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College of Business and Economics Student Organizations
Whether you’ve just become a member of the College of Business and Economics (COBE) learning community or you’ve been here for a while, this is a great place to start looking into COBE student organizations and activities that can further enrich your education — and expand your professional network! Look for your major — or intended major — here to learn more about these great opportunities.
The Ashland University Finance Club offers students the opportunity to explore finance through networking events, workshops, and hands-on investment experiences. The AFC helps members build a strong foundation in financial literacy and prepares them for careers in the industry.
- Networking opportunities with financial professionals.
- Tour finance offices in cities across the country.
- Listen to guest speakers and learn from professionals in the industry.
Faculty Advisor: Nikita Lopatin
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The ASCM Student Chapter is a leading professional association in supply chain and operations management. As a member, students can attend meetings with guest speakers, interact with SCM professionals, tour facilities, and participate in case competitions. Joining offers opportunities for career development, networking, and gaining insights into the rapidly growing field of supply chain management.
- Networking opportunities - interact with SCM professionals.
- Career development - access to career resources.
- Industry Insights - learn from guest speakers.
- Certifications - access to CPIM, CSCP, and CLTD certifications.
- Hands on Experience - participate in facility tours and case competitions.
Faculty Advisor: Robert Stoll
International Honor Society for Business
International honor society for students in business majors, recognizing academic excellence in undergraduate and MBA programs. Offers members access to a global network of business professionals and career development resources.
- Networking opportunities with top business professionals
- Career resources
- Scholarship and fellowships
Faculty Advisor: Tim Hinkel
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This consulting practice provides experiential learning for students and faculty expertise to clients in many areas:
- Market analysis & marketing strategy
- Operations, logistics & supply chain
- Customer development, satisfaction, retention
- Human capital
- Financial analysis & planning
- Branding
- Data analytics
- Strategic business planning
- Business plan writing
- Information Technology
Student and faculty working on a consulting assignment may receive payment for their participation and expertise.
Faculty Advisor: Tom Sudow
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Joining Eagle Entrepreneurs provides unique networking opportunities with Ohio entrepreneurs and the chance to participate in award-winning entrepreneurship competitions. Members also gain access to different resources that have successfully allowed over 60 student businesses to launch.
- Network with Ohio entrepreneurs.
- Participate in award-winning competitions.
- Learn from experienced faculty and business owners.
- Launch your own business.
Faculty Advisor: Dan Sullivan
The AU Marketing Club allows students to work with real-world clients, develop presentation and writing skills, and gain leadership experience. As a member of the marketing club, students will have the opportunity to network with marketing professionals in various industries. Initiatives of the marketing club includes; enhancing school spirit, networking with area businesses, networking with marketing departments for professional sports teams, and creating fundraiser events.
- Network with marketing professionals.
- Hands on experience that is valuable for securing high quality employment.
Faculty Advisor: Ken Brubaker
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The FAO offers hands on experience for those interested in the fashion industry (all majors welcomed) through events and trips to cities all over the country. FAO has monthly meetings to discuss fashion events on campus, along with monthly speakers who work in the fashion industry. FAO plans trips to museums, businesses, and major fashion cities to explore and educate the members involved of current trends and information.
- Networking opportunities
- Hands on experience
- Tour international fashion businesses, museums, and cities.
Faculty Advisor: Alison Rossi
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The AU HR Student Chapter is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society, with 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. As a member of the student chapter, you can learn more about the field of human resources and gain the knowledge, skills and competencies you’ll need to be a successful HR professional.
You’ll attend regular meetings to discuss workforce readiness issues, legislative updates, diversity initiatives and HR research. HR professionals will occasionally attend meetings to share current issues and trends in the field and explain the significant impact that HR can have on organizations.
In addition to attending student chapter meetings, you’ll also:
- Take company tours
- Perform community service work
- Attend local SHRM-affiliated chapter meetings to learn from and network with HR professionals
- Meet with HR professionals in the fields of compensation, benefits, talent management, labor relations, organizational development and career and succession planning
- Compete in SHRM Case Competitions at the regional level (against other student chapter members from other states) and in the Ohio HR Games (against other Ohio student chapter members)
- Take a SHRM assessment to validate that you’ve acquired the appropriate knowledge to be a successful HR professional. This competency assessment could give you an advantage over other job seekers.
To learn more about our chapter at AU, watch the video here or contact Advisor Joan Berry Kalamas at jkalamas@ashland.edu.
More About the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation
The mission of the SHRM Foundation is to advance global human capital knowledge and practice by providing thought leadership and educational support and sponsoring funding and driving the adoption of cutting-edge actionable, evidence-based research.
SHRM Professional Membership
Graduating SHRM student members may upgrade to a professional membership at a special discounted rate. This will extend the student’s membership for 12 months and grant immediate access to all of the professional member benefits provided by SHRM.
SHRM also offers two kinds of certification: Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional. These two certifications test an individual’s human resources knowledge as well as measuring their demonstration and application of HR competencies. Obtaining one of these certifications demonstrates a professional’s mastery in the field of human resources.
The AU IMA Student Chapter is affiliated with the Institute of Management Accountants, a global organization that consists of over 140,000 members in 150 countries. The AU IMA Student Chapter provides its members the opportunity to learn about careers in the accounting industry, the multiple professional accounting-related certifications as well as understand the necessity for accounting professionals to maintain a high level of professional ethics.
The chapter partners with the Ohio Society of CPAs to co-sponsor events such as visiting local high schools to educate students on careers in accounting.
- Networking opportunities with accounting professionals.
- Certifications – FMAA, CMA and CSCA certifications and the CPA license.
- Listen to guest speakers and learn from professionals in the industry.
- Hands on Experience – tour local CPA firms and participate in competitions.
Faculty Advisor: Sue Mullen
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National Honor Society for Economics
This economics honor society recognizes economics majors and minors with high achievement in economics classwork.
- Recognition of scholastic achievement in economics
- A subscription to the American Economist journal
- Scholarship opportunities
- The chance to attend conferences
- Publication prospects
Faculty Advisor: Paul Holmes
SBC originated at Ashland University and aims to showcase the sport industry and provide pathways for students into the field. The clubs goals are to enhance the cultural, intellectual, social, and recreational experiences of sport management students, facilitating communication with professional organizations. Members can enjoy the benefits of hearing guest speakers, attending special events and career fairs, and participating in conferences with leading sport organizations.
- Networking opportunities with sport professionals.
- Career development through on and off campus career fairs and events.
- SBC enhances academic and extracurricular experience.
Faculty Advisor: Lance Kaltenbaugh
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