Spartan Stories: A Broad MBA Perspective

Feb 21 2025 55 ep. 23 mins 3
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Spartan Stories gives an inside look at the Michigan State MBA program as told by current students, alumni, as well as other members of the Broad community to provide an inside glimpse at the program through a casual conversation.

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