American Marketing Association
The AMA is an international professional body, consisting of students and industry representatives whose purpose is to promote interest in the practice and study of marketing. The organization, through its activities, strives for the professional development of its members and for the application of science and ethics in the marketing discipline.
The activities of the association are geared towards fostering information and knowledge about marketing among its members. These include interaction with industry experts, career advancement opportunities with leading recruiters, and fun-based events aimed at mutual learning and sharing marketing experiences. Joining is also a great way to network with experts in the marketing industry.
Faculty advisor: Professor Scott Lathrop, slathrop@syr.edu
Student president: Jody Ellsworth, jkellswo@syr.edu
Membership: Membership is open to all students interested in marketing. Annual dues include $39 for the national dues and $10 for the student chapter.
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APICS
APICS is the Educational Society for Resource Management. It is an international, professional society, representing manufacturing, service, and resource management professionals worldwide. More than 2,000 companies and 70,000 individuals worldwide are members of APICS.
Through educational opportunities, various publications, certification programs, and a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to education and research, APICS keeps its members up-to-date on the ever changing business environment. Major topics include total quality management, global competition, and innovative manufacturing principles and practices.
Faculty advisor: Professor Fred Easton, ffeaston@syr.edu
Student president: JiEun Ro, jero@syr.edu
Who may join: Any SU student. Supply Chain Management (SCM) majors may be particularly interested in joining.
How to join: Complete an application available in Suite 111C or available through any SCM faculty member, and pay the $25 student membership fee. Turn in completed application with payment and copies of your SU ID and current academic schedule to Shannon Hiemstra (srhiemst@syr.edu) in Suite 111C.
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha Psi is a professional service fraternity that includes accounting, finance, and IST majors. Members discuss current issues concerning our professions and also take advantage of networking opportunities. Weekly meetings consist of presentations by and networking with representatives from leading firms, resulting in many of our members getting internships as well as full-time job offers. Our members accomplish a lot, but have fun doing it.
Faculty advisor: Professor Mitch Franklin, mifrankl@syr.edu
Student president: Samantha Weiss, sjweiss@syr.edu
Who may join: Accounting, finance, and IST majors with GPAs of 3.2 for sophomores or 3.0 for juniors who complete service requirements. Please attend a meeting to learn more. Members are inducted every fall and spring at the annual Lubin School of Accounting banquet.
Dues:$175 in the initial year; $65 per semester thereafter.
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma, founded in 1913, is a national business honor society whose mission is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business and personal and professional excellence in the practice of business. One of the objectives of the organization is to foster an enduring commitment to the principles and values of honor, integrity, the pursuit of wisdom, and earnestness. Membership is considered the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at an accredited school.
Faculty advisor: Senior Associate Dean Clint Tankersley, ctankers@syr.edu
Student president: Keri Vanderwarker, klvander@syr.edu
Who may join: Management students who are in the top 7 percent of the junior class or the top 10 percent of the senior class are automatically invited to join.
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is an international business fraternity that includes all business majors. Members get together weekly to discuss a variety of professional, fundraising, community service and other events to help our members gain valuable leadership, motivational and learning skills.
Faculty Advisor, Assistant Dean Stephen Matyas, sematyas@syr.edu
Student president: Kevin Martin, kcmartin@syr.edu
Membership: All business and economics majors with at least 12 academic credits. Members are inducted every fall and spring semester after pledges plan and participate in professional development, fundraising, and community service events. Costs include $140 for the initial semester and $75 per semester thereafter.
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The E Club
The E Club is dedicated to encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship among the Syracuse University student body and to supporting the needs of students who are interested in entrepreneurship. The E Club is supported by the Whitman School’s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Department and the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship. E Club members team up with local entrepreneurs and businesses for entrepreneurship projects, host guest speakers throughout the semester, and, most recently, manage revenue for their services. The revenue reciprocates to members by way of either direct payout or for funding for trips and events.
Faculty advisor: Professor Michael H. Morris, mhmorris@syr.edu
Student president: Sarah Frank, sbfrank@syr.edu
Membership: Membership is open to all SU students and faculty with a love for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Club’s website: http://cuseclub.com
Financial Planning Club
Franklin Student Group
The Franklin Student Group welcomes anyone interested in learning more about supply chain management. Through various field trips and guest speakers throughout the year, the Franklin Student Group provides the opportunity to see supply chain management in action as well as learn more about current events and issues affecting the field. There are a variety of activities that provide for networking opportunities with supply chain professionals from not only the Syracuse area, but also from around the country. We meet two to three times a month. We also work with APICS to bring speakers and tours to the Whitman School.
Faculty advisor: Professor Gary La Point, gelapoin@syr.edu
Student president: Eric Wadsworth, edwadswo@syr.edu
Membership: The Franklin Student Group is open to all undergraduate students of all majors.
Investment Club
The Syracuse University Investment Club consists of students in a variety of majors throughout the university that meets weekly to actively trade and discuss stocks. Our portfolio consists of approximately $150,000 of real invested money through Merrill Lynch. We welcome new members at any of our meetings and no prior investment knowledge or experience is required.
Faculty advisor: Professor Fernado Diz, fdiz@syr.edu
Student president: Brian Scasserra , bcscasse@syr.edu
Membership: Membership is open to SU students of any skill level. Costs include a $30 membership fee.
MBASA (MBA Student Association)
The MBA Student Association aims to enrich the Syracuse MBA experience through social, cultural, and community oriented activities and events, while also assisting the Whitman School in accomplishing its goals and honoring its core values. The MBASA has been formed to serve the student body it represents and to be an active, positive contributor to the surrounding community.
NABA
Since 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority business professionals. NABA represents the interests of minorities participating in the fields of accounting, auditing, business, consulting, finance, and information technology. Our membership ranks include practicing professionals, under-graduates, and graduate students preparing for careers in these areas. Our mission is to address the professional needs of our members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance arenas.
Faculty advisor: Professor Kofi Appiah Okyere, kaokyere@syr.edu
Student president: Ashley St. Julien, astjulie@syr.edu
Membership: Membership includes any SU student from all different ethnic backgrounds. There is an annual membership fee of $20.
PPP
The Peers for Presentable Presentations (PPP) organization ensures students are better prepared for academic and professional communication environments. The PPP organization includes individual and group peer counseling, classroom workshops, and publications that document research on topics of emerging professional communication trends.
Faculty advisor: Professor Kristin Byron, kbyron@syr.edu
Student president: Megan Brimmer, mpbrimme@syr.edu
Membership: Any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any major at SU who has an interest in professional communication may join the PPP organization.
Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club at Syracuse University is the fastest growing club in the Whitman School. The club was established to provide a forum for students with an interest in real estate to lean more about the industry. The areas of real estate that are coved by guest speakers and site visits include: architecture, construction, development, finance, law, management, and sales.
Faculty advisor: Professor Yildiray Yildirim, yildiray@syr.edu
Student president: Jeffrey Grasso, jagrasso@syr.edu
Membership: Any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any major at SU who has an interest in learning about the real estate industry may join the Real Estate Club.
Retail Association
The Retail Association at the Whitman School of Management focuses on building upon student’s classroom knowledge of the retail industry through experiential learning and networking opportunities. With an open membership extended to all Syracuse University students interested in the field, one of the organization’s main goals is to provide students with various networking opportunities both with each other and industry professionals. Professionals in the field, including alumni and friends of Whitman, often participate in club activities holding discussions with members about internship and career opportunities.
Faculty advisor: Professor Amanda Nicholson, agnichol@syr.edu
Student president: Francesca Tizzano, fktizzan@syr.edu
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SU's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization is open to a select group of Syracuse University students with multiple talents who are committed and dedicated to developing community outreach projects that reach SIFE's six educational criteria:
- Market Economics
- Success Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Literacy
- Business Ethics
- Program Sustainability
Founded in 1975, SIFE is a global non-profit organization that helps students develop communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise on their campuses, in their communities, and beyond. SIFE also emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and community outreach. With more than 1,600 participating colleges and universities in 40 countries and territories, SIFE is one of the largest university-based organizations in the world.
Faculty advisor: Professor Amanda Nicholson, agnichol@syr.edu
Student president: April Hace, afhace@syr.edu
Membership: Students of all skills are invited to join, and there's a special need for those who have public speaking and presentation skills, design skills, and technical skills.
Related Links:
http://www.sife.org/
Whitman Consulting Club
The Whitman Consulting Club's mission is to nurture, develop, and enhance the skills of our members interested in pursuing a career in consulting. We strive to create future consultants by:
1) Educating members about consulting careers and the consulting industry,
2) Offering members practical experiences by working on real life projects,
3) Providing members with career preparation and networking opportunities.
We also provide professional business solutions to companies and provide them with the opportunity to interact with potential future hires.
Membership: The Whitman Consulting Club is open to all Syracuse University (graduate and undergraduate) students.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Don Cardarelli, dpcardar@syr.edu and Professor Scott Lathrop, slathrop@syr.edu
Student President: Kseniya Evseeva, kevseeva@syr.edu
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