Looking to get involved on campus specifically within the Belk College of Business? Want to meet new people and learn new things? Then you are in the right place!
My name is Bailey Harris and I am a Senior Peer Advisor for the Niblock Student Center. I HIGHLY recommend all business students to get involved on campus and meet new people but especially within the student organizations in the Belk College.
The Belk College of Business supports 16 student organizations. Click on the link here to watch a video about each student group and see the faculty/student contact information. You can also click the link below for group information through Niner Engage, UNC Charlottes student organization database which provides information on the hundreds of student groups you could join!
Actuarial Science Program: for those interested in actuarial science. The actuarial science profession makes use of a person’s knowledge of math, economics, finance and risk theory in the business world
Alpha Kappa Psi: Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity where members participate in things like professional speakers, team building events, intramural sports, and leadership training seminars. http://www.charlotteakpsi.com
American Marketing Association (AMA): Nationally affiliated with AMA, all majors welcome where members have access to workshops, AMA certifications, speakers, and even panel discussions. We spend time with our community and build relationships with our members through community service and social outings.
Association of Information Systems (AIS): formed for the purpose of promoting the study and utilization of information systems through programs of professional development, social networking, and community development.
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA): The Association of Latino Professionals is geared towards all professions, not only for the financial and accounting fields.
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP): Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organization for Financial Information students and professionals. Our weekly meetings involve a variety of professionals presenting on an assortment of topics.
ENACTUS: an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need
Future Leaders of Accounting (FLA) - UNC Charlotte Chapter: an organization for accounting and finance majors of all classifications. Weekly speakers provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing business professionals.
Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS): an international professional development organization with a focus on insurance, risk management and actuarial science open to all majors. Provides many professional development opportunities and group/individual coaching for career goals.
Global Business Brigades: spend the year fundraising in order to collect $1,500 dollars to give to the community-owned bank in the area where we decide to take the brigade. On the brigade we provide financial planning workshops in order to increase financial literacy around a culture of savings and borrowing while helping banks to increase membership, improve operations, and identify lower risk borrowers.
Intersections UNCC: a branch of IntersectionsCharlotte, which is an organization founded by Bank of America employees that meets to listen to speakers talk about how they integrate their faith into their occupation. We invite people from all professions and majors to connect with God and the professional community by intersecting Church Street, Wall Street and College Street.
Management Consulting Club: provides students with the resources, knowledge, opportunities and experience to better prepare members for a successful career in management consulting. https:www.unccmcc.com
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA): Founded in 1969, NABA has served as a network for professionals for nearly 50 years. Our chapter strives to encourage scholarship, leadership, and financial education while establishing essential connections for our undergraduate members.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - UNC Charlotte Chapter: nationally affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, representing more than 210,000 individual members. SHRM is a premier HR organization that offers guidance, information, and access to an intimate, private network of HR professionals and specialists.
Real Estate Club: focuses on preparing students to understand the different careers in real estate and the investment strategies to generate wealth. . Our bi-weekly meetings consist of local real estate professionals who help our members better understand the business they work in and how they achieved the success they have had.
Sports Analytics Club: Learn about sports analytics and apply what we’ve learned into real-world scenarios. We are currently partnered with the UNCC baseball and football team collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
By joining an organization(s) you create a world of diverse opportunities for your professional and personal life! Below are some benefits to being involved:
- Networking (Professional & Personal)
- Deepened Knowledge of Areas of Business
- Growth in Public Speaking Skills
- Job & Internship Opportunities
All of these organizations are amazing ways to get to know new people and opportunities. Try something out of your comfort zone! Don’t be scared to get involved and take advantage of the different student organizations available to you here in the Belk College!
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