Cultivating diversity in business education

The Multicultural Professional Readiness Education Program (MPREP) is a Mike Ilitch School of Business learning community that focuses on encouraging, supporting and retaining multicultural undergraduate business students.  

As an MPREP Scholar, you belong to a close-knit, welcoming community focused on professional development, academic success, and celebrating your authentic identity and experiences. We're with you from your first day on campus to that triumphant moment when you walk across the stage at commencement.

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Learn more about MPREP

Discover how being an Ilitch School of Business MPREP scholar can shape your undergraduate college experience.

Watch how we exemplify diversity in business

Through mentoring, workshops and other resources, the MPREP Scholars program at Wayne State’s Mike Ilitch School of Business helps students from diverse backgrounds work toward careers in business.

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MPREP supporters

Looking for a way to get involved with MPREP? Explore a full listing of our corporate partners, and submit an application to become a mentor.

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Hear from MPREP Director Lauren Scott

Learn more about the four pillars of MPREP and how they benefit our scholars as we aim to mirror the diversity of Detroit in our student body.
 

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Lauren Scott, Ph.D.

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Be part of a transformative multicultural business program at Wayne State Ilitch School of Business. Apply now, request more information or explore our academic programs.