University of California summer institute for emerging managers and leaders
Highlights
Apr. 23 UC Business Panel and Free GMAT Prep Webinar
This webinar is open to the public and is a great way to learn more about UC Business School offering and resources to apply. Attendees can also receive more information about the GMAT exam structure, tips and strategies as well. Visit the Events Page for more information and to RSVP.
SIEML 2025 Key Dates. SIEML 2026 Application Available in the Fall
Oct. 4 Online Application Opens
The application for 2025 SIEML program opened on October 4, 2024 and is currently closed. The application for SIEML 2026 will be released in the fall.
Jan. 8 Application Deadline
The application submission deadline was Wednesday, January 8th 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 30th: 2025 SIEML Program
The 2025 immersive business leadership program will be hosted by the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. Programming is tentatively set for Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, May 30, 2025.
SIEML '25 at UC San Diego Rady School of Management
A week and a half in May 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 masters full-time programs. SIEML alumni admitted into any part-time or flex graduate business programs including but not limited to self-supporting degree programs, executive, and master’s-level specialty programs are eligible for a minimum of one-year full-fee and tuition fellowship. Finally, alumni admitted to Ph.D. programs will receive competitive awards. SIEML alumni are eligible for these fellowships if they apply for admission to a UC graduate business program within seven years of completing SIEML.
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. Participants will also compete in a case competition as part of the program, vying for a minimum of $8,000 total in prize money.
About SIEML
SIEML is a systemwide initiative that aims to increase diversity in graduate business programs at the six University of California business schools.
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 2025 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.
2024 Case Competition Winners
2024 Case Competition
Our sponsors for the event were the Mondavi Center and the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Learn more about the 2024 case competition and first place team (pictured).
