Career-related clubs at W. P. Carey

adworks is an organization that will seek to engage and teach students how to professionally create an advertisement for different companies throughout the country. Our members will be responsible for utilizing advertising and marketing techniques, which they will learn in this organization, as well as engage with different agencies and companies on a professional level.

In 1904, Alpha Kappa Psi was founded on the principles of educating its members and the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals in business and to further the individual welfare of members during college and beyond.

College men and women everywhere are discovering that Alpha Kappa Psi is much more than just another organization or club — it is a unique, prestigious association of students, professors, graduates and professionals with common interests and goals. They join Alpha Kappa Psi to take advantage of valuable educational, friendship and networking opportunities.

Iota Xi is one of the many chapters under the AKPsi family. Founded in 1972 at Arizona State University, members have built a legacy of service and leadership in the community. Today, the Iota Xi chapter gives students the opportunity for professional development, guided by the five core values of the fraternity.

The American Marketing Association is the largest marketing association in North America as well as the largest organization in the business college at ASU. Our focus is to teach students practical, real world skills for marketing themselves in a competitive business world. Here at AMA, we teach students how to put together a resume, how to dress professionally, and how to speak to employers. We also help students develop real-world leadership skills that will give them an edge in the business world. Members have opportunities to develop friendships with college peers, network with executives from various different corporations, and learn about how to effectively work together in teams in order to accomplish real-world objectives.

Arizona Microcredit Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers small businesses in the greater Phoenix area through academic-level business instruction, consulting services and small loans at low interest rates. Students offer business development workshops in local communities to help clients learn strategies to improve their business models and profitability. Their workshops provide individualized instruction on topics ranging from customer segmentation and marketing to practical accounting and financial projections. They also offer individual consulting services to pinpoint business-specific problems and develop solutions.

Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi’s formation.

The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field. This includes: promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance and information systems, providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals, and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

Business Ambassadors are student leaders of the W. P. Carey School of Business who represent the school at events and programs both on and off campus in a professional manner and build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the community. Additionally, Business Ambassadors are involved in the recruitment process of top students to the W. P. Carey School through collaboration with the Undergraduate Admissions Office. The school of business seeks students to be Ambassadors who are successful, professional and are proud to represent the W. P. Carey School of Business. “The mission of the W. P. Carey Business Ambassadors is to consistently and professionally represent the W. P. Carey School of Business.”

LEAD – COMPETE – NETWORK Arizona State University’s Collegiate DECA enhances a student’s college experience by providing recognition and leadership activities directly related to academic study.

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity on college campuses across the nation. Through this organization, we are able to encourage scholarship, social activity, and a broad network of students, faculty, and alumni for their mutual advancement.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, at Arizona State University, is to develop professionals that embody integrity, resilience and innovation by creating a culture of respect and unity.

Values:
Integrity, Resilience, Innovation, Respect, Unity.

DISC exists to produce motivated professionals-in-training who are well-versed in both information technology and business competencies. In short, to put into action those concepts and competencies which are accrued from the education offered at the W. P. Carey School of Business. Career development, leadership, collaboration, and community involvement are to be all members’ objectives. Furthermore, this organization exists to provide its members opportunities to network with leading firms and professionals from a wide range of industries, gaining valuable insights and exposure to the inner workings of their trade.

The purpose of this organization is to provide students with educational, social, and networking opportunities in the entertainment business to promote professional and personal growth. We have had guest speakers so far from the West and East Coast, in addition to Arizona who have offered insight into areas such as content creation, film networking, and event planning for music festivals.

The Fashion Collective at Arizona State University will educate students about the fundamentals of business as they apply to the fashion industry. Members will have the opportunity to network within the industry through local fashion oriented events, professional speakers and individually driven ventures. Previously known under the alias of Business of Fashion at ASU.

The Finance and Accounting Career Club, or FACC, welcomes all business students interested in professional and personal development alongside our parent chapter the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) a universally recognized professional community of 70,000 members strong across the globe. FACC’s mission is to provide members with personal and professional development opportunities through, education, association with business professionals, and certification in management accounting and financial management skills. The FACC student chapter is subject to the international IMA charter and works in accord with the IMA Arizona Valley of the Sun chapter.

FMA is the premier undergraduate student organization in the ASU Finance Department. Our aim is to expose our membership to experiences and insights in finance which are not available by simply attending class. Our strong relationships with the Phoenix business community allow us to provide value and opportunities to our membership. We combine theory and practice to all aspects of finance. The organization is open to all majors and we hope to see you at an event in the near future.

Connecting people, resources, and cultures.

International Business Scholars Association (IBSA) serves as an opportunity for high-achieving students with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher in the W. P. Carey School of Business to explore their interests in the Business realm on a global setting. IBSA provides education on being a leader in International Business, opportunities to network with students at Arizona State University from all over the world, and connects students with companies looking for the leaders of tomorrow.

The Investment Banking and Finance Club is an introductory career prep program to prepare students interested in applying for the competitive consulting and investment banking programs offered through the W. P. Carey School of Business. It will work alongside the Investment Banking Industry Scholars program to prepare workshops, lectures, interview prep, and brief modeling experience to the general public of Arizona State University.

New Venture Group (NVG) is a multi-disciplinary management consulting group whose purpose is helping our clients to explore the potential of their business, visualize aspirations for their future, and discover profitable approaches to moving forward. We also provide support for our members who are interested in pursuing a career in the consulting industry.

The Online Business Student Association is an online group of high achieving W. P. Carey business students looking to connect with the ASU business student body to enhance their ASU experience. The OBSA provides academic, networking, and social resources and meetings for online W. P. Carey students through solely an online platform.

Pro Sales Club at ASU offers students exclusive opportunities and experiences to launch a successful career in business. The club is dedicated to the professional development of students interested in a career in consultative selling. Pro Sales Club at ASU is a landmark organization that allows students to distinguish themselves through informational workshops, interactions with corporate professionals and opportunities to participate in collegiate sales competitions. While this organization is most relevant for students who are interested in sales careers, the skills learned through this organization are applicable to any career that includes a sales component.

SHRM provides opportunities for students to network on the local level through student chapters. SHRM student chapters have regular meetings with scheduled programs designed to help members learn more about HR and the real world of business.

The mission of the Sports Business Association is to deliver unprecedented educational and professional opportunities for ASU students interested in the sports industry. Guided by its pursuit of excellence, SBA is determined to assert itself as a premiere student organization by providing members with industry connections, leadership development, and applications of social responsibility. In doing so, SBA aspires to contribute to the professional athletic climate and ultimately forge strong bonds to help achieve goals of its student members, professional contacts, and university-affiliated associates.

This is a scholars program that is branched off of The Sports Business Association (SBA). It has been developed to give Sports Business students the opportunity to learn about the sports industry more in-depth through mentors, executive conference calls, events, and lessons in bi-weekly meetings. Through this scholars program we hope to prepare our scholars for a successful career in sports and provide them with contacts that they can use throughout their professional career.

• Exclusive program to top Sports and Media Studies degree students designed to offer advanced career development to prepare them for a career in the sports industry
• Members have an opportunity to develop a relationship with a senior level sports executive, who will serve as their mentor while in the program
• Career workshops focused on personal branding, networking, interview technique, and resumes
• Education on the many available career paths in the sports industry through company visits, monthly or bimonthly meetings, and local speakers or conference calls with sports executives
• Opportunities to apply for internships or jobs before other students

The Student Economics Association is open to all students with an active interest in economic issues and problems or with career interests in economics and related fields. The organization’s main objective is to promote extracurricular activities that enhance the ASU experience.

SCMA strives to serve as the bridge between the classroom and the professional workplace by providing its members with opportunities to learn and experience the real world applications of supply chain management while nurturing its members to success.

TAMID Group’s program is designed to offer experiential business learning. Beginning with an interactive classroom curriculum, the program soon progresses to give members hands-on experience through investing and consulting programs where students interact with Israeli tech companies.

The mission of the Undergraduate Law Association is to provide information and networking opportunities to students interested in exploring careers in law. To achieve this goal, we invite attorneys to discuss their experiences in law school and their careers, as well as non-lawyers who discuss their interaction with attorneys in everyday legal situations. We also host events that teach students about the law school application process and law school selection, and we provide LSAT practice sessions.

The main purpose of the Women’s Business Leaders Association is to bring together women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, and support.

The mission of Ascend (national) is to continually influence and encourage the development of finance, accounting and business professionals and students while serving as a collective voice for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the finance, accounting and related business fields. Ascend-ASU is an extension of the parent organization with the goal of creating a collegiate level network.

Our mission here at ASU is to develop our members to become well-rounded individuals and focus on the three pillars: leadership, professionalism, and community service. Membership to join the national parent organization is optional and the dues are to be paid directly to them. Membership in the national organization is not required to become a member of Ascend-ASU.

Asian Business Leaders Association was originally founded in 1994 by a small group of dedicated business students and still continues to meet today following many successful years. We serve the needs of career-oriented students through academic support, leadership opportunities, and social environments where members can interact with the campus and community leaders. The main emphasis of the organization is to educate members about various Asian cultures in the business setting. With this goal in mind we hope to improve international relations between individuals and business as a whole.

The Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders collegiate chapter at Arizona State University (ACEL-ASU) allows a safe and professional setting for all individuals to develop their skills in order to pursue higher levels in their careers or executive roles in society. Workshops will be led by professionals from the ACEL professional chapter providing connections and networking, increasing our members’ personal confidence and expanding their opportunities for future careers.

ALPFA at ASU was originally established in 2007 as an Accounting and Finance organization and now serves as a Latino professional organization committed to the professional development of its members. ALFPA at ASU bridges the gap between the professional and the scholastic by hosting workshops with professional firms from the Phoenix Metropolitan area. The goal of these workshops is to provide professional perspective to our members while creating networking opportunities for both the firm and students.

The Black Business Student Association was organized to meet the needs of African American Students. BBSA promotes professionalism, career advancement, and educational success, through the networking of students and their community. Members must strive to become well rehearsed in the skills needed to meet the expectations of the professional world; this is achieved by enhancing their talents and abilities, possessing the will to excel, and a desire for higher standards within the organization and a betterment of the community.

For over 41 years, it has been the mission of the Hispanic Business Students Association to prepare our members to be future leaders, serve our communities, promote diversity and create a progressive learning environment. The goals of the association are to provide students with educational opportunities, career options and association with students who have different goals but mutual interests.

WF is a community for students who identify as a woman and are interested in a career within the fields of finance or accounting. The goal of the organization is to provide opportunities, education, and support to members through a series of professional, networking, and social events.

At BIMAA, our vision is to be an enabler for advanced masters degree students looking to build a career in technology by providing them with the platform and opportunity to hone their management skills with information management and analytics holistically.

The mission of Graduate Consulting Club at W. P. Carey School of Business is to familiarize students with required skill sets in the consulting industry and to provide them with assistance to develop such competencies so that they can successfully pursue their career in consulting. We accomplish this goal by hosting speaker series with guests that have industry knowledge or training programs, taking company treks to local businesses such as Deloitte and Point B consulting, and helping students network with career events. 

Provides graduate business students with educational information and networking opportunities with local and national professionals in the finance community.

This organization is a platform for students interested in healthcare, to build their professional network and enhance their understanding of the healthcare industry. We intend to strengthen ASU’s presence in the local, national, and global healthcare community through partnerships with healthcare organizations, educators, impactful alumni, and the industry’s professional organizations.

Serves all graduate students as a one-stop shop with the network and resources for the product management role in various industries.

The purpose of this organization is to provide academic, professional development, and social support to students interested in the marketing and advertisement field and to enrich their experience throughout the membership.

Facilitates learning and networking opportunities for graduate students studying or planning a career in supply chain management.

ALUM establishes pipelines for members and mentees with top companies focused on attracting, recruiting, and retaining diversity and inclusion minded individuals to help shape their businesses moving forward.

Our organization is committed to include all members who show an active interest in learning about Latin American and Hispanic cultures, including the way in which business is conducted in these countries, their cultural values and customs, etc. Additionally, our organization seeks to provide a platform for graduate business students to develop a global business mindset and interact with Hispanic business and community leaders. Lastly, our organization seeks to increase diversity in the business community and provide an opportunity to all members to sharpen their language skills in Spanish.

The organization encourages LGBTQ+ students and supportive allies to embody principles of leadership with authenticity. StandOut MBAs offers an environment of mutual respect, intended to advance the interests of those in the business community who value diversity of background, thought, and experience.

Promotes awareness and appreciation of women’s roles in business and sponsors professional, educational, and social events.