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Student Organizations

The following organizations are available for business students as well as those interested in the subject area. For more information, please contact the appropriate department or login to Engage.

Student Organization Award Program
The School of Business is proud to partner with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to acknowledge and honor the work and dedication of student participants in business student organizations. Through this awards program, students are provided the means to enhance leadership skills and to interact with executives of a major corporation.

All Business Majors

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is an international scholastic business honor society and the second oldest of its kind in the United States. The organization recognizes outstanding academic achievement among business majors, and only universities accredited by AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business -  may house a chapter. At SIUE, invitations are extended to juniors in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.80 and seniors with a GPA of at least 3.65. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is a lifetime honor.

International Business Association (IBA) is open to all SIUE students and works to broaden awareness of international business through meaningful social and professional connections. IBA bridges the gap between students and companies to foster a global mindset and prepare members for careers in an increasingly interconnected business world.

The SIUE Entrepreneurs' Club connects students with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to bring their business ideas to life. Members gain access to entrepreneurial research, local success stories, startup guidance, small business management skills, and competitions that are designed to support students at every stage of the path toward business creation.

Accounting Majors

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is the national honorary accounting society with a student chapter at SIUE for top accounting majors. The chapter holds monthly meetings featuring technical and professional presentations from various companies, fostering connections among fellow accounting majors and creating networking opportunities with faculty and future employers.

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black students pursuing careers in accounting. As part of a national organization representing over 10,000 professionals, SIUE members gain access to professional development resources, networking opportunities, and career connections that extend well beyond the classroom. NABA is committed to promoting academic excellence, developing professional skills, and encouraging members to give back through community service and civic engagement.

Computer Management and Information Systems Majors

Association for Information Systems (AIS) promotes the study, application, and advancement of information systems through career enhancement, professional networking, and chapter development. AIS connects students with one another as well as with professional and academic members across the globe, fostering life-long learning and growth in the Information Systems profession. The organization is open to all majors and grade levels.

Economics and Finance Majors

Financial Management Association is a student chapter at SIUE that connects finance students with a global network of academicians, practitioners, and peers dedicated to advancing the field of financial management. The chapter works to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application through guest speakers, finance workshops, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Open to all students with an interest in finance, FMA equips members with the tools and connections needed to launch successful careers in the financial sector

Student Economics Association (SEA) is a student organization at SIUE for students interested in economics and its connections to the wider profession, including the American Economic Association. SEA bridges classroom learning and real-world economics through guest speakers, discussions, and visits to institutions such as the nearby Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Open to all SIUE students in good standing, SEA helps members build the knowledge, professional connections, and exposure to research, internship, and career opportunities across the public and private sectors.

Management and Marketing Majors

American Marketing Association (AMA) is a national association with a student chapter hosted at SIUE. The chapter’s mission is to expose students to the marketing and sales professions through hands-on activities and meaningful connections with professionals working in the field. Chapter activities include hosting guest speakers, visiting local companies, and attending both the St. Louis Student AMA Conference and the National Student AMA Conference.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter at SIUE connects students to the leading voice of the human resource profession. Through membership, students gain access to education and information services, conferences, seminars, and publications that prepare them for careers in HR. As part of a globally recognized organization with over 165,000 professional and student members worldwide, SIUE member benefit from a network that includes the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA) and the World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA).