Student Organizations

Our business students participate in student organizations to enrich their academic experience while engaging in an aspect of business that appeals to their career aspirations and cultural identity. Joining a student group allows students to practice their leadership skills, delve more deeply into a chosen career path, and associate with other students that share their interests. See the diverse list and descriptions of Student Organizations below to determine which one fits your ambitions and interests

Want to join a student organization?

Our Student Organizations:

• Advancement Institute for Management (AIM)

  • Advancement Institute for Management provides an opportunity for our members to increase management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability.

    Contact: [email protected] 
    President: 
    Faculty Advisor: Matthew Maguire
    Website
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    LinkedIn

• AIESEC

  • AIESEC is a global platform that shapes leaders for tomorrow by helping young people develop their leadership potential through international internships, volunteer opportunities, and teaching opportunities.

    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Charlie Huynh
    Faculty Advisor: Nathaniel Lupton
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Alpha Kappa Psi (AKP)

  • Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed organization that provides resources for the educational experience of future business leaders. We strive to prepare students for success both professionally and personally while giving them an opportunity to build upon our core pillars in Brotherhood, Unity, Service, Integrity, and Knowledge.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President: 
    Faculty Advisor: Deborah Abbott
    Website
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    LinkedIn

• Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) 

  • ALPFA International is excited to establish a new chapter at San Jose State University, enriching the campus community with a focus on networking and professional growth. Our club will host various networking events to connect students with industry leaders, peers, and potential employers, fostering valuable relationships that enhance career opportunities. Importantly, ALPFA is open to all students, regardless of their major or background; we welcome individuals from diverse academic disciplines and cultures interested in professional development and leadership.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Samantha Ortiz, Sarah Artiga
    Faculty Advisor: Vivek Agarwal
    Website
    Instagram 
    LinkedIn

• The Banking and Investment Association (BIA) 

  • The Banking and Investment Association was created in Spring 2009 after merging with Spartan Investors. We believe in bringing students together to form a powerful learning environment through informative speakers, networking opportunities, community involvement, and exclusive internships that will create financial leaders of the future.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Dylan Lofaro
    Faculty Advisors: Stoyu Ivanov and Tijana Rajkovic
    Website
    Instagram 
    LinkedIn

• Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)

  • Beta Alpha Psi's mission is to increase awareness of accounting, finance and information systems careers, to place an emphasis on the needs of our members, and to develop within our members the personal and professional skills needed to enter the workforce and excel in their chosen careers.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Hannah Mata
    Faculty Advisors: Benjamin Anderson and Joel Busch
    Website 
    Instagram 
    LinkedIn

• Black Business Student Association (BBSA)

  • The mission of the Black Business Student Association (BBSA) is to support Black students in their academic, personal, and professional development within the Lucas College of Business. BBSA is dedicated to promoting unity and achievement while serving the community through corporate networking, mentorship, and social events. We aim to increase the number of culturally responsible Black students who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively influence the business world and beyond.
    
    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Kiaya Huff
    Advisor: Angela Wearing
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Consulting Group (SJCG)

  • Consulting Group is a student-run consulting organization at SJSU. Our mission is to provide high-quality advisory services to help organizations meet their business goals and develop our consultants through workshops and pro-bono services. We aim to develop excellent management and technology consultants by educating the student body and our members about the consulting industry and providing our members with opportunities to work with professionals in the industry.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Miguel De La Torre-Hernandez
    Faculty Advisor: Kezban Yagci Sokat
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) - Theta Chi

  • Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed 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. Our Theta Chi Chapter continuously follows our core values of Professionalism, Community Service, and Brotherhood. These three pillars were created by our founders to ensure organization and progress amongst our brothers. We provide opportunities to cultivate business excellence, leadership development, and lifelong brotherhood.

    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Saanvi Shreesha
    Advisor: Sofia Moede
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Financial Management Association (FMA)

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    The Financial Management Association aims to provide its members with increased business knowledge through professional, educational, and social development opportunities. It also seeks to bridge the gap among business executives, the community, faculty, and students. We strive to serve as an interface between students and business executives within Silicon Valley. 

    Contact: [email protected]
    President*:  Tisha Vasisht 
    Faculty Advisors: Jang Cho and Artem Meshcheryakov
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Graduate Business Students Association (GBSA)

  • The mission of the Graduate Business Student Association is to promote student development and welfare, and to enhance the identity and perception of the Lucas Graduate School of Business graduate programs, with emphasis on developing external relationships with alumni, faculty, and the business community.

    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Arnab Palit
    Faculty Advisor: Tanvi Kothari
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

  • The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals student chapter at SJSU was established in 2012. The HFTP organization is an international society for financial and technology professionals who work in the hospitality industry with titles such as general manager, controller, consultant, Director of IT, and accountant. The student chapter at SJSU gives our students access to connect with over 4,500 industry professionals in the areas of hotels, clubs, resorts, restaurants and more. Our student chapter organizes industry guest talks, field study at hospitality technology companies, professional training and job seeking assistance. Student members benefit from financial support to attend professional development conferences and events. Student members also have access to benefits that keep them up-to-date with today's business practices and help them address challenges specific to hospitality finance and technology.
    

    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Zilin Ye
    Faculty Advisor: Michelle (Yinghua) Yang
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

  • With more than 23,000 members in over 100 countries, ISACA is a recognized global leader in IT governance, control and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, administers the globally respected CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) designation earned by more than 26,000 professionals worldwide, and develops globally applicable information systems (IS) auditing and control standards.

    Contact: [email protected]
    President:  
    Faculty Advisor: Colin Onita
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Innovation, Design, Engineering, Art, and Science (IDEAS)

  • The IDEAS Club is an interdisciplinary organization that accelerates fostering innovation, encourages networking, and accelerates entrepreneurial endeavors. For twenty years, Under the umbrella of the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, we have strived to provide students from all majors with uniquely interactive and prospective experiences that forge the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow. Made by everyone, for everyone.

    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Ryan Nikopour
    Faculty Advisor: Anu Basu
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• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

  • IMA is a professional organization promoting the field of management accounting. We provide educational tools and resources for our members to enhance their professional skills and become competitive candidates in today's job market. Our mission is to act as a medium through which our members can network with accounting professionals, pursue internships and post-graduate opportunities, and see what their future holds beyond the degree.

    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Angela Henshall Wilson
    Faculty Advisor: Fangjun (Julie) Xiao
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

  • The Institute of Internal Auditors is a professional organization dedicated to fostering awareness and advancing knowledge in key areas of business, including internal auditing, accounting, finance, and consulting. Through a range of activities, members are exposed to industry best practices, professional development opportunities, and insights into emerging trends in these fields. The club aims to equip future business leaders with the skills and networks necessary to excel in their careers, while also emphasizing the importance of ethical standards and corporate responsibility within the broader financial landscape.
    
    Contact:  [email protected]
    President*: Justin Yee
    Faculty Advisor: Colin Onita
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• International Business Association (IBA)

  • The International Business Association is a professional networking organization for students, faculty and alumni from all majors interested in global commerce. Our mission is to establish relationships with local firms who operate globally, encourage study and work abroad, and create a platform connecting people from different backgrounds to share knowledge and experience. We believe that by fostering a sense of global citizenship, we will create more successful and well-rounded leaders, better capable of understanding the dynamic of the international environment.
    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Alexander Silva
    Faculty Advisor: Thomas Shirley
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Latino Business Student Association (LBSA)

  • The Latino Business Student Association's mission is to empower the next generation of diverse leaders through professional development workshops, company tours, social events, and community outreaches.
    

    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Lizzie Barrera
    Faculty Advisor: Monica Gavino 
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

• Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
  • The Management Information Systems Association prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced field of business and technology. We provide our members with opportunities for professional and personal development, leadership, and networking while engaging with premier Silicon Valley companies, working professionals, and peers. MISA strives to shape the upcoming leaders of Silicon Valley by incorporating our core values of Professionalism, Networking, Knowledge, Leadership, Community, Innovation, and Opportunity.
    
    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Tarun Subramanian
    Faculty Advisor: Richard Sessions
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    
    
• Marketing Association (MA)

  • The mission of the Marketing Association is to provide Spartans with tools and resources to achieve their career goals. MA exposes students of all majors to the exciting and ever-changing world of marketing. By providing networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and colleagues, professional and personal development workshops, potential leadership involvement, and community service initiatives, we aim to shape the next generation of business leaders.
    

    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Salinka Dhamija
    Faculty Advisor: Gema Vinuales
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn 
    

• Mineta Transportation Institute Student Association (MTI SA)

  • The purpose of the Mineta Transportation Institute Student Association (MTI SA) is to support the professional development of students studying transportation at SJSU, through extracurricular and professional development leadership, opportunities, and events.

    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Heryang Lee
    Faculty Advisor: Asha Weinstein Agrawal
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• Operations and Supply Chain Management Association (O&SCMA)

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    The purpose of the Operations and Supply Chain Management Association is to provide a platform for SJSU students interested in operations, supply chain management, and related fields to network, learn, and engage in activities that enhance their understanding of these areas. 

    Contact: [email protected] 
    President: Mark Dost
    Faculty Advisor: Diana Wu
    Website
    Instagram

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

  • The Society for Human Resource Management is a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to developing students personally and professionally to ensure a successful transition to their careers. SHRM is committed to bridging the gap between professionals and students‚ through events such as workshops, networking mixers, and socials. 
    

    
    Contact: [email protected]
    President: Alexandra Phan & Taylor Brown
    Faculty Advisor: Lucy Headrick
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    

• Spartan Analytics (SA)

  • The goal of Spartan Analytics is to further the knowledge of data analytics, enhance professional career skills, and create networking opportunities for members of San Jose State University.

     

    Contact: [email protected]
    President*: Claire Lin
    Faculty Advisors: Kezban Yagci Sokat, Shaonan Tian
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    

• Women in Business (WIB)

  • Women in Business is a pre-professional business organization founded in 2016 with the goal of breaking glass-ceiling boundaries in the business world today. We are a student-run organization focused on empowering members through promoting professional and personal development, educating on women's issues in business, and enabling our members to take the steps needed to reach their career goals. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where our members can thrive and be better prepared for the workforce, through conferences, networking events, professional development workshops, social events, and community outreach.
    
    Contact: [email protected] 
    President*: Anushka nair
    Faculty Advisors: Elizabeth Mullen, Miwa Merz, Lucy Headrick
    Website
    Instagram
    LinkedIn

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