Why Every Student Should Join a Business Student Organization
"People create jobs. Don't chase jobs, chase people. Use your undergrad experience to learn the art of networking. Student organizations give you a great place to start." -Kelly Kennedy, Director of Transformative Learning Career Education
Engaging beyond the classroom is an important part of your development as a student and professional. In addition to offering the opportunity to network, student organizations strengthen leadership skills, teach time management, and are a great way to build friendships. UConn offers hundreds of clubs and organizations, including a number of Business organizations.
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Business Student Organization Listing
Most of the organizations listed below are open to all majors, both within and outside the School of Business.
Field/Major-Focused
The mission of the Accounting Society is to create a venue for undergraduate students to explore and further their interests in the major of accounting while making connections with other undergraduates and professionals. Students do not need to be an accounting major to join. The Accounting Society partners on events with UConn's Beta Alpha Psi organization.
Please Note: The Accounting Society partners with Beta Alpha Psi for many events.
Contact: ucaccountingsociety@gmail.com
The Analytics Information Management Society at the University of Connecticut is a student-run organization that provides resources for students interested in the field of Information Technology. Our meetings and events involve inviting IT representatives from various industries to speak to students about their company, job prospects in the field, recruitment, informational sessions, resume building, conduct mock interviews, and the art of networking.
Contact: aimsuconn@gmail.com
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honors organization for financial information systems students and professionals. There are over 300 Beta Alpha Psi chapters on college and university campuses worldwide, with over 300,000 official members initiated ever since Beta Alpha Psi's initial formation.
โBeta Alpha Psi is the premier accounting, finance, and MIS honors fraternity at the University of Connecticut. As a chapter, we strive to develop our members into high achieving professionals in their respective business fields.
*Please Note: Beta Alpha Psi partners with the Accounting Society for many events, so you do not have to be a member to participate!
Contact Us: bap.epsilonlambda@gmail.com
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Contact Us: uconnibsociety@gmail.com
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Contact Us: uconnresociety@gmail.com
Special Interest
ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. Throughout our 47-year history we have experienced steady growth and demonstrated consistent value. ALPFA continues to build upon its proud legacy with a mission: To empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy.
The Husky Case Competition Club (HCCC) was founded on the understanding that real world business situations provide headway in gaining skills and understanding that is beneficial in todayโs workforce. While classroom learning is beneficial, that way of learning does not always directly translate to our prospective careers. HCCC's goal is to create opportunity for students to complete in business related case competitions. We believe this will prepare students for future classes, jobs, and internships while also providing opportunities for networking at these events. We focus on diversification with our case competitions, allowing members to sign up for different types of competitions in business. Our main goal is giving members and students at UConn the skills and instincts that will give them an edge in the real world.
Contact Us: huskycasecompetitionclub@gmail.com
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