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All Broad students are encouraged to get involved in a student organization, whether it is a Broad organization or one of MSU’s many student organizations. Involvement in a student organization, and the leadership experience students can gain from that involvement, is an important part of the overall college experience. Students take an active role in shaping important issues in the school and are given a voice on significant changes. Broad student organizations provide additional opportunities to network, socialize, learn and enhance skills. When students are considered for internships, post-college employment or even the Broad admissions process, evidence of leadership experience sets students apart from other applicants.
Career-Focused Organizations
- Accounting Student Association
The Accounting Student Association (ASA) is organized by students for the purpose of providing those with an interest in accounting the opportunity to learn more about the profession.
- Alternative Investments Group
The mission of the Alternative Investments Group (AIG) is to help members become well-versed in alternative asset classes, financial markets and valuation methods by learning in an engaging, hands-on environment. This being achieved through our educational series, investment case studies, professional development through our speaker series, resume reviews, and interview preparation workshops.
- Club Management Association of America
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide insight and knowledge of the Private Club Industry to each of its members and also to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character and to encourage the education and advancement of its members. We will educate our members on the various types of clubs; country, golf, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town and military.
- Corporate Retail Association
The Corporate Retail Association (CRA) serves to educate all majors about the many aspects of the retail industry. Our association will invite a diverse group of corporate representatives to present information regarding unique career paths in the retail industry. CRA will teach the dynamics and fundamental skills necessary in retail so our members can be competitive in the constantly changing industry.
- Finance Association
The Michigan State University Finance Association (MSUFA) connects members with employers who offer internships and full-time jobs within finance and is a great way to learn more about careers in the field. The association sponsors career fairs and site visits to the nation’s major financial centers, such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Membership can significantly help you build the knowledge base and network of contacts that can give you a tremendous advantage when you leave the halls of MSU and enter the world of finance.
- Hospitality Association
The mission of the Hospitality Association is to create and refine hospitality business leaders by providing forums for academic growth, industry experience, leadership roles and career-enhancing opportunities and by encouraging social interaction and the development of student unity within The School of Hospitality Business.
- Human Resource Association
The mission of the Human Resource Association is to create an environment that stimulates interest in human resources, builds professional skills and connects students with human resources professionals. The association strives to achieve this by planning events for the members to interact with one another and members of other professional organizations, hosting company presentations in which the members have one-on-one contact with professionals in the HR field and discussing important topics in HR.
- MSU Marketing Association
The Michigan State University Marketing Association (MSUMA) is made up of driven students striving to excel in the marketing field. MSUMA provides members numerous benefits including networking, resume building, professional business trips, fun social events and great volunteer opportunities. The goal of the organization is to provide members with the opportunity to maximize their college career and, consequently, become a successful professional in their business career.
- National Association of Black Accountants
The National Association of Black Accountants of MSU (NABA) is an undergraduate professional student organization representing a diverse group of students in the Broad College of Business and related majors.
NABA offers different opportunities to those who participate through bi-weekly meetings. NABA is not only a local organization at MSU, but is also a national organization. NABA hosts social events, facilitates tutoring and organizes activities such as corporate site visits.
- Society for Hospitality Foodservice Management
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management serves the needs and interests of executives in the corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality industries. When you’re a part of the SHFM family you’ll discover first-hand our passion to help you achieve your career and business objectives. SHFM members oversee all facets of corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality, from cafés and retail operations to catering, vending, fitness centers, child care services and conference planning and support, including audio/visual services. We represent the most influential professionals in the industry, the people who directly provide these services and oversee purchasing decisions for hundreds of business campuses and millions of employees.
- Student Investment Association
The Student Investment Association (SIA) is an undergraduate student organization with the mission to educate undergraduates about investing through a real-money portfolio, educational seminars, professional speakers and investing competitions.
- Supply Chain Management Association
As a part of the top supply chain management program in the country, the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) strives to provide students with exceptional learning experiences and development opportunities beyond the classroom environment. This is accomplished through exposure to leading industry practices and business professionals, as well as an additional forum for student/faculty interaction.
- Venture Capital Institute
Affinity-Based Organizations
- 180 Degrees Consulting MSU
180 Degrees Consulting provides high-quality consulting services to social enterprises and nonprofits in our community in order to help them achieve maximum efficiency, stability and overall success. The organization helps mold hard working and high performing consultants to meet clients’ demands regardless of the constantly changing environment.
- Black and Broad
Black and Broad is an organization that supports and represents the Black business focused students at the Eli Broad College of Business. Black and Broad serves as a community where students can express their concerns, find solutions to succeed, and network. Black and Broad also serves as a pipeline to resources and academic help to succeed in the Eli Broad College of Business. Black and Broad is dedicated to the development of intensive programs to increase participation and professional advancement for black students.
- Broad Book Club
The Broad Book Club is an organization that shall be to grow the curiosity of the students through open discussion and reading of literature with a focus on communication, mental, and financial development.
- Broad International Student Council (BISC)
The Broad International Student Council (BISC) promotes an inclusive community for international students in the Eli Broad College of Business.
- Broad Leadership Association (BLA)
The Broad Leadership Association (BLA) meets with company recruiters bi-weekly to get a personable networking experience. The Broad Leadership Association also offers many business-oriented leadership opportunities.
- Broad Student Senate
The Student Senate of the Broad College of Business creates a representative body concentrating their time to improve the quality of life for all students in the college. The Broad Student Senate strives to provide means for responsible and effective student participation within Broad, to serve as the official voice of the student opinion on matters affecting students and/or their rights, and to provide a mutual and beneficial understanding with members of the faculty and administration.
- Future Leaders in Sports & Entertainment
The primary objectives of Future Leaders in Sports & Entertainment (FLISE) are to connect students with professionals in the sports and entertainment industry and to provide members with exposure to different aspects of the industry while building a personal and professional network.
- Global Sales Leadership Society
Our mission is to build, enhance, and disseminate professional selling and sales management competencies through education, research, and outreach that create synergy between business and academia. And to educate MSU students about the sales industry, trends in sales & sales management, and sales techniques; to provide a forum for networking with and among students, faculty, and corporate professionals; to provide opportunities for students to practice and hone their sales skills; to provide social, yet professional, activities for its members.
- Hospitality and Lodging Club
The mission of Hospitality and Lodging Club (HLC) is to pursue activities that source networking opportunities, support the local community, and increase members’ understanding of important issues pertaining to the lodging industry. The purpose and function of HLC is to provide access to growth opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the lodging industry and to enhance the individual development of each such hospitality business student.
- Interdisciplinary Supply Chain Research Club
Interdisciplinary Supply Chain Research Organization (ISCRO) @ Michigan State, seeks to provide a framework for student-led research addressing questions in the field of Supply Chain and encourages integrated learning within other fields.
- International Business Student Organization (IBSO)
The International Business Student Organization (IBSO) is a student-led organization centered around fostering the growth of international business careers and mindsets among students and industry professionals. The goal of this organization includes four areas:
- To build relationships and provide networking opportunities amongst international students, domestic students interested in or studying international business, faculty, and industry professionals at Michigan State University (MSU) through monthly networking events;
- To provide educational seminars and discussions with industry professionals with monthly speaker series;
- To communicate information about study abroad opportunities alongside the Office for Education Abroad;
- To prepare students for a career in international business by organizing career fairs and business trips in addition to professional speaker series
The IBSO is open to students of all class standings and majors, so join us as we expand international business at Michigan State University!
- Limitless Club
The mission of Limitless Club at MSU is to empower and unite ambitious students through entrepreneurship, consulting, and business development. We are committed to fostering innovation, supporting student-led ventures, and creating a collaborative environment where future leaders can thrive.
- Market Research Group
MRG is focused on bringing students together who have interest in researching and discussing current market events in business. Through group discussions and speakers, we aim to connect the classroom to real world events in a dynamic setting.
- Meeting and Events Club
MSU Meeting and Events Club (MEC) is Michigan State University’s student chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). We are focused on providing students with an opportunity to contribute to and foster understanding of the meeting and events industry. As a club within the Hospitality Association, we are committed to involvement of philanthropic, fundraising, and educational events within our community and the meeting and events field. It is our goal to become leaders in our industry and build fellowship along the way!
- MSU Cannabis Industry Association
The MSU Cannabis Industry Association’s vision is to nurture entrepreneurial zeal through the burgeoning cannabis sector. The MSU Cannabis Industry Association aims to connect ambitious individuals with industry pioneers to catalyze innovation and disseminate the sector’s high-impact career opportunities.
- MSU Collegiate DECA
Michigan State Collegiate DECA is a student organization that values competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. The organization prepares students for careers in business by incorporating real-world experiences through development competitions.
- MSU Entrepreneurship Association
The MSU Entrepreneurship Association is a registered student organization open to all majors who are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation.
- MSU Internal Relations Organization
MSU International Relations Organization seeks to educate the next generation of Spartan leaders by providing a venue to discuss, debate, and explore solutions to international issues through teamwork, diplomacy, and collaboration, as well as engaging in competition at intercollegiate Model United Nations conferences.
- MSU Model United Nations (MSUMUN)
Michigan State University Model U.N. is the premier high school conference in the Midwest. Over 7,900 delegates from 140 schools have attended our conference over the past eighteen years. Students from across the country have come back again and again to Michigan State University’s Model United Nations Conference. The staff of MSUMUN prides itself being both educational and exciting.
- MSU Personal Investment Association
MSU Personal Investing Association is a student organization at MSU where students are given an open space to discuss the market and other forms of allocation of wealth. We believe financial literacy is important to young people in building a strong foundational understanding of how to save and invest for a prosperous future. All students are welcome to join club meetings and speaker events, even if they have no knowledge of investing. Our goal is to reach out to these students and give them a safe space to learn about various wealth building tools.
- MSU VITA
MSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides income tax return assistance and preparation at no cost to taxpayers. VITA is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and is organized by professionals and students across the United States.
At Michigan State University, dedicated Spartan volunteers help low-income individuals and families in the Greater Lansing area complete federal, state, local and/or foreign tax forms, providing students with valuable career-related experience as well as outstanding volunteer experience that provides relief to the Greater Lansing community. The MSU VITA training program produces high-quality tax preparers and allows volunteers to gain client service experience by engaging with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Multicultural Business Students
Multicultural Business Students (MBS) of MSU represents a diverse group of students in the Broad College of Business and related majors. Activities include professional development workshops, an annual leadership retreat and a holiday reception.
- Native American & Hispanic Business Students
Native American and Hispanic Business Students (NAHBS) focuses on developing its membership as professionals, strengthening their bond as a family away from home and giving back to the community. By fostering these three facets, NAHBS develop dynamic, impactful Spartan leaders. NAHBS activities include social events, professional development workshops and the Native American and Latino Outreach Program.
- Private Equity at Broad
Provide Broad Spartans with insight into private equity.
- Real Estate Investment Club
The Real Estate Investment Club is for all students who have a common interest in real estate development, particularly within the hospitality industry. The club creates unique opportunities for students including listening to significant guest speakers, participating in various site tours and keeping in touch with alumni and other industry professionals.
- Spartan Analytics Consulting Group
- Spartan Blockchain Solutions
Spartan Blockchain Solutions is a student-run, non-profit blockchain advisory and advocacy firm. Their mission is to provide local businesses and organizations with innovative blockchain solutions while jumpstarting Michigan State University’s ecosystem to become a leading academic institution in the blockchain space.
- Spartan Business Golf Club
The purpose of this organization is to explore the business of golf and how to effectively use golf in business. These goals will be fulfilled through field trips to various segments of the golf industry as well as interactions with business professionals experienced in using golf in business to build relationships and rapport.
- Spartan Global Development Fund
The Spartan Global Development Fund (SGDF) is a student-run initiative working to expand awareness and support for microfinance while building lasting partnerships in the quest for permanent solutions to global poverty.
The Spartan Global Development Fund helps promote the causes of sustainability and entrepreneurship by providing interest-free micro loans to small businesses in less-developed areas of the world. While the loans SGDF arranges may be small – typically ranging from $100 to $3,000 – their effects can be substantial.
While the fund is student-run, its membership also includes Michigan State alumni and faculty, and relies on financial support from the entire community.
- Spartan Pride
The purpose of this organization is to build relationships between the Eli Broad College of Business undergraduate and graduate student populations, faculty, staff, alumni and corporations, focused on LGBTQ+ awareness. Furthermore, to provide professional networking opportunities, promote a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff, and facilitate professional development focused on continued representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in business.
- Spartans Rebuilding Michigan (SRM)
Spartans Rebuilding Michigan (SRM) is a student volunteer organization at Michigan State University. We connect students with service opportunities in the Greater Lansing area.
- Spectrum Consulting Group (SCG)
The mission of Spectrum Consulting Group (SCG) is to provide students with premier consulting experiences and deliver a lasting impact on our clients while supporting youth education initiatives in our community. With a vision to strengthen the SCG experience through commitment to our values, empowerment of our members, and fulfillment of innovative, strategic results.
- Student-Made
Student-Made inspires entrepreneurs and potential creators on campus to start and grow their own businesses. Anyone can join Student-Made and start their own business. We host pop-ups for creators to sell and showcase their products and we create a network for entrepreneurs. Student-Made fills a gap for entrepreneurial students, offers a supportive environment for growth, provides real-world experience to managers, brings the whole campus community together, and grows our network to provide a greater reach for students.
- Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO)
Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO) is an entirely student-run consulting organization that offers strategic consulting for nonprofit organizations. The teams of SCNO offer insightful consulting engagements on a range of topics, including marketing, organizational strategy, information technology, fundraising and capital allocation, and operational management.
- Student Trading Group
The Student Trading Group is an organization where undergraduate students at MSU will be able to gain real-time experience in the financial markets. The students will be able to learn the fundamentals of the financial markets and how they can use it in their lives. Members will also gain knowledge on the analytical side of charts and data.
- Sustainable Business Association
- Transaction Services Organization
The purpose of this organization shall be to create a welcoming culture for students to learn more about transaction services opportunities & build a strong group together that will support the next generation of students. Furthermore, TSO will create, cultivate, and maintain relationships with MSU alumni and companies.
- Women In Business Students’ Association
The Women in Business Students’ Association (WBSA) is a student organization that is part of Multicultural Business Programs within the Broad College of Business. WBSA provides students with an opportunity to establish relationships with Fortune 500 companies at bi-weekly membership meetings and other annual events. WBSA provides students with the opportunity to build personal bonds with other students with similar interests.
- Women in Entrepreneurship
The mission of Women in Entrepreneurship (WE) is to inspire and support women interested in entrepreneurship through a collaborative, innovative and empowering network. WE works to share how entrepreneurship is not exclusive to a single major, gender or race. Instead, it means integrating talents of those with diverse interests in order to take risks and develop a business venture.
Honoraries & Fraternities
- Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest co-ed professional business fraternity. It is a unique, prestigious association of students, professors, graduates and professionals with common interests and goals.
Guided by five core values, Alpha Kappa Psi is an international organization that focuses on providing ethical leadership and professional development. Through educational programs, community service and a hands-on application of formal education, Alpha Kappa Psi members grow and develop practices most needed in business leadership today: responsibility, resilience, self-awareness, and critical thinking.
- Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed professional business fraternity with the mission to help students develop and advance in their professional careers. The organization provides a professional network, opportunities to participate in community service and fundraising events, as well as a brotherhood to support members along their college journeys. The fraternity focuses on building personal and group professional experience, according to each individual’s skill set and desired profession.
- Eta Sigma Delta
Eta Sigma Delta recognizes hospitality business students for their outstanding academic achievements.
- Gamma Iota Sigma
Gamma Iota Sigma fulfills a mission of promoting and sustaining student interest in careers in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. Through world-class programs, innovative partnerships, critical industry support, expansive campus engagement, and an unrivaled lifelong professional network, Gamma Iota Sigma leads the sustainable growth and diversification of the insurance industry’s student talent pipeline across all functional areas.
- Phi Chi Theta
Phi Chi Theta is a co-ed, professional fraternity for students with a passion for business and economics. Phi Chi Theta combines the best aspects of social, professional and service organizations to provide its members with the experiences and skills to last a lifetime.
- Phi Gamma Nu
Phi Gamma Nu is a national organization that prides itself on producing leaders of outstanding value who are devoted to professionalism, service and brotherhood. The organization continues to be an excellent way to meet focused students who want to expand their professional network throughout various industries and develop powerful relationships on and off campus.
The Omicron chapter is located in East Lansing on the Michigan State University campus and is accepting of all majors with a preference for those who are inclined to business or professionalism.
- Pi Sigma Epsilon
Pi Sigma Epsilon brings together academically qualified students who express interest in the study of marketing, selling, sales management and related fields in colleges and universities, as well as the advancement of these fields as both a career and a profession.
Broad Leaders Council
The Eli Broad College of Business Broad Leaders Council (BLC) is a collaborative body composed of leaders from all Broad affiliated registered student organizations to increase cross-organizational communication and efforts to improve the opportunities for students of the Broad College to develop as young professionals, leaders and individuals.
MSU Student Organizations
Michigan State University has more than 1000 registered student organizations (RSOs); there is something for everyone at MSU! RSOs cover a wide range of topics and interest areas, including but not limited to: academic, business, environmental, international, political, racial/ethnic, religious, women’s interests, and sports and leisure.
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