Student Clubs & Organizations

As a small college within a large, internationally renowned Big Ten university, the Carlson School offers the best of both worlds. With more than 500 organizations at the University of Minnesota -- dozens of which are affiliated with the Carlson School -- students can get involved and connect with others who share their interests.

Student Organizations Calendar of Events

Actuarial Club
Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi)
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)
Business Association of Multicultural Students (BAM)
Business Board (B-Board)
Club MIS
Consulting Club
Delta Sigma Pi (Delta Sig)
Entrepreneurial Club (Entre Club)
GLOBE
Honors Association
Investment And Finance Organization (InFO)
Music and Entertainment Business Organization (MEBO)
Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE)
Professional and Cultural Opportunities (PACO)
Real Estate Club
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Sports Management Association (SMA)
Stock Trader's Club
Student Association For Non-Profit Enterprise (SANE)
Supply Chain and Operations Club
Truth in Business
Women in Business

Actuarial Club

Anyone is welcome to join the Actuarial Club, which consists of actuary, math, and business students from freshman to graduate status. If you are unsure of your major and enjoy math and/or finance, then an actuary degree may be for you. The club holds monthly meetings and features speakers from many different consulting and insurance companies. There are also study groups, social events, and volunteer opportunities. The main event is the Actuarial Science Career Fair held every November.

actuary@umn.edu

www.tc.umn.edu/~actuary

Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi)

This coeducation national professional business fraternity brings together students with a common interest in business for scholastic and social activities. Prominent men and women in business are featured at meetings throughout the year. Members participate in tours, seminars, and community service projects. Meetings are held on Sunday nights at the chapter house, 1116 5th St. SE, Minneapolis. Visitors are always welcome.

popp0079@umn.edu

www.akpsionline.com

American Marketing Association (AMA)

The American Marketing Association is a student-run organization whose main goal is to promote a better understanding of marketing and its role in the business world. AMA provides the opportunity to hear area business leaders speak on current marketing issues, tour area firms, and make valuable business contacts. AMA is a great way to meet fellow marketing students, learn interviewing tips, and gain knowledge of careers in marketing.

ama@csom.umn.edu

www.umnmarketing.com

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)

This national professional honorary organization is made up of accounting majors. BAP introduces the aspiring accountant to the business world by encouraging interaction among students, faculty, alumni, and area business people. This is a great way to make new friends, get acquainted with professionals in the field, and learn about career alternatives in accounting.

bap@umn.edu

www.bap.org

UofM BAP Home page

Business Association of Multicultural Students (BAM)

BAM is a non-major specific organization. It exposes members to local companies who discuss their line of work, what employment opportunities they have, and what they look for in potential employees. Although most members are students of color, anyone is welcome to join. BAM sponsors tours of local corporations, guest speakers, and social events during the academic year. Look for special announcements and meeting times on the BAM bulletin board in the basement of Blegen Hall.

bam@csom.umn.edu

www.bam4biz.com

Business Board (B-Board)

This group represents the undergraduate student body in the Carlson School. As the student government body of the Carlson School undergraduate program, B-Board sets policies that govern student organizations. Members serve on various school committees and plan activities to foster interaction among students and faculty. All students registered in the Carlson School are urged to inquire about nomination and election to the Board. Non-Board members are also welcome to participate in all B-Board meetings and events. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Undergraduate Student Lounge, Suite 1-112, at the Carlson School.

bboard@umn.edu

BBoard Website

Club MIS

Club MIS is a student organization that offers opportunities to learn about the MIS industry. It's a fun, relaxing environment to meet other students interested in MIS. At most meetings, we have a company presentation in addition to regular meeting activities. This gives you a great opportunity to network and learn about companies you may be interested in for future internships or jobs. We also sponsor a variety of social activities, such as intramural teams, barbecues, dinners, an annual ski trip, and much more.

clubmis@gmail.com

Club MIS Website

Consulting Club

The Consulting Club is for highly driven students interested in a career in the consulting field. To create a dynamic and diverse club, we welcome students from all majors across the University. The club acts as a liaison between students and consulting firms by hosting various opportunities and events for students to acquire and refine their skills to be a competitive individual in the consulting field.

uconsult@umn.edu

Consulting Club Website

Delta Sigma Pi (Delta Sig)

Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed professional business fraternity open to all students pursuing careers in business. We offer a unique combination of professional networking events, community service and social activities throughout the year. New members can join at the start of each semester, and weekly meetings are held in the CSOM Undergraduate Student Lounge. Check out our bulletin board in the lounge or visit our website for more details and recruiting schedules.

bloud011@umn.edu

Delta Sigma Pi Website

Entrepreneurship Club (Entre Club)

The Entrepreneurship Club is dedicated to teaching students how to become financially independent, successful entrepreneurs. We are a group of student entrepreneurs who have come together to bring the spirit of entrepreneurship to the University by putting students and successful business owners together. Every week, we network with small business owners, presidents/CEOs, venture capitalists, restaurant/cafe owners, home business owners, bankers, investors, real estate investors, tax accountants, finance specialists, authors, local leaders, etc. Surround yourself with other forward thinking entrepreneurs. All U of M students are welcome.

entrepreneurship@csom.umn.edu

www.ceomakers.com

GLOBE

GLOBE provides opportunities for Carlson students, faculty, and staff interested in international business to learn about the topic through monthly speakers and various cultural activities. The GLOBE's mission is to promote international activities that integrate Carlson School students, community leaders, faculty, and staff for greater educational and social opportunities.

globe@csom.umn.edu

GLOBE Website

Honors Association

The Honors Association believes that in addition to achieving excellent academic records, honors students in business should provide leadership and support activities outside of the classroom. Admission is competitive. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required, but we also consider academic rigor and extracurricular experience. Pay close attention to deadlines and application instructions.

honorbsb@umn.edu

Carlson Honors Website

Investment And Finance Organization (InFO)

The Investment and Finance Organization is open to all students who wish to meet with professionals who comprise the various areas of the financial industry. InFO exposes students to speakers from investing and finance companies that give valuable insight into career paths. InFO also sponsors social events to help students acquaint themselves with other students that have similar interests. Weekly meetings involve in-depth discussions about the stock market, investing, bonds, commodities, and financial planning.

behre077@umn.edu

Music and Entertainment Business Organization (MEBO)

The purpose of this group is to be a resource for students to learn about the many different fields in the music industry through: Guest lectures from various music companies/businesses, venues, booking agencies, music lawyers, recording studios, and so on; Visiting these companies, venues, and studios to see how they are run and what goes on backstage; Planning, organizing, and promoting large events/benefits at the end of each semester.

mebo@umn.edu

MEBO website

Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE)

Pi Sigma Epsilon is the only national, professional, and co-educational fraternity in marketing, sales management, and selling. Our chapter at the University of Minnesota was founded in 2003. This organization provides great leadership, professional and career opportunities, workshops, site visits, and social events. Our mission is to develop foundations of leadership and professionalism, while shaping members into able businessmen/women through real world and educational experience within the fields of marketing and sales.

tucke123@umn.edu

Pi Sigma Epsilon Website

Professional and Cultural Opportunities (PACO)

Professional and Cultrual Opportunities is a student led organization that provides undergraduate students with networking, educational, and leadership opportunities related to international business and world affairs. Those who are interested in getting involved should contact the club. Please feel free to attend any of our events listed on our website.

paco@umn.edu
PACO Website

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Real Estate Club

The Real Estate Club is a group of highly motivated undergraduate students who are devoted to learn how to begin investing in real estate. We firmly believe that real estate should secure an integral part in any serious investor’s portfolio. Since our inception, we have watched excitingly as our members have invested in their first, second, or even third properties. Join us at our weekly meetings as we welcome some of Minnesota’s most accomplished real estate professionals to come speak on the various topics relating to real estate investing – all majors are welcome.

realest8@umn.edu

Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)

SHRM promotes mutually beneficial interaction between HR students and practitioners. Membership offers students the opportunity to supplement their classroom experiences with real-world knowledge and hands-on experiences.

chamb140@umn.edu
SHRM

Sports Management Association

Sports Management Association is committed to providing undergraduate students with an insight to the highly competitive sports marketplace. We strive to foster an education of the different business careers in the sports industry. We bring industry professionals to campus to speak about the business behind sports, while allowing for members to have fun and build lasting relationships. SMA also holds occasional social events and volunteer opportunities to bring our members together while extending the reach of the Carlson School into the local community.

jense748@umn.edu

Stock Trader's Club

Stock Traders Club was founded with the idea that there should be a way for students to learn about investing and personal finance. Taking control of your finances is an important step to being independent, successful, and accumulating wealth. Our organization focuses on teaching the "nuts and bolts" of investing and managing your money. We strive to provide information to student that will enable them to make informed investment decisions. We bring in speakers and organize activities in an effort to help students understand the various financial instruments and develop a discipline for investing. For more information contact the club via email or visit our website for meeting times and locations.

trader@umn.edu

Stock Trader Club Website

Student Association For Non-Profit Enterprise (SANE)

SANE is dedicated to increasing non-profit business awareness through interactions with the community and the University of Minnesota. SANE's mission is to give University students the opportunity to create more awareness of non-profit, to give back to the community through volunteer services, and to help the Carlson School integrate a non-profit focus into the Undergraduate program.

sane@umn.edu

SANE Website

Undergraduate Supply Chain and Operations Club (SCOC)

The purpose of the Supply Chain and Operations Club is to provide an environment where people can learn about supply chain management and be provided with further opportunitties in the field. The Supply Chain and Operations Club educates and encourages students in other majors about the importance of supply chain management.

huche007@umn.edu

SCOC Website

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Truth in Business (TiB)

Truth in Business is a Christian Business Student organization with a focus on faith in the marketplace. We firmly believe God calls Christians into the marketplace to be leaders. Through weekly meetings, lectures, discussions, social events, and mentoring relationships we seek to equip students with the tools they need to be successful living out their faith in a bottom line business world. We are open to all U of M students and welcome people of all denominations and beliefs. We stand firm on the truth of the Holy Bible.

tib@umn.edu

Truth In Business

Undergraduate Women in Business (WIB)

Undergraduate Women in Business is dedicated to bringing women together in business-related fields through networking, speakers, volunteering, and events. We strive to make opportunities in the business world for women more apparent and help overcome challenges encountered. WIB helps develop skills to succeed in the business world and facilitates personal and professional growth. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesdays from Noon until 1 p.m. Other events include two large networking events and various social and volunteering events. All majors and sexes are welcome.

wib@umn.edu

WIB Website