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Business Student Organizations
Some of the most valuable lessons you'll learn here happen when you step outside the classroom.
Student organizations help you build leadership skills, expand your professional network, explore career interests and connect with people who share your goals. They're where classmates become teammates, mentors become advocates and opportunities turn into experiences you can talk about in interviews.
No matter your major or interests, there's a place to get involved. Explore business student organizations by area of interest below.
General Business
Alpha Iota Delta
Alpha Iota Delta(AID) is an international honor society with 6,000+ members and 54+ chapters in the United States and Canada. We focus on academic excellence, student success, and industry relations.
Recognizing the significant gap between academic knowledge and the skills demanded by various business industries, Dr. Edward Chou, Chair of the Department of Management at CMU and President of national AID, sought to address this issue by establishing AID (Sigma Mu) on our campus. His vision was to help students acquire practical skills and experiences beyond the classroom, forge meaningful connections both on and off-campus, and achieve their academic and career goals.
So far, we have:
- Established long-lasting connections with industry leaders, hosting guest speaker sessions and industry insight series. These events have brought in experts from diverse fields, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge crucial for career success and offering experiences beyond the classroom.
- Provided personalized mentorship, career advice, resources, and networking opportunities to many members.
- Enhanced the soft skills and teamwork abilities of our current executive board, better preparing them for their future careers.
President: Ava Posh
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Edward Chou
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi is a professional co-ed business fraternity with the purpose of developing its members into principled business leaders. Our members seek to fine-tune their networking, interviewing, and leadership skills. Our extensive alumni network provides our members with ample opportunities to succeed in business.
President: Emma VanWoert
Faculty Advisor: Denise McBride
Black Business Alliance
The Black Business Alliance was established in 2025 as a student-led organization dedicated to creating a supportive community for people of color within Central Michigan University’s College of Business. BBA was founded to increase representation, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional success.
Our motto, "creating space, building legacy," drives everything we do, and we are dedicated to making sure every member experiences it fully during their time at CMU!
President: Mya Bellamy
Advisor: Vernique Jackson
Business Honors Society
The Central Michigan Business Honors Society is a unifying force to connect students studying any area of business that are also members of the Honors Program here at CMU. We aim to transcend past the barriers of grade level and bring together business Honors students to share experiences, tips, and advice.
Co-presidents: Javen Belill and Landen Maffetone
Advisor: Crina Tarasi
Business Communication RSO
The Business Communication RSO helps students develop professionally by building essential job-seeking and workplace communication skills.
Boost your confidence in both interpersonal and intercultural communication through fun, hands-on workshops, exciting challenges, and exclusive tips from guest speakers!
Get inside info on:
- Writing an ATS-friendly resume and cover letter
- Creating a LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed
- Practicing for a job interview
- Building professional relationships with professors, bosses, and clients
- Delivering an engaging presentation
Join us to sharpen your professional communication skills while meeting new people and having fun!
CentralAI
The CentralAI student organization is a cross-disciplinary community for exploring how AI is shaping the future. The group welcomes students from all majors to learn, experiment, and share ideas about the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence creates in business, work, and society.
CentralAI serves as a space for curiosity, collaboration, and leadership development, preparing students to think critically and creatively about the most transformative technology of our time.
President: Nathan Young
Advisor: Denise McBride
Conscious Capitalism CMU
Conscious Capitalism exists to show and inspire leadership development and business impact beyond profitability and financial success through community investment, professional networking, education, and volunteerism. It is founded and operated under its four tenets: higher purpose, stakeholder orientation, conscious leadership, and conscious culture.
President: Ethan Rauschert
Advisor: Amy McGinnis
DECA
Collegiate DECA is a professional organization at Central Michigan University that prepares students to become the leaders of tomorrow. The chapter enhances students’ co-curricular education in business, marketing, management, finance, and entrepreneurship by offering hands-on experiences that build confidence, leadership skills, and career readiness. Through DECA, students apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, gain valuable leadership and networking opportunities, give back to the community, and compete in events that mirror career-related assignments they may face after graduation.
President: Emma Schultz
Faculty Advisor: Michelle Bartosek
Project Management Chapter
Project Management CMU Chapter strives to provide students with exposure to project management professionals and hands-on experience to enhance leadership and communication skills. We invite project management professionals as guest speakers and collaborate with Project Management Institute Great Lakes Chapter to make students more familiar with project management.
President: Toni Grant
Faculty Advisor: Kevin McCarron
Prospanica: Association of Hispanic Business Professionals
Prospanica: Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals is a business organization, focused on professional development and community building. We welcome people with all majors as this club is for not only business majors but business professionals. We are a chapter branched from the national organization. We are committed to creating a place for all minorities in the College of Business to be empowered and achieve their full potential here at CMU.
President: Cynthia Sanjuan Huerta
Faculty Advisor: Micheal Pisani
Society of Women in Business
Society of Women in Business is a student organization that empowers and develops women pursuing professional careers. This group develops leadership, communication, and other professional skills. The meetings include alumni speakers, LinkedIn and resume workshops, and conversations with the Leadership Institute.
President: Carmella Cortes
Faculty Advisors: Beth Timmerman & Crina Tarasi
Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters at Central Michigan University is a student organization focused on building communication and leadership skills through practice, feedback, and real-world application. Open to students of all majors, the club provides a supportive environment where members can improve public speaking, develop confidence, and refine professional skills essential for any career. Through structured speeches, impromptu speaking opportunities, and leadership roles, members gain practical experience while connecting with peers and a global network of Toastmasters. The CMU chapter’s mission is to help students find their voice, grow as leaders, and prepare for success in both their personal and professional lives.
Meetings are every other Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m.
President: Divine Goveya
Faculty Advisors: Ekhomen Ebitibituwa Ehimen
Wall Street Journal Club
The Wall Street Journal Club meets every Monday and Wednesday morning to read the Journal and discuss the current events. Every meeting we feature guests from various positions within the financial and business world.
Faculty advisor: Brad Taylor
Accounting
Beta Alpha Psi
The Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals
Mission Statement
The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by:
- encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, business analytics or digital technology;
- providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and
- fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.
President: Leland Petalka
Advisor: Steven Harrast
Grawn 331
989-774-6574
harra1sa@cmich.edu
Enterpreneurship
CMU Innovates
CMU Innovates is all about entrepreneurship. Our meetings include opportunities for growth for future entrepreneurs such as guest speakers, field trips, networking, bouncing ideas off of each other, as well as preparing for NVC and other competitions. CMU Innovates meets in Grawn 166 where we have brand new technology – such as 3D printers, Macs, Circuits, and even more – to advance our ideas. Are you interested in starting your own business or making a big idea come to life? Join CMU Innovates!
Faculty Advisor: John Gustincic
Finance
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
Financial Planning Association (FPA) is open to all students with an interest in personal finance. Our purpose is to help prepare students for a variety of relevant personal finance topics through our weekly meetings. We do this by bringing in a wide range of industry experts to discuss their experience and other pertinent information. We also seek to provide opportunities for personal/professional development, as well as networking for those who have an interest in a career in personal financial planning.
President: Dylan Gergely
Faculty Advisor: Mark Potts
Professional Real Estate Society
The Professional Real Estate Society (PRES) at Central Michigan University is a student organization focused on connecting students to careers in real estate, finance, and development. Through our Career Pathway Series, we bring in industry professionals from companies like CBRE, JLL, and local firms to speak on career paths, hiring processes, and real-world experiences. Our goal is to provide students with direct access to internships, entry-level opportunities, and valuable industry connections while building a strong network of future real estate professionals.
President: Austin Ahler
Faculty Advisor: Spenser Robinson
Hospitality
Hospitality and Tourism Association
Hospitality and Tourism Association (HTA) is designed to support students with an interest in the hospitality industry as well as interests in marketing, human resources, event planning, sales, and more. The organization conducts workshops, sponsors guest speakers, and organizes tours of sites within the industry.
President: Nadia Dietz
Faculty Advisor: Nick Hussein
Email: HTACMUCHIPS@gmail.com
Information Systems
CentralAI
The CentralAI student organization is a cross-disciplinary community for exploring how AI is shaping the future. The group welcomes students from all majors to learn, experiment, and share ideas about the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence creates in business, work, and society.
CentralAI serves as a space for curiosity, collaboration, and leadership development, preparing students to think critically and creatively about the most transformative technology of our time.
President: Nathan Young
Advisor: Denise McBride
Cybersecurity Club
The Cybersecurity Club is a community that encourages social, academic, and professional growth among students interested in cybersecurity. The club is open to all CMU students, regardless of their experience level. Members will engage in meetings, Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, outreach, and guest speaker events. In addition, members will practice skills and techniques (e.g., Linux, Ethical Hacking, Defensive Security, etc.) relevant to the industry. Our goal is to expand our knowledge of cybersecurity through hands-on experience and direct interaction with professionals in the field.
President: Prosper Mapepa
Faculty Advisor: Susan Helser
SAP Student User Group
The SAP Student User Group (SUG) is a student organization that is actively involved in the SAP University Alliance. SAP SUG welcomes all business majors to our community! Our mission is to help students learn about SAP, enterprise systems, and related career opportunities through workshops, networking, industry engagement, and other professional development activities. This includes connections to multi-national industries, networking opportunities with company recruiters and the College of Business faculty, and discussions around innovative systems and applications.
President: Akanksha Tyagi
Faculty Advisors: Vishal Shah
Logistics
Logistics Management Council Honor Society
The Logistics Management Council (LMC) is an active honor society, and the organization was founded in 1983 by Lori S. Nickels and Dr. Robert Lorin Cook to provide a vehicle for learning experiences in logistics management which will result in: (1) students gaining a better understanding of the logistics process; and (2) an increasing dialogue between professionals and students who are interested in improving logistics theory and practice. Student members are engaged in the following activities: logistics consulting projects with Fortune 500 firms, attending the CSCMP Annual Conference, touring corporate logistics facilities, attending regional logistics dinner meetings/seminars, and pursuing logistics-related internships.
Meetings: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
President: Savana Stewart
Faculty Advisor: Evelyn Smith
Supply Chain Management Association
Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) provides networking opportunities and practical experiences that benefit students entering the field of logistics and supply chain management. SCMA provides student-led events including speakers from major Fortune 500 companies, tours of regional operations, resume boot camps, and networking events with over 50 different corporate partners. In addition to these activities, members' resumes are posted on a nationally recognized list for employers.
President: Matthew McLaughlin
Faculty Advisor: Frederick Lawrence
Management
Alpha Iota Delta
Alpha Iota Delta(AID) is an international honor society with 6,000+ members and 54+ chapters in the United States and Canada. We focus on academic excellence, student success, and industry relations.
Recognizing the significant gap between academic knowledge and the skills demanded by various business industries, Dr. Edward Chou, Chair of the Department of Management at CMU and President of national AID, sought to address this issue by establishing AID (Sigma Mu) on our campus. His vision was to help students acquire practical skills and experiences beyond the classroom, forge meaningful connections both on and off-campus, and achieve their academic and career goals.
So far, we have:
- Established long-lasting connections with industry leaders, hosting guest speaker sessions and industry insight series. These events have brought in experts from diverse fields, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge crucial for career success and offering experiences beyond the classroom.
- Provided personalized mentorship, career advice, resources, and networking opportunities to many members.
- Enhanced the soft skills and teamwork abilities of our current executive board, better preparing them for their future careers.
President: Ava Posh
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Edward Chou
Society for Human Resource Management
Society for Human Resource Management is a professional business program with members worldwide! Our mission is to "serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR’s essential, strategic role."
SHRM at Central Michigan University is dedicated to helping students develop not only as professionals in HR but also as students, as people, and as individuals. Our program includes speakers from several major companies, mentor programs, tours of facilities & HR programs, resume building & interview skills workshops, and debates on topics that pertain to HR and HR students!
President: Adam Klan
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amy McGinnis
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Marketing
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association - CMU Chapter is an organization for students who are looking to network, grow personally and professionally, and learn more about marketing/essential business concepts all while having fun! Our meetings include presentations from recruiters and representatives from a variety of companies, internal organization professional development, and social opportunities to meet other like-minded students.
President: Sarah Firchau
Faculty advisor: Jeffrey Hoyle
Sales
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Looking for a competitive edge? Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) is a co-ed professional business fraternity open to all majors, because great leaders come from everywhere.
We specialize in marketing, management, and sales, but our mission goes beyond the classroom. PSE is where you will build unshakable confidence through hands-on experience, compete in national competitions against top universities, and connect with recruiters and companies from across the country.
You will also join a supportive family that invests in your growth both personally and professionally. The proof is in our results: our members consistently achieve 100 percent job placement upon graduation. We are looking for competitive, motivated students ready to grow, lead, and succeed. Come for the professional development and stay for the lifelong connections.
Join Pi Sigma Epsilon and build your future.
Copresidents: Lauren Bonomo & Caroline Kitts
Faculty Advisor: Nick Hussein