Mission: Management
Description
Mission Management is a new initiative within the Business Management Association designed to take student learning beyond the classroom and into real business situations.
At the center of Mission Management is our new Consulting Division, led by our Vice President of Consulting and Director of Consulting. This division allows students to work through real-world business challenges, collaborate in teams, develop strategic solutions, and gain hands-on consulting experience while still in college.
Mission Management was created with a simple goal: to allow students to do more than learn about business and to actually practice it.
Through consulting projects, case studies, workshops, competitions, and professional mentorship, students will be challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, and approach problems the way they would in a professional environment. Our goal is to create experiences that build both the technical skills and confidence students need to succeed after graduation.
The Consulting Division will also create opportunities for students to work with businesses and professionals, allowing members to gain exposure to different industries and understand what it is really like to solve problems for a client. From developing recommendations to presenting solutions, Mission Management is designed to give students a genuine look into the world of consulting and business strategy.
As this initiative grows, our vision is to expand the number of consulting projects, partnerships, competitions, and professional opportunities available to our members. We want Mission Management to become a space where students can challenge themselves, discover their strengths, build their resumes, and form relationships with both their peers and business professionals.
Mission Management is more than another student organization initiative. It is an opportunity to bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world, giving students a mission, a team, and a real problem to solve.
The Business Management Association is a campus organization open to all students.
$15
Starter Supporter
Keeps weekly meetings running with basics like food, print materials, and workshop supplies so that more students feel welcome and stay engaged. It matters to establish a welcoming community foundation where students first discover BMA and Mission Management.
$25
Case Contributor
Directly funds the printing and preparation of hands-on case studies and problem-solving materials used in weekly workshops. This gives members their first taste of dissecting real business challenges before tackling live client projects.
$50
Workshop Builder
Supports interactive training sessions, mock interviews, and skill-building labs focused on strategy, critical thinking, and communication. This equips students with the technical acumen and confidence needed to step into professional environments.
$100
Consulting Catalyst
Provides the tech tools, software resources, and team-collaboration spaces required for the new Consulting Division to operate efficiently. Gives student consulting teams the professional-grade infrastructure they need to research, design, and pitch solutions.
$250
Client Partner
Removes logistical and financial barriers for students traveling to company tours, client site visits, and external presentations. It also gets students out of the classroom and face-to-face with real businesses, turning theoretical knowledge into lived experience.
$500
Strategy Sponsor
Fuels leadership growth at scale by supporting client pitching nights, specialized training modules, and peer coaching within the Consulting Division. It turns student problem-solvers into confident, internship-ready professionals.
$1,000
Mission Leader
Underwrites a flagship client partnership or a major annual case competition that defines the Business Management Association's year. Strengthens Mission Management as a foundational pillar for future OSU business leaders, creating more live projects, more client connections, and more job offers earned.