Where Camaraderie Meets Ambition
Joining a business student organization is a must! It's the perfect place to expand your social circle at USD, meet peers with similar career ambitions and start developing your professional network. Student-run business clubs host tons of fun social activities and events that further develop your business skills. Some are even gateways to national business student competitions, which give you the opportunity to travel with peers to represent USD on a national stage.
Each student-run business club has a staff or faculty advisor, many of whom are career services managers at the Knauss School of Business. They help ensure that club boards are able to access prominent guest speakers who can share exclusive industry insights — like company executives, entrepreneurs and industry experts, including the CEO of ULTA Beauty. You'll find inspiration for your first big career move!
Accounting Society is a business organization that creates a neutral environment for students to socialize with accounting professors, professionals and friends. It provides students with the opportunity to network with top companies, prepare for internships and start their accounting careers while fostering and sustaining the development of successful leaders in the accounting profession.
Organization Contact
- John Prunty
Professor of Practice in Accounting
jprunty@sandiego.edu
The USD chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is a professional organization that helps members explore career paths within marketing, connect with professionals and alumni in the field, attend networking opportunities and sharpen their professional skills.
Organization Contact
- Jody Chen
Business Career Services Manager
jodychen@sandiego.edu
The Business Administration Society strives to inspire and empower the next generation of business leaders by providing the necessary tools, wisdom and supportive community to instill the confidence in our members to take the next steps towards fulfilling their dreams.
Organization Contact
- April Cash
Professional Development Manager
acash@sandiego.edu
The purpose of the Data Analytics Club is to introduce students to data science professionals, technical training, visualizations tools and insights on how data impacts careers in all industries.
Organization Contact
- Konnor McMillen
Business Career Services Manager
kmcmillen@sandiego.edu
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 Economics Council serves as an outlet for the discussion and analysis of current economic issues and as a resource to connect current USD students with alumni and industry professionals to promote a culture of mentorship and transparency.
Organization Contact
- Beth Sund
Senior Professional Development Manager
bsund@sandiego.edu
The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) represents graduate business students, promotes career and professional development, facilitates camaraderie and enhances student life at USD. The association hosts speaker panels, club open houses, happy hours, networking opportunities, community service activities and other culture-enhancing events.
Organization Contact
- Marcela Martinez Ledezma
Professional Development Manager
mmartinezledezma@sandiego.edu - Michelle Sedgwick
Professional Development Manager
msedgwick@SanDiego.edu
The purpose of the USD International Business Club is to support international business majors and minors. The IB Club explores careers in international business, supports networking activities related to international business and helps students understand cross-cultural differences and keep them updated on pertinent global issues.
Organization Contact
- Gelsey Thomas
Professional Development Manager
gelseythomas@sandiego.edu
An organization that allows its members to learn and practice mediation which is a form of conflict resolution. A great opportunity to sharpen one's public speaking, negotiation, and collaboration skills through the club or competition team that attends mock mediation tournaments.
Organization Contact
- Craig Barkacs
Professor of Business Law
cbarkacs@sandiego.edu
Phi Chi Theta is a coeducational professional business fraternity founded to promote the cause of higher business education and training for all individuals, to foster high ideals for everyone pursuing a career in business; to encourage fraternity and cooperation among people preparing for such careers; and to stimulate the spirit of sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the attainment of such ends.
The Real Estate Society is a 200-plus member student organization that — through industry outreach and monthly meetings — provides resources and information to students interested in or pursuing a career in real estate.
Organization Contact
- Jackie Greulich
Associate Director, Real Estate Student & Career Services
jgreulich@sandiego.edu
Student Finance Association offers USD students a unique insight into the financial industry with the incorporation of guest speakers, networking events and academic opportunities that are specifically geared towards students' career advancement.
Our organization can help you learn more about different finance career paths and how to best position yourself for a great resume that will help you land the most sought-after positions in the industry. With the help of our advisors, connections and board experience, we'll help you navigate around the world of finance in fields such as investment banking, asset management, private equity and many others related sectors that will set you up for a successful career.
Organization Contact
Student Finance Association
- Charlotte Benedict
Professional Development Manager, Finance
mbenedict@sandiego.edu
Student International Business Council (SIBC) is a student-led organization that intends to empower students through the ethical advancement of commerce by developing leadership, entrepreneurial ability, and global interaction.
Women in Business (WIB) at the University of San Diego is a student organization of passionate future business leaders who have impacted the USD campus and beyond since 2020. WIB aims to empower women’s professional development in the business world and within their industries.
Organization Contact
- April Cash
Professional Development Manager
acash@sandiego.edu