You have hundreds of opportunities to become involved in
co-curricular activities at CMU that will enhance your classroom
learning and further your personal and professional growth. There are
nearly 30 active on-campus College of Business Administration student
organizations. By becoming active in one of these student organizations,
you will interact with students with similar interests, build important
networking contacts, gain knowledge about your career area, and gain
valuable leadership experience. CBA student organizations conduct
service learning projects, participate in national and international
business organizations, coordinate volunteer efforts both on and off
campus, and network with business professionals. The College of Business
Administration encourages students at all class levels to join a
student organization. Students do not have to be admitted to the college
to join a student organization.
Beta Alpha Psi is an international
honorary financial information organization that sponsors social,
technical and educational events to promote awareness and educate
Finance, Information Systems, and Accounting students.
- For more information, contact School of Accounting at 989-774-3796, located in Grawn Hall, Room 312.
Student Accounting Society (SAS) fosters
and maintains a sincere interest in the field of accounting. It
promotes friendly relationships and contacts among students, faculty and
members of the accounting profession. SAS is open to not only
Accounting majors, but also, College of Business Administration students
with an interest in Accounting.
- For more information, contact School of Accounting at 989-774-3796, located in Grawn Hall Room 312.
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
is an organization for students interested in information systems,
computer science, and informational technology. The group meets Monday
nights from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. where guest speakers provide
information about their respective company and a hot topic in the
industry. This provides great networking opportunities with regards to
possible internship job opportunities. The group goes to the National
Conference each spring, where members participate in IT related
competitions. They have recently been to Tampa, Chicago, and Kansas City
for the National competition.
- For more information, contact the Business Information Systems office at 989-774-3554, located in Grawn Hall, Room 305.
Pi Omega Pi Zeta Epsilon is an honor
society for business teacher education majors that encourages
scholarship, civic betterment, good citizenship, and promotes high
ethical standards in business and professional life. Selection is based
on a min. 3.0 g.pa. and being in the top 35 percent of one's class.
- For more information, contact the Business Information Systems office at 989-774-3554, located in Grawn Hall, Room 305.
The Economics Club exists to confer
distinctions for high scholastic achievement in economics, stimulate and
promote student interest in all aspects of economics, and establish a
network among students who major or minor in economics at CMU.
- For more information, contact the Economics Department at 989-774-3870, located in Sloan Hall, Room 321.
Students in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.)
is an organization that works in conjunction with the LaBelle
Entrepreneurial Center. The CMU division of SIFE began four years ago.
The group's main objective is to help people achieve their dreams
through free enterprise education. They accomplish this by developing
and completing real world examples of business in action. In April, SIFE
will be attending the regional competition in Chicago where they will
present their accomplishments.
- Advisor: Dr. Chelakara Subbaraman, 774-2682 or e-mail: subba1cv@cmich.edu.
- Or, contact the Labelle Entrepreneurial Center: ABSC 164 | (989) 774-3270
Financial Management Association
welcomes students of all majors with an opportunity to develop the
skills needed for professional growth. FMA offers members interactions
with financial service professionals, both on campus and with trips to
financial districts. In addition to guest professional speakers and
opportunities to network, FMA sponsors workshops for resume and job
skill enrichment. The personal and professional skills obtained through
membership aid in a successful transition into a career.
- For more information, contact the Finance and Law Department at 989-774-3362, located in Sloan Hall, Room 332.
Professional Real Estate Society (PRES)
welcomes students of all majors with an opportunity to develop the
skills needed for professional growth and networking opportunities. PRES
offers members interactions with real estate professionals through
speakers on campus, recent trips to Chicago and Grand Rapids, and our
annual Real Estate conference held on campus in the fall.
In addition, PRES is affiliated with Urban land Institute (ULI)
Detroit Chapter and encourages students to attend area conferences which
ULI offers free to students. The ULI is the largest national developer
organization with national membership some 30,000 strong.
PRES helps organize compilation and distribution of resumes for
students interested in internships and Permanent positions upon
graduation. Internships are a requirement for the Real Estate:
Development & Finance major in the College of Business.
- For more information, contact the Finance and Law Department at 989-774-3362, located in Sloan Hall, Room 332.
American Society for Quality Control (ASQC)
brings in guest speakers about quality issues, hosts dinner meetings
with quality experts, goes on plant visits, and provides learning and
leadership opportunities for its members. The student group strives to
achieve the mission of the national organization which is to advance the
individual and organizational performance excellence worldwide by
providing opportunities for learning, quality improvement, and knowledge
exchange.
- For more information, contact the Department of Management at 989-774-3193, located in Smith Hall, Room 200.
Society for Advancement of Management (SAM)
gives students a personal introduction to practicing managers in
various fields and successful management techniques in current use. SAM
takes annual trips and tours different organizations each semester.
There are many leadership opportunities, volunteer activities,
fundraisers, and opportunities for students to increase their management
skills.
- For more information, contact the Department of Management at 989-774-3193, located in Smith Hall, Room 200.
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
offers a way to get involved, network and meet new people. Members of
SHRM enter the job market more prepared due to exposure to experts in
the field of HR. Leadership positions are available to highly motivated
members.
- For more information contact the Department of Management at 989-774-3193, located in Smith Hall, Room 200.
Global Business Student Association is
an organization dedicated to exploring cultural differences in business
environments for students who are part of our organization by bringing
in speakers on differing topics ranging from professor research, study
abroad presentations and study abroad presentations and student business
trips to Canada and international hubs within the United States.
- For more information, contact the Department of Management at 989-774-3193, located in Smith Hall, Room 200.
American Advertising Federation (AAF) is
a great way for students to learn about the advertising field. AAF
encourages participation in advertising problems and competition. AAF
sponsors speakers and other opportunities to help members prepare for an
advertising career.
- For more information, contact the Department of
Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration at 989-774-3701,
located in Smith Hall, Room 100.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
attracts students of all majors and minors with an interest in
marketing. Members participate in fundraisers, volunteer at activities,
bi-monthly corporate speaker lectures. Each semester, the E-board
organizes a trip for a group of 40 members to visit major corporations
in locations such as Toronto, Cleveland, and Chicago. AMA is the largest
registered student organization on campus.
- For more information, contact the Department of
Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration at 989-774-3701,
located in Smith Hall, Room 100.
Hospitality and Tourism Society (HTS) is
designed to support students in the hospitality, recreation, and
tourism by sponsoring guest speakers and tours of industry. HTS is
strongly recommended if your studies or interests are within these
industries.
- For more information, contact the Department of
Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration at 989-774-3701,
located in Smith Hall, Room 100.
Logistics Management Council Honor Society
provides a vehicle for learning experiences in logistical management.
Members gain an understanding of the logistics process through dialogue
between students and professionals in theory and practice, as well as by
participating in consulting projects for major corporations. Benefits
of the organization include the council of Logistics Management National
Annual Conference and local CLM roundtables, where students experience
seminars, speeches and networking.
- For more information, contact the Department of
Marketing and Hospitality Services Administration at 989-774-3701,
located in Smith Hall, Room 100.
Supply Chain Management Association
provides an opportunity for learning experiences in supply-chain
management for all individuals affiliated with CMU. SCM builds student's
abilities in this field along with providing volunteer service and
leadership opportunities. Our overall goal is to further develop a
better understanding of supply-chain management and all it entails.
- For more information, contact the Department of Marketing and Hospitality at 989-774-3701, located in Smith Hall, Room 100.
Alpha Kappa Psi is the nation's oldest
and largest professional business fraternity. CMU's chapter includes
over sixty members seeking to perfect interviewing skills, resume
writing, proper dinner etiquette, and overall professionalism. The
fraternity sponsors Career Day twice a year, where over ninety companies
come to campus to recruit CMU business students. Members also listen to
at least eight guest speakers per year and actively participate in
community service and fundraising activities. AKP offers great
networking opportunities through numerous alumni contacts.
- Advisor: Dr. Thomas Anthony, 774-4430.
Beta Gamma Sigma was founded in 1913 as a
national organization. The CMU chapter was chartered in 1986. The
society's purpose is three-fold: to encourage and reward scholarships,
to promote the advancement of education in business, and to foster
integrity in the conduct of business operations. To be eligible for
membership, you need to be a business major and be in the top 5% of your
class for Juniors, top 10% for Seniors and top 20% for MBA students.
- Advisor: Dr. Philip Kintzele, 774-3798
Gamma Iota Sigma consists of members
interested in actuarial science, risk management, and /or insurance
careers. Internationally, Gamma Iota Sigma is an international
professional fraternity that promotes, encourages, and sustains interest
in insurance as a profession. It encourages high moral and scholastic
attainments and facilitates the interactions and cooperation of
educational institutions, the industry, and professional organizations.
- Advisor: Dr. John Daniels, 774-2894, email: danie1je@cmich.edu
Phi Chi Theta is a professional business
fraternity. We offer an array of professional events including resume
workshops, etiquette dinners, and more. We also go on business trips in
and out of state and have quite a few other business/social events. Our
goal is the achievement of higher business education for anyone pursuing
a business career.
- Advisor: Dr. Sean Goffnett, 774-7336 email goffn1sp@cmich.edu
SAP University Alliance Student User Group (SAP-UASUG)
was started in 1998 at CMU to serve as a means for students who use SAP
to pursue knowledge of the system outside of the class room. The
organization has membership that includes students from all areas of
business and is well supported by faculty and administration. The
SAP-University Alliance Student User Group at CMU is the first of its
kind in the nation and provides a unique opportunity for students to
gain exclusive knowledge about the system.
- Email: sapuasug@hotmail.com. Advisor: Dr. Frank Andrea, 774-6503.