Joining a student organization or honor society is a great way to develop a network with others in your major and make contacts in the business community. Active participation also develops valuable skills that are sought by employers. There are two types of student organizations: professional and honoraries. Professional organizations, open to anyone who is interested, promote competencies and achievements relevant to a specific discipline and related occupations.
Honor societies encourage and recognize superior scholastic achievement and/or leadership. Honoraries usually invite prospective members to join through a rush program or by direct contact.
Student organizations are a great way for students pursuing a major in business to get involved on campus. Membership in one of these organizations provides networking opportunities, social interaction, and guest speakers from the business community. And it looks great on your resume!
For more information on any of the student organizations listed below, contact Jane Bessette at (775) 682-9144 or bessette@unr.edu
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AMA -
American Marketing Association The AMA connects students with peers and professionals in all areas of marketing, as well as the business world and provides students with relevant marketing, management, financial, advertising and promotion experience. Faculty Advisor: Mary Groves |
BAP -
Beta Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Psi Faculty Advisor: Betty Cossitt |
DSP -
Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity dedicated to the professional development of its members. Through professional events, community service, and networking opportunities, students gain valuable business knowledge that is not offered in the classroom. Faculty Advisor: Asim Celik |
Business Student Council The Business Student Council advises the Dean on issues relating to the student experience, provides for recognition of outstanding College of Business students and serves the interests of the college in terms of creating and promoting new opportunities for students to interact with the business world. http://www.business.unr.edu/bsc Faculty Advisor: Jane Bessette |
IBSC -
International Business Students Chapter IBSC is the student chapter of the Nevada World Trade Council. The chapter is open to all majors and students with an interest in international business. During the meetings, new events are discussed, and guest speakers talk about many different topics relating to international business. Faculty Advisor: Yvonne Stedham |
MHRA -
Management & Human Resources Association The MHRA is dedicated to expanding students’ exposure to career-oriented experiences and opportunities through student networking, leadership roles, and guest speakers. The focus of this interaction is, of course, the HR and Management disciplines. business.unr.edu/student_org/mhra/ Faculty Advisor: Linda Barrenchea |
ODE -
Omicron Delta Epsilon This international economics honors society sponsors speakers on a variety of topics related to economics careers and the application of economics. The club also provides a forum for students interested in economics to get to know each other, and to get to know economics faculty in a more relaxed setting than the classroom or office. Faculty Advisor: Mark Pingle |
UNLC -
University of Nevada Logistics Council The goal of the University of Nevada Logistics Council is to create an organization that aims to inform students of current events in the field of Supply Chain Management. This organization meets twice a month where students gather to listen to guest speakers and discuss current events that affect logistics in companies today. http://www.business.unr.edu/student_org/UNLC Faculty Advisor: Dale Rogers |