At Michigan Ross, international programs allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, tackle business challenges from a global perspective, and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences with their classmates while building lifelong connections around the world.

On the 10th season premiere of Business Beyond Usual, our full time MBA students speak to why they went global. They discuss various programs: student-led treks through MTREK, international Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP), and study abroad through the MBA Global Semester Exchange Program. They dive into the day-to-day life of time abroad, talking about the challenges — from language barriers to unfamiliar corporate culture — and reminiscing on the highlights of their travels.

The students come away from their experiences with more empathy, compassion, and confidence, not to mention new friends and a deeper understanding of global business.

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• Hosts: Aishwarya Raja and Oghoghosa Igbineweka
• Guests: Diane Jen, Abha Bhanu, Breezy Adams, Dominique Gill, and Janel Weatherly
• Executive Producers: Sylvia Percovich, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Jasmin Lopez
• Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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On the Season 9 finale of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, next year’s BBU hosts, Jasmin Lopez, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Sylvia Percovich, join this season’s hosts, Vashisht Sai, Aishwarya Dhume, and Mark O’Connell, to pass the torch and prepare for graduation. In the first part of the episode, our graduating hosts share their excitement for post-grad life and reflect on their time at Michigan Ross, discussing their favorite moments and biggest challenges.

In the second part of the episode, our incoming hosts gear up to become MBA 2s. They express their enthusiasm for settling in at Ross, strengthening friendships, being more present, and contributing to the Ross community.

Thank you, Vashisht, Aishwarya, and Mark, for an incredible ninth season of BBU! Go Blue!

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• Hosts: Jasmin Lopez, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, Sylvia Percovich
• Guests: Vashisht Sai, Aishwarya Dhume, Mark O’Connell
• Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
• Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashisht Sai sit down with Dave Brandon, former CEO and current Executive Chairman of Domino’s. Dave takes us through his long and varied career, from attending U-M as a student athlete and aspiring teacher to working in executive leadership roles across industries. He discusses his approach to taking two different companies public, as well as the challenges he faced throughout his career. The conversation is a masterclass in creative problem-solving and how leaders persevere.

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• Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Vashisht Sai
• Guest: Dave Brandon
• Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
• Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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