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Student Organizations

Student Club Organization Chart - Fall 2009.pdf
	AIESEC is an international, non-political, not-for-profit, student run, independent, educational association. Located in 87 countries and active on 51 U.S. university campuses, it offers practical business experience, an international network that spans the globe and opportunity to work and travel abroad.
	Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity has over 230 college and alumni chapters with more than 170,000 members. It remains the oldest, largest, and most successful Professional Business Fraternity in the world.
	Beta Alpha Psi is a national scholastic and professional accounting fraternity. The primary objective of the fraternity is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting. This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting; providing opportunities for self development and association among members and practicing accountants, and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.
	The Banking and Investment Association is an undergraduate organization at San José State University, working closely with the faculty and its office members to enhance the undergraduate experience and meet the needs of the student body. The organization was created on Spring ‘09 as the Banking and Financial Services Club. After merging with Spartan Investors, a new club was made. Our main goal is to promote activities that benefit the financial community, students, and faculty. In doing so we are able to develop strong leaders in finance.
	Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
	The Entrepreneurial Society of San Jose State University is a professional student organization dedicated to shaping today's students into tomorrow's entrepreneurs. By conducting workshops which include outstanding guest speakers and/or panel discussions, students will have the opportunity to hear from CEOs, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries about the obstacles and opportunities that await them in the changing landscape of current businesses in Silicon Valley. Our network of Professionals, Faulty, Staff and Students has great value and has opened up doors for many of our members and has proven to be vital to the success of our organization.
	The Financial Management Association makes Finance fun, real, and exciting by linking student members' technical classroom skills with guest speakers' business-world experiences, thus encouraging student interaction. The opportunity for members to enhance managerial, interpersonal, and social skills is furthered by using both formal and informal activities. FMA provides specific, focused information about career paths within the broad discipline of Finance by providing speakers who share personal experiences supplementing classroom learning and by encouraging alumni.
	Accounting Majors - learn more about opportunities in corporate accounting, as well as government and non-profit by joining the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) SJSU Student Chapter. The IMA chapter at SJSU meets monthly for a presentation by a professional on a technical subject matter. Opportunities exist to interact with professionals and fellow students, apply for scholarships, learn about career opportunities, and assume a leadership role. Open to all accounting majors who are taking at least 6 units; dues are $26 and includes a subscription to Management Accounting. SJSU Student Chapter of IMA was awarded the Bronze Award of Excellence for the 2000-2001 academic year by the national IMA organization.
	Information Systems Audit and Control Association acts as a medium through which the SJSU ISACA members can have interactions with IT/IS audit professionals, and become familiar and involved with IT and IS industry employers. SJSU ISACA wants to stimulate interests and promote academic excellence in the IT/IS audit field. More specifically, to provide information and guidelines for the certification examinations.
	Latino Business Student Association Mission: To provide LBSA members with the necessary tools and skills needed for succeeding in our academic environment by providing the opportunity to interact with Latino professionals who already successfully overcame many of the obstacles that most young Latinos face. This interaction will serve as a tool for motivation, networking, the learning and professional application of our cultures, and to educate and prepare Latino business students to make a seamless transition into the corporate world. Our members will also learn the importance of giving back to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy to appreciate the future and past generations.
	The mission of the Management Informations Systems Club is to make its members more eligible for employment through increasing the knowledge base of the students and the opportunities to encounter industry representatives who hire MIS graduates. This will be accomplished by providing opportunities for students to network and socialize with other students, faculty, and industry representatives in MIS.
	The mission of the Marketing Association at San José State University is to be the leading provider in creating and maximizing value for our associates, fellow colleagues, and community by: * - Providing the opportunity to network with Silicon Valley's finest marketing professionals. * - Creating a forum to build and strengthen marketing skills through various workshops and seminars. * - Establishing and maintaining relationships with faculty, administration, and the local community. * - Broadening horizons by preparing members to recognize opportunities, discover new approaches, and to excel in future endeavors.
	The mission of the MBAA is to promote student development and welfare, and to enhance the identity and perception of the MBA program, with emphasis on developing relationships with alumni, faculty, and the business community. The MBAA promotes social interaction among all MBA students, their families, faculty, and administrators. The MBAA organizes a variety of activities that appeal to a wide range of students in each of the MBA programs - MBA One, On-Campus, & Off-Campus.
	The Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the discipline of management across all occupations. The SAM at San Jose State University, is designed to promote professionalism and practical education to the students interested in management. While educating the students that management is not just a business skill, but a skill for life. SAM is an organization for all fields who are interested in management. Membership will not be limited to business management majors.
	The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) of San Jose State University will strive to facilitate opportunities for career growth and enhancement in the field of human resource management for all organizational members and other students who share similar interests. "Our mission is to be a bridge between academic and real HR world by providing networking, job/internship, and leadership opportunities to SJSU students who share passion for HR. We strive to provide students with a competitive advantage needed to become successful in the HR field."