School of Management

Clubs and Organizations

Despite their busy workloads, School of Management students have just about every interest you can imagine and are involved in an amazing array of activities. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, Wall Street, economic policy, human resources, or accounting, chances are there's an organization or club that provides the perfect opportunity for you to learn more, share your knowledge, make friends, have fun, and make a difference. The School is home to 13 clubs and organizations.

Beta Gamma Sigma

Photo of Beta Gamma Sigma Key Statue Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

The Mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.

Marist College Lambda Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary and professional fraternity for accounting, finance and information systems majors. Its stated purpose includes recognizing scholastic and professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance or information systems with the provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing business professionals; and encouragement of a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility.

These national objectives are consistent with the mission of Marist College as an institution that is committed to excellence in education, the pursuit of higher human values and dedication to the principle of service. In addition, the Marist College petitioning chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is dedicated to the concept that a student.s education should include experiences outside of the classroom.

Why join Beta Alpha Psi?

Network with professionals and peers in your chosen field
Develop your potential as a professional
Learn what employers are looking for
Join the brotherhood of a national organization
Opportunity to apply for scholarships

The Business Club

The Business Club provides practical, informative, and entertaining subject matter to the students. Most importantly, it is a link between the administration, the faculty, and the students at Marist. The club is open to all undergraduate students with an interest in business.

The Business Club meets on Monday nights once every two weeks. During the meetings, members discuss various issues pertaining to finance, marketing, human resources, international business, and so on. Additionally, they sponsor fund raising and community service projects, invite professionals from the "Real Business World" to give lectures on their own experiences, and much more.

Marist faculty advisors:
Prof. John Finnigan, Prof. Carol Friedman, Prof. Jay Pantaleo
john.finnigan@marist.edu, carol.friedman@marist.edu, jay.pantaleo@marist.edu

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Photo of Society for Human Resource Management logo The Society for Human Resource Management is the leading voice of the human resource profession, representing the interests of more than 80,000 professional and student members from around the world.

The benefits of student membership include networking opportunities with real-life HR professionals in the Hudson Valley, attending conferences to hear outstanding speakers, receiving cutting edge publications such as HR Magazine and HR news, and getting discounts to national and international conferences where over 6,000 professionals gather. SHRM also sponsors scholarships and awards and provides research assistance.

As a professional society, there is a small membership fee to the national society of $40 per year for students. For more information visit the SHRM website, or follow us on Facebook.

Marist Women in Business (MWIB)

The purpose of the Marist Women in Business organization is to aid undergraduate women in the School of Management to expand their knowledge and network, encourage them to use their voice, and take risks in their communities and organizations. For more information or to become a member, please visit their website below.

Website: https://wibmarist.wixsite.com/maristwib

Marist faculty advisor: Dr. Joanne Gavine
joanne.gavin@marist.edu

American Society for Public Administrators (ASPA)

The American Society for Public Administrators allows students to expand their networking potential and to meet and learn from working professionals in the areas of public, non-profit, and governmental agencies. Luncheons, seminars, newsletters, and conferences are just a few of the ways in which ASPA members learn and network on a local level.

As a professional society, the annual dues for a full-time student are $35. This includes membership in the nearest local chapter and a subscription to Public Administration Review, the highest circulated journal in the field for over 60 years, the A times, a monthly newspaper, and the Recruiter, a listing of job openings in the field of public administration. Special events such as lectures, seminars, and workshops are also held locally at least once every semester for a minimal fee.

National ASPA website: www.aspanet.org

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association is one of the largest professional associations in the world with over 10,000 student members, and 20,000 professional members who work, teach and study in the field.

As stated on the website www.ama.org, "American Marketing Association student membership and AMA collegiate chapter affiliation offers many benefits, from marketing career resources, platforms for professional development, planning and execution of chapter events, leadership development, to taking part in the many AMA competitions offered annually".

Marist faculty advisor: Ed Linde
edward.linde@marist.edu

Enactus

Photo of Enactus logo Enactus is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action. Enactus provides a platform for teams of outstanding college and university students to create community development projects. Guided by educators and supported by business leaders, Enactus students take the kind of entrepreneurial approach that empowers people to be a part of their own success.

The Marist Enactus Team aspires to compete in an annual series of regional and national competitions that provide a forum for teams to showcase the impact of community outreach efforts. Competitions and other events provide Marist students the opportunity to network with executives representing Enactus national sponsors and Marist Enactus Board of Advisor members.

National website: www.enactus.org

Toastmasters

Photo of Toastmasters logo The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International Website: www.toastmasters.org

Marist faculty advisor: Dr. David Gavin
david.gavin@marist.edu

Student Investment Club

The Student Investment Club is a forum for students who are interested in the capital markets and investing. Each week there are lectures by students on topics of interest, discussions of current market events, and analysis of selected stocks. For more information, see the Marist College Investment Club group on Facebook.

Marist faculty advisor: Prof. Brian Haughey
brian.haughey@marist.edu

Omicron Delta Epsilon

Photo of Omicron Delta Epsilon Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist, and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.

Omicron Delta Epsilon National Website: www.omicrondeltaepsilon.org

Pi Alpha Alpha

Affiliated with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, Pi Alpha Alpha works to foster education and research in public policy and administration. Each year, the top graduates in the MPA program are invited to join.