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Clubs and Organizations

Barney Scholars

The Barney Scholar's program is a freshmen program designed to give us an opportunity to get to know you better and prepare you for a leadership role in the school. In addition to planned activities throughout the year scholars are invited to be part of the Barney Leadership Council for the freshmen year. Barney Scholars are a selected group of entering Freshman students. Students accepted into the Barney Scholars' program are offered a $1,000 scholarship for the freshmen year. Scholars with combined Math and Verbal SAT scores of 1250 are invited to apply for membership into the Scholars Program.

Barney Leaders

The Barney Leadership Council organizes events and activities of interest to the students. The Council represents the Barney Business School at University functions and participates in community service activities outside the University. The Council self selects members to join. Check out their web site.

The Economic / Finance Club

The Economics/ Finance Club is an organization of students majoring in economics and finance, but open to all students. The club sponsors guest speakers, faculty/student events, field trips and an awards banquet.

Gamma Ioto Sigma

The purpose of Gamma Iota Sigma is the professional development and preparation of members for high quality employment opportunities in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science. They also seek to develop members socially and help them to start building professional contacts that will serve them throughout their career.

Young Entrepreneurs and Managers Society

This Barney Club unites students who are interested in entrepreneurship and/or management as a career. The club provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership and management skills in these areas through service projects, such Students for Free Enterprise, and contacts with professionals in the field. Guest speakers share their success stories and experiences and provide opportunities for students to learn and establish contacts. Field trips to companies also give students a picture of how these principles are put into practice. Contact the Management/Marketing Department at 768-4566 for more information.p

The American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is an international organization dedicated to helping students to: (1) understand the role of marketing in today's society, (2) develop professional marketing skills, (3) practically apply "the classroom experience"and (4) network with top marketing professionals. Membership in the AMA Collegiate Chapter offers students the opportunity to lead, manage, and participate in a range of activities and programs designed to educate the marketing practitioners of tomorrow.

The Management Information Systems Society

MIS Association is a platform for the exchange of new ideas in the rapid and ever changing field of information technology. The club also has speakers and fund raising activities.

The Society of Accounting Studies

The SAS is open to all students interested in pursuing a career in the accounting field. Activities of the Society will include weekly meetings with representatives of different companies, seasonal banquets, and programs in conjunction with other business clubs.

Honor Society

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for outstanding business students.