Student Organizations and Honor Societies
Alpha Mu Alpha______________________________________________________
Honor Society for Marketing Majors Membership
Membership status in Alpha Mu Alpha is available to individuals who attend a college or university having an established AMA collegiate chapter, and/or who attend a regionally or nationally accredited institution. The appropriate Alpha Mu Alpha faculty coordinator, on campus, nominates marketing students who meet the academic standards approved by the AMA Board of Directors. The nominees are invited to complete initiation procedures and gain Alpha Mu Alpha Honorary recognition.
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Valerie Taylor Website
American Marketing Association (AMA)_____________________________________
Mission Statement: The collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is dedicated to connect the members to the various fields of marketing to prepare for real-world experiences by offering professional network opportunities and developing engagements with local businesses. The AMA seeks to provide students leadership building opportunities through continuous involvement with the campus and its students.
Activities
- Guest Speaker Events
- Assisting events of the student clubs of the College of Business
- Co-sponsoring events with local businesses
Meeting Times and Location
- Monday Oct. 15 @ 4:20 p.m. in Fletcher 113: Maggie Hodges and Evan Bissonette from Chatt. YPAC
- Wednesday Oct. 17 @ 3:30 p.m. in Fletcher (TBA): Info session to build club awareness with students
- Wednesday Oct. 24 @ 12:50 p.m. in Fletcher 114: Ryan Russell, AREA203 Digital, on Facebook Marketing
- Wednesday Nov. 14 @ 12:45 p.m. in Fletcher 114: Michael Carlisle, AREA 203 Digital, on Google Analytics
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Valerie Taylor President: Casey Kreilein Website Facebook Twitter
Beta Alpha Psi________________________________________________________
National Honor Society for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Majors
Mission Statement: Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members’ formal education by providing interaction and networking among students, faculty and professionals. Our aim is to foster lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct.
Meeting Times and Location Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m. in Fletcher 113
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Joanie Sompayrac President: Joe Kurtz Website
Beta Gamma Sigma____________________________________________________
Honor Society for AACSB Accredited Schools
Membership
Beta Gamma Sigma only allows the top ten percent of the senior
class, and the top twenty percent of the graduated MBA or
MAcc students to be considered for induction. Students elected
to membership in Beta Gamma Sigma are recognized with the
highest national honor that a student in business of management
at an accredited institution can obtain. They are truly "the
best in business." Qualified students are invited to
join Beta Gamma Sigma every spring.
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Ms. Elizabeth Bell Website
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization_____________________________________
Mission Statement: The mission of UTCCEO is to be a source of inspiration, information and support for enterprising students looking to start new ventures. We strive to be the go-to organization for students wishing to build meaningful, working relationships with the UTC faculty, administration and the Chattanooga business community.
Activities
- Produce quality, hands-on programming to utilize the talents of our members and other campus organizations
- Meets with groups that make entrepreneurship work in Chattanooga to inform and inspire our members and connect them to the Chattanooga business community
- Participate in fund raising activities to provide funds for club activities and attendance at the national/regional CEO conferences each year
Meeting Times and Location
- General Meetings: Mondays @ 3:00 p.m. in room 312 in Fletcher Hall
- Site visits and networking opportunities every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. with Chattanooga entrepreneurs, business professionals, and startup resources
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Bev Brockman President: AJ Davis Website Facebook Twitter
Financial Management Association_________________________
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The Financial Management Association (FMA) is the most widely recognized international organization for both professionals and students in the finance field.
FMA student chapters are designed to help all business students:
- Sharpen their leadership and occupational skills
- Prepare themselves for the professional world
- Gain achievements that they can list on their resumes
- Learn of other ideas and career opportunities
- Broaden their business knowledge and contacts
- Any business major can join
Activities & Benefits
- Guest speakers
- Intramurals
- Socials
- Resume Book
- Community Outreach
- Fundraising
- FMA Leadership and Professional Conferences
- FMA National Honor Society
- Online Career Resources
Meeting Times and Location
- TBA
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Chris Brockman President: John Loehle Website
Institute for Management Accountants_____________________________________
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a worldwide organization for professionals working in business. The IMA student organization is a chapter associated with the Chattanooga IMA chapter. The purpose of the IMA student organization is to help students network with local professionals and to be exposed to a variety of experts who will speak on topics relevant to accounting student advancement.
Meeting Times and Location
- Two Thursdays/month @ 3:30-4:30 in Fletcher 113
- Additionally, IMA joins the local Chattanooga IMA Chapter downtown once a month
Contact Information Faculty Adviser: Dr. Greg Thibadoux President: Scott Kramer
MOCs SHRM Student Chapter____________________________________________
SHRM is a global HR professional organization that exists to:
- Build and sustain partnerships with human resource professionals, media, governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic institutions to address people management challenges that influence the effectiveness and sustainability of their organizations and communities.
- Provide a community for human resource professionals, media, governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic institutions to share expertise and create innovative solutions on people management issues.
- Proactively provide thought leadership, education and research to human resource professionals, media, governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and academic institutions.
- Serve as an advocate to ensure that policy makers, law makers and regulators are aware of key people concerns facing organizations and the human resource profession
Activities (Each semester has 4 major events)
- Informational Session
- Social Event
- Community Service
- Networking event with a local chapter
- Workplace Readiness (internships, resume building, business etiquette)
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Katherine Karl President: Richie King Facebook
Sigma Iota Epsilon____________________________________________________
National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity
Membership Membership into Sigma Iota Epsilon is extended to those students who have high academic standing and have demonstrated an interest in management or a management-related area (marketing, sports management, hotel and restaurant management, finance, accounting, CIS, etc.).
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Gail Dawson Website
Society for the Advancement of Management________________________________
Mission Statement: The mission of SAM is to provide an opportunity for the members to increase management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability.
Activities
- Plan and host speaker sessions, fund raising events, volunteer opportunities, and networking with the local business community
- Attend annual International SAM conference and compete in the Student Business Case Competition
Meeting Times and Location
- Thursdays @ 5:00 p.m. in room 418 in Fletcher Hall
Contact Information / Website Faculty Adviser: Dr. Gail Dawson President: Raven Price Website
Trading and Investments Club___________________________________________
Contact Information Faculty Adviser: Dr. Bento Lobo President: John Loehle
Meeting Times and Location
- Wednesdays @ Noon-1:00 p.m. in Fletcher Hall's Bloomberg Lab
If you would like to learn more about any COB student organizations, please fill out this online information request form.
