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Business student organizations are an important part of the College and provide valuable interaction, knowledge, and experience for those who participate. The networking opportunities provided have proven year after year to be one of the best sources of job opportunities upon graduation. Students in the College are encouraged to survey the available organizations and to join at least one student group. Further information on student organizations can be obtained through the College of Business Student Council office in Rehn 109F, Telephone 6l8/453-2545. Office hours vary, Monday through Friday. Noted at the end of each organization is the location of the faculty contact with whom you may inquire about the group.


 


Accounting Society is an organization for students who are interested in business, with an emphasis on accounting.  This organization allows its members the opportunity to enhance their leadership and communication skills through their participation and gain practical experience. [School of Accountancy]

Alpha Kappa Psi is a national, professional business fraternity that helps students understand the careers open to them in business. It also provides opportunities for social and volunteer experiences for its members. [Department of Marketing]

American Marketing Association is a national organization. An understanding of marketing concepts is stressed along with social interaction and community service. [Department of Marketing]

Association of Information Technology Professionals is a national professional organization that provides superior leadership and education in Information Technology.  AITP is dedicated to using the synergy of information technology partnerships to provide quality IT-related education, information on relevant  IT  issues and forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals.

Beta Alpha Psi is a business fraternity for accounting majors. To be eligible for membership, one must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and have an active interest in the field of accounting. The organization's goals include encouraging scholastic and professional excellence, providing opportunities for association with practicing accountants, and promoting active participation with the College of Business. [School of Accountancy]

Beta Gamma Sigma is the national honor society for business students who are enrolled in AACSB accredited colleges. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to those students in the top of their junior and senior classes. [Department of Marketing]

Blacks Interested in Business is open to any black student, regardless of major, who is interested in business. Through its activities, workshops and seminars, its goal is to motivate, inspire and improve the self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-development of its members. [Office of Minority Programs]

College of Business Student Council is the coordinating organization for the College student body. Its membership is composed of one representative from each of the 15 student organizations and one (at large) independent representative to equal the number of student organizations represented. Members must be Business majors (except for organizational representatives) and possess a 2.5 gpa during the duration of their service. The Council provides its constituents with a vital link between the administration, faculty, and students, and provides substantive input for the policies and planning of the College. The Council is a very active organization which provides students with a wide variety of activities and service opportunities throughout the year. [Office of Student Affairs]

Financial Management Association is for students interested in business finance and investments. It provides its members with investment knowledge, knowledge of employment opportunities, and social activities. [Department of Finance]

Graduate Business Association is open to all business graduate students. [Graduate Programs Office]

International Business Association is an organization of American and international students who have a common interest in promoting knowledge and understanding of international commerce. Department of Finance. Currently inactive. is an organization of American and international students who have a common interest in promoting knowledge and understanding of international commerce. [Department of Finance] Currently inactive.

Masters of Accountancy Student Society is composed of interested MAcc students. [School of Accountancy]

National Association of Black Accountants is the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Established in 1969, the association strives to promote and develop the professional skills of its members, to encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession, and, among other goals, to represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals.

Phi Beta Lambda is a student organization that helps build leadership, competitiveness, and social skills needed in today’s business world. It is a national organization associated with Future Business Leaders of America. Open to any major.

Pi Sigma Epsilon is recognized nationwide as one of the most esteemed professional fraternities available. We concentrate on improving our skills in Sales and Marketing, but we are open to all majors. We offer positions in Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Sales, Administration, Human Resources, Recruitment, Communications, Public Relations, Athletics, CEI Administration, Historian, Social Director, Website Administrator, Philanthropy, Alumni Relations, CoBA Representative, and more. All members of our organization work together as a team to help each other with academic, as well as professional, enhancement. We offer optional social activities and hold fundraisers for charitable causes and for travel to regional and national conventions. We have excellent Alumni Contacts and Corporate Sponsors. Joining our organization will assist you in becoming more knowledgeable about the business community, the marketing profession, SIU life in general, and much more. We recruit new members at the start of each semester.

SIU.EDU is an organization that will keep you connected with the  technological revolution, with a focus on the many pieces of the World Wide Web, Internet and Information Technologies. Currently inactive.

The Society for the Advancement of Management is a professional management organization that brings business students and business executives together. It is open to all business majors, and provides opportunities for learning and social experiences for its members. [Department of Management] Currently inactive.

Students Interested in Free Enterprise is a not-for-profit student organization open to students from all majors. SIFE helps students apply basic practices learned in the classroom to real world situations through community outreach programs. [Department of Management]

Successmasters is the Toastmasters organization for the undergraduate student body. Toastmasters is designed to improve individual speaking abilities in front of an audience. [Dean's Office] Currently inactive.

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