofits.

Through internships with sustainable finance

institutions, I realized that I could make a positive

impact on society by providing responsible

banking services and raising investors’ awareness

of how they can create change.

HERNANDO BUITRAGO, MBA ’15 Former President Net Impact Chapter, Mills College

“THE DIVERSITY OF OUR BACKGROUNDS MAKES THIS BUSINESS SCHOOL UNIQUE. WE STRIVE TO COME TOGETHER AND MAKE THINGS THAT MATTER HAPPEN.

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DEFINE YOUR FUTURE.

From the day you start your degree program, you’ll have access to resources for

building a meaningful career that aligns with your interests and values. Through

workshops, industry panels, and individual coaching, the Career Services Office

will help you clarify your goals, design your career management strategy, develop

a resume, and refine your interviewing skills and job search strategies.

The office can also help you connect with the Mills

College network of more than 20,000 alumnae/i. As

you search for internships or post-MBA professional

positions, you’ll benefit from the office’s relationships

with employers in all sectors: business, nonprofit,

government, and social enterprise.

If you’re interested in launching your own business

or social enterprise, you’ll find plenty of support. In

addition to courses on entrepreneurship, you’ll have

access to our Entrepreneurship Forum, offering faculty

guidance and support in growing your business

passionately, purposefully, and meaningfully.

Whether you decide to work for yourself, a large

corporation or government agency, or a community-

focused social enterprise, you’ll be ready to forge

a distinctive path throughout your career. You’ll be

prepared to lead responsibly in your organization

and society, emboldened to think big about your

impact on the world, and empowered to

make a statement.

LEARN MORE. Visit a class, schedule an admission consultation, or speak with faculty, current students, and graduates.

www.mills.edu/mba

EMPLOYERSMBA graduates work in a wide range of organizations that make a difference in people’s lives, including:

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

AT&T

BANK OF THE WEST

BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES

BAY CITY CAPITAL

BENEFICIAL STATE BANK

CAPITAL IMPACT PARTNERS

CITIGROUP

DELOITTE DIGITAL

EAST WEST BANK

GENESYS

LEAPFROG

OAKLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE

PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS

PG&E

TEACH FOR AMERICA

TRINA SOLAR

US AIRWAYS

VIZ MEDIA

DIVERSE INDUSTRIES AND SECTORS

Mills MBA graduates embark on a wide range of career paths. These industries

have been the most popular in recent years:

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FINANCE/ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND EDUCATION (TIED)

CONSULTING/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HIGH TECH/TELECOM

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Nearly one-third of

our graduates enter

the nonprofit sector,

much higher than

the average (6%) for

business schools.

Sources: Mills College surveys of recent MBA graduates, 2011–14; Net Impact reports only 6% of all MBA graduates plan to work in the nonprofit sector.

66%

29%

5%

NONPROFIT/ SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY

FOR PROFIT

Ranked one of the top master’s universities in the West, Mills is a liberal arts

college for women with graduate programs for women and men. Founded

in 1852, Mills draws inspiration from our location in Oakland, California, and

the culture of innovation of the San Francisco Bay Area. At Mills, we offer a

challenging learning environment that values ideas, encourages discussion,

and supports students to become creative, independent thinkers. Our

inclusive community and student-to-faculty ratio provide opportunities

for close collaboration on research and creative projects. Mills graduates

are equipped to forge distinctive paths, emboldened to create change as

leaders and innovators, and empowered to make a statement.

ABOUT MILLS COLLEGE

5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94613 mba@mills.edu | 510.430.3173 www.mills.edu/mba