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Overview

For nearly three decades, the William Davidson Institute has supported and enhanced the global emerging market experiences of students at the University of Michigan. Through our programs, courses and projects, students contribute their knowledge and energy toward solving the challenges of enterprises and organizations across multiple sectors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In doing so, participating students gain insights, leadership and cross-cultural skills that will shape their professional careers. Our current opportunities include:

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACTION PROJECTS (MAPS)

In partnership with U-M’s Ross School of Business, we organize and sponsor unique, action-based learning opportunities in LMICs for full-time and part-time MBA students. These projects help students build new skills, expand their understanding of global businesses, and build resilience. Our partner organizations benefit from the engagement, energy and knowledge of students from a top-ranked research university.

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ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

Through our close affiliation with Michigan Ross, WDI supports multi-disciplinary courses designed to apply business strategies in a variety of sectors, cultural contexts and fields.

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DAVIDSON FIELD SCHOLARS

A highly selective group of U-M graduate students who intentionally engage with WDI in addressing business challenges faced by entrepreneurs, investors, governments and nonprofit organizations operating in low- and middle income countries.

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GLOBAL IMPACT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our summer internships provide high-quality, action-based learning opportunities for graduate students to work with both for-profit enterprises and nonprofits, while providing meaningful business assistance and support to those organizations.

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Featured projects

From Rwanda to the Philippines, Student Projects Span the MAP

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Intent on Action: The 23–24 Davidson Field Scholars

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Connection, Identity and Race: From MBA to Author

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Amy Hunter

Executive Research Associate

“I highly recommend MBA students consider a project that pushes them outside of their comfort zone. I wouldn’t have traded this experience for the world.”

Nadia KapperRoss MBA student and Rwanda MAP Team Leader

“Working with the William Davidson Institute is a unique opportunity to put theory into practice in complex environments.”

Douglas ElyUniversity of Michigan MBA-MS & 2021 Davidson Field Scholar