University of California summer institute for emerging managers and leaders

Key Dates

Sept. 27 Online Application Opens

The application for 2024 SIEML program opens September 27, 2023. Create your log in and begin the application.

Jan. 5 Application Deadline

The application submission deadline is Friday, January 5th at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

March Decisions Announced

All applicants will be notified of the admission committee’s decision by the end March.

May 20-May 31st: 2024 SIEML Program

The 2024 immersive business leadership program will be hosted by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management from Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 31st, 2024.

SIEML '24 at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management

2024 SIEML host campus pic

Eleven days this summer can lead to a lifetime of opportunity

The Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) offers an all-expenses-paid immersive business and career leadership experience for undergraduate students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior year at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) or HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution). SIEML alumni are eligible to receive up to two years of full fee and tuition fellowships at any of the six University of California graduate business schools.

The SIEML experience includes workshops and lectures from esteemed faculty and administrators from the six University of California business schools, networking with industry leaders, and company site visits. The program concludes with a case competition and closing celebratory dinner.

SIEML 2023 PARTICIPANTS

 SIEML 2023 participants

2023 Case Competition Winners

 2023 Case Competition Winners

2023 Case Competition

Our sponsors for the event were SEGA and the Dean's Leadership Circle.  Learn more about the 2023 case competition and first place team (pictured).

 

Who can apply?

Applicants who meet the following criteria are invited to apply:

  • Students currently enrolled at a four-year HBCU or HSI with sophomore or junior standing or Transfer-ready California HSI community college students (only students who are applying for and planning to enroll in a four year college for fall 2024 are eligible).
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students with AB540 or DACA status.
  • We accept applications from all majors—you just need to be interested in attending a graduate business program.
  • While we do not have a minimum GPA requirement, we encourage applications from students with at least a 3.0 GPA.