2026-2027 Campus Graduate - Leadership Development Program (MBA)
At a glance
Position: 2026-2027 Campus Graduate - Leadership Development Program (MBA)
Primary Location: Midland (MI, USA),
Michigan,
United States of America
Additional Locations: Houston (TX, USA)
Schedule: Full time
Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Job Number: R2068103
Position Type: Regular
Workplace Type: Onsite
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.
About you and this role
Dow is seeking high-potential candidates for our MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) - a premier opportunity for individuals graduating with an MBA from an accredited University Business School program.
This program offers accelerated career development in key business leadership areas such as Commercial and Finance, with the goal of cultivating future senior leaders who bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to the complex challenges and opportunities facing Dow. In doing so, we will also create a powerful pipeline of future executive leaders for our company.
Responsibilities:
Join an existing business or function and fulfill role requirements.
Apply prior experience and business school learnings to current role as well as special projects as they arise.
Possible travel and exposure to other regions/countries as deemed appropriate for projects.
The incumbent will have the opportunity for senior executive exposure and mentoring.
Opportunity for Strategy or Financial Portfolio management >$200MM Profit and Loss responsibility.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited university business school, with degree requirements expected to be completed by May 2027.
Successful completion of a Dow MBA Internship, demonstrating strong performance, leadership potential, and alignment with Dow's values and business objectives.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any @type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in global business, consulting, financial strategy, and management.
5-7 years of professional work experience within an operating company.
Preferred Skills:
Strategic Planning: Ability to analyze enterprise-level issues and recommend strategic direction
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, including valuation, profit and loss management, and portfolio analysis
Leadership & Executive Presence: Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to engage with and influence senior executives through mentoring and high-visibility projects.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Comfort with complex data and ambiguity, and the ability to derive insights that inform business decisions.
Communication & Presentation Skills: Clear, concise, and persuasive communication-both written and verbal-especially when presenting to executive stakeholders.
Global & Cross-Cultural Agility: Willingness and ability to work across regions and cultures
Additional Notes:
This role can be located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Benefits - What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.?You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com opens in a new tab
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As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com opens in a new tab
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Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
