"As the world’s largest business education alliance, AACSB International (AACSB) connects educators, students, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders" (2021). AACSB promotes standards for exceptional curricula and provides educational resources.
"Academy of Management (AOM) is the preeminent professional association for management and organization scholars"(2021). They are a community for the enhancement scholarly and ethical professionals.
American Management Association
The American Management Association offers a variety of training resources and seminars. Membership is purchased and includes benefits and continuing education opportunities.
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association is committed to advancing marketing best practice through education and innovation.
Association of Business Process Management Professionals International
The Association of Business Management Professionals Internationals unifies management professionals from every continent. Your paid membership advances the development of resources and provides you with learning opportunities. Student discounts are available.
Association of Latino Professionals For America
ALPFA was the first professional organization for persons who are Latino in the United States. This organization celebrates the accomplishments of Latino business professionals and provides members with a career resource center for the job-searching individual.
References:
AACSB International. (2021). Browse events. https://my.aacsb.edu/
Academy of Management. (2021). About the academy of management. https://aom.org/about-aom
"Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals... [that seeks to] shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders." (2021).
Membership to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor's society is available to the top 10% of undergraduate business students and top 20% of graduate business students. Membership can be used for resume enhancement and lifelong learning opportunities.
Business Networking International
Business Networking International is a networking and referral organization which aims to connect professionals and clients. This organization also participates in charitable works through the BNI foundation.
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America is designed to enable to to become exceptional business professionals by disvocering what their passions and interests. Students can run for office, participate in service work, and compete for awards in:
Reference:
Beta Alpha Psi. (2021). About Beta Alpha Psi. https://www.bap.org/about
"DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management" (2021). Join nearly 6,000 other collegiate DECA members to enhance your career readiness skills.
"As the world’s only peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs, EO helps transform the lives of those who transform the world" (EO, 2021).
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc
"FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences" (FBLA-PBL, n.d.).
National Association for Business Economics
The National Association for Business Economics is a great place for soon-to-be graduates to go to browse careers or apply for their dream job.
National Association of Women Business Owners
"NAWBO is a one-stop resource, propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide... Elected officials [are] in Washington, D.C. and state capitals across the country" (2020).
North Dakota Women's Business Center
NDWBC is federally-funded professional organization for female business professionals. This organization is based out of Bismarck, ND and offers grants and other resources for female entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding a small business.
References:
DECA, INC. (2021). About DECA. https://www.deca.org/about/
Entrepreneurs' Organization. (2021). About EO. https://hub.eonetwork.org/Web/hhAbout_Public/Web/About%20Public/About.aspx?hkey=0e45b528-beb5-44fe-8e11-039d831a5407
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (n.d.) About FBLA-PBL. https://www.fbla-pbl.org/about-fbla-pbl/
National Association of Women Business Owners. (2020). About. https://www.nawbo.org/about/our-vision-mission
Student members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) receive access to how-to resources, career tips, webinars, templates and business tools for $32.00 annually. Members are also linked into the PMI community.
SMEI is a sales and marketing professional organization. Members pay an annual fee to receive networking opportunities, webinar access, and sales and marketing educational courses.
"The Society operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes to promote and encourage superior research and practice in the field of strategic management" (SMS, 2021).
U.S. Small Business Administration
"SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses" (n.d.).
Reference:
Strategic Management Society. (2021). About the Strategic Management Society. https://strategicmanagement.net/home/about-us
U.S. Small Business Society. (n.d.). About SBA. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba
Entrepreneurs' Organization
