Student organizations
Something for everyoneThere are more than 30 student organizations associated with the Spears School of Business. Each has a designated faculty member serving as an advisor as well as elected student officers within the club. Joining a student organization can begin a process of networking that will lead you to a more successful college experience and help launch your career.
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African American Business Students Association
Advisor: Lex Washington, 447 Business Building
African American Business Students Association is an organization that will equip you with skills, developmental tools and opportunities that enable you to be successful throughout your career in any business major of choice. Open to all majors.
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American Association of University Women
Advisor: Sarah Johnson, 363 Business Building
American Association of University Women is an organization advocating for women and girls since 1881. Open to women in all majors and colleges. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
- American Marketing Association at OSU (Marketing Club)
Advisor: Maribeth Kuzmeski, 459 Business Building
American Marketing Association at OSU (Marketing Club) uniquely equips students to become more marketable in the workplace by providing experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with local, regional, and state-wide businesses and non-profits. Students actively apply marketing skills in real businesses through mini-internship activities while helping organizations with their business challenges.
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Association of Information Technology Professionals
Advisor: Bradford Cary
Association of Information Technology Professionals is an organization that helps you develop a better understanding of the nature and functions of technology, study related equipment, promote sound general principles in the field, and study technical methods with a view to their improvement. Open to all majors.
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Beta Alpha Psi
Advisor: Craig Sisneros, 397 Business Building
Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organization for accounting students and professionals that promotes accounting at OSU through interaction with professors and professional organizations. Membership is restricted to accounting majors who have completed Intermediate Accounting I and maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average.
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Beta Gamma Sigma
Advisor: Marlys Mason, 370 Business Building
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a program accredited by AACSB International. Membership by invitation only.
- Brand Squad
Advisor: Maribeth Kuzmeski, 459 Business Building
The Brand Squad is a group of students that help our student-athletes at OSU become successful monetizing their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Each Brand Squad member goes through NIL training adhering to OSU and NCAA guidance. Members are matched with student-athletes to generate deal opportunities and assist with their social media efforts. Open to all majors. -
Business News Club
Advisor: Craig Watters, 218 Business Building
Business News Club is an organization that promotes awareness and understanding of current business and financial news. Open to all majors.
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Business Student Council
Advisor: Sarah Johnson, 363 Business Building
The vision of the Business Student Council is to partner faculty and students in establishing the Spears School of Business as the premier college at Oklahoma State University, and the mission is to serve the interests of the Spears School of Business while enhancing faculty-student interaction and providing students with leadership opportunities. Application and interview process for selection.
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Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
Advisor: Silvio Ceschini, 165D Nancy Randolph Davis
CMAA helps any student enrolled in Hospitality and Tourism Management courses become acquainted with, and develop an interest in, careers related to private club management. Members have opportunities to develop professional and academic relationships with other students and professional members nationwide. CMAA raises money through catering events, which helps subsidize costs for local and national trips that offer students real life work experiences.
- Cowboy Energy Club
Advisors: Marc Tower, 366 Business Building
The Cowboy Energy Club exists to educate individuals of the energy industry in a simplistic manner, network with alumni who have experience in the energy sector to present opportunities after graduation and to provide social events that will hopefully lead to lifelong connections among members and officers. - Data Analytics Club
Advisors: Kim Strom, 229 Business Building, and Jerry Rackley, 268 Business Building
The Data Analytics Club (DAC) is a Spears Business organization that affords students of any OSU major to explore the opportunities of a career in data analytics. Members network with industry analytics professionals, explore tools used for data analysis, consider career paths and develop new friendships with students who have a passion for data-driven decision-making. -
Delta Sigma Pi
Advisor: Sarah Johnson, 363 Business Building
Delta Sigma Pi is an international professional business fraternity that instills professionalism and leadership in members, while in a social setting. Open to all business majors, application process for selection.
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Economics Society
Advisor: Sunny Su, 264 Business
Economics Society is a club for all students intrigued by economic issues and the economic side of broad issues affecting our nation and the world. Open to all majors.
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Entrepreneurship Club
Advisor: Bruce Barringer, 428A Business Building
Entrepreneurship Club is an organization where you can develop your entrepreneurial potential, share your dreams and collaborate on creative projects. Open to all majors.
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Enactus
Advisor: Craig Watters, 218 Business Building
Enactus is apart of a global nonprofit organization that brings together students, academic leaders, and business professionals to use entrepreneurial action to create positive social, economic, and environmental impact. Currently, there are over 70,000 students globally across 36 countries.
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Eta Sigma Delta
Advisor: Willie Tao, 389 Nancy Randolph Davis
Eta Sigma Delta recognizes students in hospitality and tourism for outstanding academic achievement, meritorious service and demonstrated professionalism. Membership in this honor society promotes excellence and scholarship among both students and professional members. Membership invitations are sent to students with an interest in the industry who have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
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Financial Management Association
Advisor: Jun Zhang and Amit Bansal
Financial Management Association (FMA) is a student-run chapter of the Financial Management Association International. FMA of OSU focuses on exposing students to exciting internships, jobs and career paths across the world of finance. A recognized Superior Chapter for 20 consecutive years, in 2021 the OSU FMA became an Ambassador Chapter to assist other university chapters looking to grow.
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Free Enterprise Society
Advisor: Per Bylund, 424 Business Building
Free Enterprise Society aims to cultivate in its members a deeper and more intimate understanding of the free market by bringing in renowned speakers to discuss this question in a variety of different fields ranging from economics to psychology. -
Human Resource Management Association
Advisor: Lindsey Greco, 229 Business Building
Human Resource Management Association is an organization that helps members gain the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to transition into HR or management positions. Open to all majors.
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International Business Club
Advisor: Xiang Fang, 408 Business Building
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Information Security and Assurance Club
Advisor: Jim Burkman, 306 Business Building
Information Security and Assurance Club is an organization that is open to all undergraduate and graduate students with any level of skill from any discipline. Club meetings are every other week and demonstrate elementary to advanced computer attacks and defenses. ISAC has a dedicated lab off campus and competes annually in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. ISAC is also a great way to get plugged into companies as they are often guest demonstrators and have shown a keen interest in supporting and hiring ISAC students.
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Latino Business Student Association
Advisors: Rey Marrufo, 272 Business Building
The Latino Business Student Association serves as a platform for students to take advantage of all available resources and opportunities offered within the Spears School of Business to get students career ready for after graduation. The LBSA helps students adapt to life at OSU, Stillwater and the surrounding area in Oklahoma.
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Business Management Association
Advisors: Stephanie Phipps, 431 Business Building
Business Management Association exists to foster leadership skills, enhance understanding of management principles, and provide networking opportunities among peers and industry professionals. It aims to create a collaborative environment where members can share insights, participate in workshops, and engage in activities that promote personal and professional growth in the field of management.
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Meeting Professionals International
Advisor: Jinyoung Im, 388 Nancy Randolph Davis
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, offers networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals, including more than 17,000 engaged members and its Plan Your Meetings audience. It has more than 90 chapters and clubs in 24 countries. The student chapter meets with the MPI Oklahoma chapter and brings in speakers for professional development.
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Net Impact
Advisor: Jason Aamodt
Net Impact is an organization that inspires, educates and equips you to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. Open to all majors.
- OSU Pre-Law Club
Advisor: Kelly Kavalier
The OSU Pre-Law Club is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering interest and engagement in the field of law. Through a diverse range of activities, including guest speakers, workshops, and networking events, we provide opportunities for members to explore various aspects of the legal profession. Whether you're considering a career in law or simply intrigued by legal issues, our club offers a supportive environment where students can learn, connect, and grow together. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment in the fascinating world of law.
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OSU Consulting Club
Advisor: Stephanie Royce, 477 Business Building
Designed to increase awareness of the consulting industry and connect membership with job opportunities at consulting firms. OSU Consulting Club will prepare members for success in their job search by providing networking opportunities and case interview preparation.
- Spearhead Scholars Investment Banking Program
Advisor: Eric Sisneros, 265 Business Building
Spearhead Scholars helps Oklahoma State students prepare for competitive careers in finance. Through focused career prep, real-world exposure, and personalized support, we equip students with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the recruiting process and succeed in high-impact roles.
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Spears Ambassadors
Advisor: Courtney Schmidt, 272 Business Building
Spears Ambassadors Is an organization that will allow you to promote Oklahoma State University and the Spears School of Business by attending and conducting recruiting events, having continuous communication with potential business students, and working together to provide a solid foundation of role models to current and prospective students. Application and interview process for selection.
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Spears Freshman Community
Advisor: Rey Marrufo, 272 Business Building
The Spears Freshman Community connects freshman students with peers, organizations, faculty and other meaningful opportunities in the Spears School of Business. Join us for social activities, business programs and leadership opportunities.
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Sports Management Club
Advisor: Bryan Finch, 415 Business Building
Sports Management Club Is an organization that allows you to establish a networking base in the sports industry, learn about careers in sports business, and find out about internship and job opportunities in sports. Open to all majors.
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Sports Sales and Marketing Club
Advisor: Rich Kuzmeski, 444A Business Building
Sports Sales and Marketing Club Is an organization that allows you to establish a networking base in the sports industry, learn about careers in sports business, and find out about internship and job opportunities in sports. Open to all majors.
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Student Center for Public Trust (Student CPT)
Advisor: Rachel Cox and Jennifer Coonce
The Student Center for Public Trust (Student CPT) is a student organization that provides an interactive environment where ethical behaviors and ideas can flourish. We bring in high-caliber guest speakers to engage with us about ethical leadership in business. We meet twice a semester, and our club is open to all majors.
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SMART Supply Chain Management Club
Advisor: Clinton Purtell
The SMART Supply Chain Management Club exists to give people the opportunity to expand their network within Supply Chain. We also aim to create more opportunities for students to get internships and jobs and increase their chances of success within the growing industry.
- Women in Business
Advisors: Lex Washington
Women in Business is a student organization dedicated to the personal and professional development of young women in the Spears School of Business. We aim to create a space where members are encouraged to develop new knowledge, relationships and skills through various events and opportunities.
- Women in Technology
Advisors: Kim Strom and Tina Meier
Women in Technology (WIT) is a student organization designed to connect students across all technical disciplines to industry professionals, develop skills to navigate the technology workforce and educate them on technology trends and career pathways. We encourage students interested in learning more about the technology field to join us for a variety of workshops, presentations and events designed to help women be successful in their careers.
Graduate and Doctoral Student Organizations
- Business Analytics Student Association (BASA)
Advisor: Miriam McGaugh
BASA is an organized body by means of which Master's of Science in Business Analytics, a graduate degree program under the department of Marketing in the Spears School of Business, students can cooperate in matters of common concerns and student welfare to bring about closer relations among the MSBA students, the administration, faculty and student body. - Doctoral Student Association
Advisor: Matt Rutherford
Learn more on CampusLink.
- Graduate Leadership Association of Spears (GLAS)
Advisor: Kenneth Kern
Established in 2020, Graduate Leadership Association of Spears (GLAS) is a professional graduate student association dedicated to fostering networking, enhancing leadership abilities and advancing career skills within the various graduate programs offered by the Spears School of Business. - HTM - Graduate Student Association
Advisor: Yeasun Chung, 365 Nancy Randolph Davis, and Willie Tao, 389 Nancy Randolph Davis
HTM - Graduate Student Association aids graduate students in establishing professional relationships and friendships. The organization serves as a means of exploring, developing and enhancing professional growth and social opportunities for future hospitality professionals.
- MBA Association
Advisor: Rodrigo Tello, 284 Business Building
MBA Association is an organization whose purpose is to assist in building connections between current Oklahoma State MBA students, the alumni base and future employers. MBA graduate students only.