Professional Student Organizations
Joining a student organization helps to build your network and can provide valuable skills.
Our campus is home to more than 180 student organizations, seven of which are housed in the College of Business. Student organizations provide business students with opportunities to take on a leadership role, work as a team, give back to the community, network, and advance their careers. Our students efforts outside the classroom have earned UM-Dearborn organizations multiple honors in national competitions.
Professional Student Organizations
Alpha Kappa Psi provides students the opportunity to develop their professional and leadership skills in a fail-safe environment. Students have the chance to apply what they learn in the classroom to real life business situations. Our goal is to help our members develop professional skills and knowledge that will prepare them for their careers after graduation. Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders, and a variety of leadership opportunities are available through officer positions and committee roles. During their time with Alpha Kappa Psi, our members can expect to expand their professional network and explore their career interests, all in a fun and friendly environment.
Apply to join Alpha Kappa Psi
Faculty Advisors: Mercedes Miranda ([email protected])
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is a student organization dedicated to helping students gain real-world marketing experience while building personal and professional skills. We are open to all majors – whether you study marketing, business, finance, accounting, or anything else, AMA can help you develop leadership, networking, and career opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Professional & Personal Development – Workshops, guest speakers, and networking with peers & professionals.
- Leadership Opportunities – Take on roles that build your resume and leadership skills.
- Competitions – Test your marketing skills in AMA competitions.
- Community Engagement – Volunteer projects and ways to give back.
- Networking & Collaboration – Build connections with professionals and students who share your interests.
We are also planning to attend the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC) in Chicago – one of the biggest student marketing conferences in the country. Learn more about the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference.
Meeting Schedule:
Biweekly on Tuesdays
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dining Room D
Our meetings include professional development workshops, guest speakers, competitions, and fun activities designed to help you grow and connect with others.
Get Connected and Join AMA:
- Join our WhatsApp Group Chat (fastest way to stay updated, get event info, and connect with members)
Keep up to date:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Be a part of something bigger than yourself. You are your own brand. Join AMA today!
Faculty Advisor: Patrick Ryan
Beta Alpha Psi is the premier international honors organization for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems majors. Beta Alpha Psi was founded in 1919 and by the year 2009 there were more than 230 chapters on college and university campuses with over 200,000 members initiated since the organization's formation.
Interested in joining Beta Alpha Psi? Fill out this form!
Faculty Advisors: Richard Kent ([email protected]) and Patty Graybeal (patty [email protected])
The Financial Management Association is a student organization that offers participants out of class learning experiences in a team based environment through activities such as virtual stock challenge, professional speakers, externship events, conferences, and seminars. In its meetings, members discuss current financial events that apply financial and business knowledge acquired in their classes to real world situations. The Association also provides students alumni networking opportunities and training events. The goals of the Association are to increase students’ financial literacy and understanding of the financial markets, and to build and shape our members into confident and versatile leaders.
Faculty Advisors: Yan (Alice) Xie ([email protected]) and Nick Vlisides ([email protected])
The Supply Chain Association (SCA) is focused on providing opportunities for students to learn more about Supply Chain Management through a variety of venues such as guest speakers, plant tours, supply chain service projects. SCA seeks to provide a forum through which students can network with other students pursuing SCM studies, SCM graduates, and industry professionals. Lastly, SCA supports students in preparing for their prospective profession through relationships with professional organizations.
Find us online!
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Faculty Advisor: Young Ro ([email protected])
The mission of Women in Business (WIB) is to create awareness, educate, and provide resources to women to overcome the glass ceiling in the workforce by providing relevant speaker opportunities, workshops, mentorship, and professional development. The organization works to create opportunities for female business majors to meet and network with alumni in the community and supports the development of future female business leaders.
Faculty Advisor: Tuere Wheeler ([email protected])