Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Undergraduate Management Consulting Association (UMCA) is a dynamic and motivated student organization committed to bringing students, faculty and professionals together in a format that fosters education, professional interaction and development. As a professional student organization, the UMCA will promote the business school as a top source of undergraduate, consultants,  investment bankers and entrepreneurs.

Our Approach

• Expose talented students to consulting as a career opportunity.
• Encourage students to take a proactive role in seeking out educational challenges and opportunities
• Prepare students to compete in national undergraduate case competitions.
• Link the educational and professional communities to refine the student’s curriculum.
• Align student’s education with what professional firms desire in undergraduate candidates.
• Generating the financial support for current operations, new projects and capital improvements that allows us to meet our goals.
• Encourage alumni to remain involved with and support UMCA and the Foster School of Business after graduation.
• Support the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and improve the national reputation.
• Promote the Pacific Northwest as the leading edge of both education and commerce.

Our Beliefs

The UMCA believes in the exceptional capabilities of individuals. Our organization believes in developing critical skill sets that will prepare students to succeed in both scholastic competitions and their careers. We believe in helping to provide the opportunities and challenges for students to attain a higher level of education, involvement and personal excellence to develop the qualities and skills necessary to be the future leaders of business.

The UMCA believes in making an impact in the lives of individuals and society. Our organization instills upon its members the importance of contributing to the community as both students and future business leaders. The collective efforts of talented and committed individuals can push the boundaries of new possibilities. We continually seek out opportunities that combine powerful vision and effective implementation to create tremendous results. The UMCA leads by example and strives to work together with other individuals and organizations to create profound synergies.

To this end, the UMCA believes that students, alumni, faculty and professionals must develop a strong and mutually beneficial relationship, which provides opportunities to significantly impact our community.