Student Advisory Group

Overview of SAG

How to Apply for 2025-26 SAG

What is the MBA Student Advisory Group (SAG)? 

The UW MBA Consortium Student Advisory Group (SAG) was established to amplify student voices and enhance the MBA experience. Comprised of 5 to 7 volunteer students, SAG members help identify educational and extracurricular needs, provide feedback on the MBA student experience, and support program development by offering meaningful, actionable suggestions to administration and faculty. 

What is the commitment? 

The UW MBA Consortium Student Advisory Group (SAG) is a voluntary commitment that fosters community and connection within an asynchronous online program. The work of SAG members contributes to stronger retention, improved student satisfaction, and greater program distinction in a competitive MBA marketplace. 

SAG members serve a one-year term from September through May, participating in eight virtual meetings over the academic year. 

Why join the SAG? 

As a SAG member, your voice helps shape the future of the UW MBA Consortium experience. You will collaborate directly with the Consortium team to inform program enhancements, advocate for student needs, and strengthen connections and support within the MBA program. 

The SAG experience also offers valuable opportunities to network with fellow students, alumni, and prospective students while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the program. Your perspective matters, and as a SAG member, you serve as a representative of the MBA student body.  

Hear from some 2024-25 SAG members about their experience (video below):

How has the SAG helped shape the MBA program? 

• Helped with the launch of the program’s Online Course Resources, including career support, which is now available in the Knowledge Base and in Canvas. 
• Initiated the Student Ambassadors program to strengthen peer connections and enhance prospective student engagement. 
• Provided valuable input for the program’s website redesign by sharing student-centered ideas and feedback. 
• Hosted our first-ever Q&A session with instructional designers to foster dialogue and share student perspectives on the learning experience. 
• Offered insightful student perspectives to help shape recruitment and marketing strategies, as well as the MBA program’s first international experience to Spain and Portugal. 
• Led a SAG Student Panel at the 2025 Annual Faculty Meeting, shaping the agenda by bringing forward key student perspectives and sharing insights on what supports a more humanized online learning experience as well as challenges students continue to face in an asynchronous environment. 
• Initiated the MBA Fundamentals Series in MBA 700 based on SAG conversations that highlighted the need for foundational knowledge, resources to support the transition into the MBA program, and networking opportunities. 
• Contributed to the preliminary revision of the program’s Student Code of Conduct by offering feedback, helping ensure it remains relevant, comprehensive, and aligned with the experiences of MBA students. 
• Showcased real ways UW MBA Consortium students are advancing their careers through video clips of SAG members featured in an upcoming article highlighting how students apply their learning professionally. 

What are the eligibility requirements to apply? 

Students who have successfully completed MBA 700, 708, and 709 prior to June 1 of the previous academic year in which they are applying for SAG, and have a cumulative MBA GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for the SAG.*  

SAG members are motivated and engaged individuals who work collaboratively in groups. They are committed to supporting their peers and contributing to the continued excellence of the UW MBA Consortium. Members must be able to commit to a one-year term of service and attend eight virtual advisory group meetings throughout the year. 

*If you are currently enrolled in MBA 700, 708, or 709, we encourage you to consider applying for the SAG once you have successfully completed these courses. 

How can you apply? 

Applications for the MBA Student Advisory Group are now open and must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Central) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Application Questions 

1. What is your first name? 
2. What is your last name? 
3. What is your university email address? 
4. What is your alternate email address? 
5. What is your phone number? 
6. What MBA courses are you currently enrolled in for Fall 2025? 
7. What is your motivation for being a member of the UW MBA Consortium Student Advisory Group? 
8. As an advisory group member, you will have the opportunity to help improve the UW MBA Consortium program for current and future students. What is one existing aspect of the program you would change or something new you would add, and why? 
9. Please upload your current resume.