Learn the landscape.
Industry discussions on international business, finance, trade, entrepreneurship, and emerging markets.
Built at Penn State. Connected to MENA.State College, PA
MENA Business Association
Where global ambition finds community.
Connecting Penn State students with the business landscape of the Middle East and North Africa through education, networking, and professional development.
Our mission
Bridging Penn State and the MENA region.
MBA-PSU is Penn State's university-wide MENA-focused business organization. We help students explore international business through education, networking, and experiences tied to global markets.
01Open to all Penn State students—across business, engineering, technology, international relations, and every field in between.
Meet the people.
Guest speakers, alumni, professionals, and global organizations that turn curiosity into meaningful connections.
Build your edge.
Hands-on experiences, communication guidance, career preparation, leadership roles, and resume-building opportunities.
Events & opportunities
Ideas become experience.
From career workshops to a national case competition, our programs connect students with practical insight and people who have lived it.
National Case Competition
A national competition that brings students together to solve a real business challenge connected to the MENA region.
Resume & Graduate School Workshop
Practical guidance on resume building, graduate study, professional communication, and positioning your experience.
International Student Tax Workshop
A clear, practical walkthrough of the U.S. tax process for international students.
Executive roster · Fall 2026
Student-led by design.
Our executive team brings different disciplines and perspectives together around one shared goal: opening more doors between Penn State and the MENA business community.
- 01Saif Alali
- 02Amaar Almarzooqi
- 03May Alduais
- 04Amer Alhajy
- 05Saod AlMarzooqi
- 06Demma Alfadhel
- 07Saud Bo Hasan
- 08Sara Naqi
- 09Fahim Alfahim
- 10Maram Alduais
- 11Salsabeel Awlia
- 12Budur Aldosari
- 13Hawra Al Qanber
Inside MBA-PSU
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Everyone is welcome
Your major is only one part of your story.
Whether you study business, engineering, technology, international relations, or something entirely different, MBA-PSU gives you a place to explore MENA's global economic impact.
01Professional connections and mentorship
02International business exposure
03Practical networking and career skills
04A stronger professional story