Accounting Club
Accounting Club is an academic organization that aims to introduce the field of accounting, foster interest and curiosity about accounting, and grow together in acquiring business knowledge as a collective student body. The Accounting Club is open to all students who wish to be involved with campus activities. This is a great organization for all students, particularly anyone considering a career in the accounting profession. Besides learning about the accounting profession in a relaxed atmosphere, the members get a chance to meet other business majors and potential employers, providing a great networking opportunity. Please contact Dr. Marcia Countryman at countrymanm@umsl.edu for more information.
Beta Alpha Psi
The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field. This includes:
- Promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance and information systems and technology.
- Providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals.
- Encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.
Please contact Dr. Johnna Murray at murrayjo@umsl.edu for more information.
Finance Club
The purpose of the Finance Club is to provide various resources to students studying finance who are interested in a career in the financial industry. The club will provide various workshops, Finance Career Mentoring Events, and Job Fairs to students. The Finance Club will also serve as an organization that is here to answer any finance-related questions, provide guidance on what classes to take and helpful information related to the preparation of the CFA exam. Please contact Dr. Timothy Dombrowski at tdombrowski@umsl.edu for more information.
International Business Club
The International Business Club is dedicated to providing UMSL students with meaningful knowledge and hands-on exposure to the field of international business. The Club serves as a welcoming forum for professional and social connection among students and industry professionals engaged in global business. Through guest speakers, workshops, and presentations led by representatives from international organizations, members gain insight into real-world global business practices. Open to students of all majors, the Club hosts a variety of networking events and meetings throughout the semester designed to spark interest in transnational issues and global career pathways. Please contact Renita Miller at millerrs@umsl.edu for more information.
Information Systems and Technology Mentoring Club (ISTMC)
The Information Systems and Technology (IST) Mentoring Club was established to enrich the educational experience of IST students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis by expanding their industry exposure and strengthening their professional networks. The program is led by elected student officers and a faculty advisor, with support from an advisory board composed of IST leaders, ensuring both student leadership and practitioner guidance. Its mission is to broaden the horizons of IST students through meaningful interactions with industry professionals, offering opportunities for career development, insight into current practices, and expanding networking opportunities. The program also provides industry leaders with a pathway to give to the university and community by sharing their expertise and real-world knowledge with future IST graduates. Please contact Dr. Jamillah Boyd at jamillah@umsl.edu for more information.
Information Technology and Cybersecurity Club (ITCC)
The ITCC helps students enhance their technical and business skills to ethically address business and societal needs, fosters power skills and professional development among students, and provides a safe community for students to learn, connect, and thrive. The ITCC is affiliated with the Department of Information Systems and Technology. The ITCC welcomes students of all majors and organizes exciting events throughout the academic year ranging from hands-on learning workshops, social events, career development, industry speaker series, and more.
The goals of the ITCC include:
- To organize workshops or events related to Information Technology (IT), Data, Cybersecurity, or other emerging technologies.
- To organize workshops or events related to power skills, ethics, or career development.
- To create opportunities for students to connect with industry and community stakeholders.
- To encourage and facilitate student participation in technical or business competitions.
- To foster a sense of community through all its events.
Marketing Club
Our mission is to help you build your personal brand, your career, your future. We do this by providing networking opportunities, guest speakers and industry site visits with cutting edge digital and social media marketing and communications companies such as Locker Dome, Elasticity, Atomic Dust and FleishmanHillard. We also hold an annual speed networking event featuring executives from Boeing, Anheuser Busch, Unidev, Purina, and more. We also provide free professional head shots every semester to help you with your LinkedIn profile. We are a club 30 active members strong. Just attend at least 3 events in a given semester to be considered an active member and you will also receive a paper certificate in that honor to share on your social media. To find out more about joining just contact the faculty advisory, Professor Perry D. Drake at drakep@umsl.edu. We will plug you into the business world that awaits you!
NABA, Inc.
NABA, Inc. is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the academic and professional success of students & professionals in accounting, finance, information systems, and all other business-related fields. The organization engages, empowers, and educates Black business leaders and institutions by providing a platform to develop skills and elevate voices. Guided by its five core pillars—engage, empower, educate, enhance, and elevate—NABA is committed to “lifting as we climb.”
The UMSL Student Chapter promotes leadership development, career readiness, and networking opportunities through professional programming, community service, and engagement with industry professionals. Open to all students, the chapter offers a supportive environment to build skills, expand professional networks, and prepare for successful careers in the business profession. Please contact Dr. Colleen Mpofu at cemdhb@umsl.edu for more information.
Student Investment Trust
In the belief that equity investing is crucial to the financial success of all members of society, we aim to promote the stock market, not as a dark, mysterious place, but as a vehicle of opportunity. Please contact David Beverly at david.beverly@umsl.edu for more information.
Supply Chain and Transportation Club (SCTC)
The Supply Chain & Transportation Club (SC&T Club) provides UMSL students with opportunities to explore real-world applications of supply chain management, transportation, and logistics while highlighting the essential role these functions play in business operations. The club facilitates meaningful connections among students, faculty, and industry professionals through events, discussions, and experiential learning opportunities. Club activities showcase career paths in supply chain and transportation, examine current industry trends and challenges, and support students’ professional development through networking and hands-on experiences.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
The UMSL VITA program offers a variety of opportunities for students currently enrolled in the UMSL Ed G. Smith College of Business, as well as other community members. Student and community volunteers are trained to provide free basic tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers.
