Put Your MBA Knowledge to Work, Gain Experience & Make a Difference

Are you an MBA student wanting to accumulate real-world business experience?

Centro is accepting applications for the Fall 2016 intake of its MBA Advisor Program - an accelerated program designed to train MBA students to become small business consultants.

We will match you with a rising small business owner enrolled in Centro's Entrepreneur Readiness Program and in working together to build his business, over a 14-week period you will gain practical experience in:

  • Management consulting
  • Small business finance
  • Credit analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Professional coaching

The MBA Advisor Program provides participants with an invaluable opportunity to directly apply what they learn in school towards helping local, talented, small business entrepreneurs to develop their business plan while accumulating hands-on experience.

Interested? Apply online today.

Criteria for MBA Student Advisors

  • 1-3 years professional work experience
  • Proven team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Committed to learning and self-improvement
  • Ability to commit between 5-10 hours per week during the program

Program Duration
From September 16 through December 16, 2016.

Interview Period & Deadline

  • Interviews start in August
  • Final selection: Friday, Sept 5th, 2016

Interview Format
One-hour behavior interview, including a business case study interview.

Inquiry Contact
Please email Irina Kurtsevaya at irina@centrocommunity.org.

More Information

Learn more about the structure, methodology, benefits and requirements to participate in the MBA Advisor Program. And view the roadmap MBA Student Advisors use to guide their small business entrepreneurs.