Undergraduate Student Groups
Click on a group's name to visit their website. For group contact information, please visit the OSU Student Organization Directory.
Accounting Association
The group provides students with insight and information on careers in accounting and business. It promotes interaction with other students and one-to-one contact with faculty and professionals, deans, and the career management office. Students can benefit from meeting executives before interviews and job selection.
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity is the premier developer of future business leaders. Our ties lie within The Fisher College of Business and Alpha Kappa Psi carries a strong national presence.
The organization takes pride in three principles: The Professional, Service, and Social aspects of business. With these principles, Alpha Kappa Psi offers numerous opportunities to build the future of any business student.
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association is run by and for students interested in all facets of marketing. Participation prepares students for social and business contacts and also enriches qualities of leadership and professional expertise.
Asian Business Student Association
Members are encouraged to become future business leaders by taking an active role in the development of their business profile, as well as communicating through a national network of students and professionals with similar interests. Inspiring guest speakers from the public and private sector are invited to present.
Beta Alpha Psi
This group is an accounting scholarship honorary fraternity. Membership is by invitation or petition.
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. For more information about how to become a member, visit www.betagammasigma.org or contact Andrea Evans <evans.1028@osu.edu>, Staff Advisor for The Ohio State University chapter.
Buckeye Capital Investors
The mission of Buckeye Capital Investors is to provide a comfortable environment to improve members' understanding of investment opportunities and devices; to help members develop practical investment skills and test them in the markets; and to create access to internships and career opportunities in the financial services industry.
Buckeye Operations Management Society
The purpose of the Buckeye Operations Management Society is to allow students interested in Operations Management to gather to discuss relevant business issues, attend guest speaker events, take plant tours, network with local businesses, and to serve as a student chapter of APICS: The Association for Operations Management.
Business Builders Club
The Business Builders Club exists to organize and provide value to any Ohio State student that wants to someday lead a business. As the official student organization of one of the top 13 entrepreneurship programs in the country, as defined by Entrepreneur Magazine, the Business Builders Club is in a class of its own. Each week, our members meet and interact with accomplished and inspiring individuals that give us insight on starting or leading a business. In as many respects as possible, the club is intended to run similar to a business and less like a student organization, with the hope that this will better prepare its student leaders to one day run a business of their own. With a strong core of entrepreneurial minded students and alumni, we have developed the resources and relationships throughout the campus, community and country to help you start or lead a business, whether you want to now, or think you might in ten years!
Common Cents Investment Group
Common Cents Investment Group (CCIG) is an organization open to everyone interested in learning about, and discussing investments. We will cover investing basics and also discuss individual equities. We will offer something for both beginner and more sophisticated investors at every meeting.
Council of Black Students in Administration (CBSA)
The Council of Black Students in Administration (CBSA) facilitates and promotes the academic, professional, and social development of black students interested in management and administration. The organization features successful black business persons offering valuable insight and social events designed to increase communication and interaction.
Delta Sigma Pi
**2007 Northwestern Mutual award winner for Outstanding Collaboration Between Organizations with Undergraduate Finance Association**
The group fosters the study of business in universities and encourages scholarship, social activities, and mutual advancement by research and practice.
Fisher Cares
Fisher CARES aims to unite undergraduate business students through service and encourage students to volunteer. By giving back to the community Fisher CARES seeks to make a difference in Columbus and throughout the world. Our service opportunities include volunteering at a local food bank, tutoring at a local elementary school and participating in a habitat build.
Fisher Citizenship Program
This program is a catalyst for freshman to become involved within the Fisher community and to become an active participant in one of Fisher's great undergraduate business programs. The Fisher Citizenship Program will act as a helping hand towards leading freshmen into an organization that fits and interests their personalities. This process will be accomplished by allowing participants of the program to attend events hosted by leaders of Fisher's student organizations.
Fisher, Ink
Fisher, Ink. is a student run news magazine geared toward the business minded student. Our goal is to inform and unify the student body while enriching staff collaboration. The Fisher, Ink. staff raises and pays all printing costs through advertising sales and other fundraisers. Please contact Julia Barnes at barnes.346@osu.edu for more information.
Fisher Real Estate Society
The Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES) is a student organization created to promote careers in the real estate industry and foster academic programming at the Fisher College of Business. FRES allows students to network with faculty, alumni, professionals and recruiters in the real estate industry.
Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)
**2007 Cardinal Health award winner for Superior Event Planning **
Members are encouraged to become future business leaders by taking an active role in the development of their business profile, as well as communicating through a national network of students and professionals with similar interests. Inspiring guest speakers from the public and private sector are invited to present.
Human Resources Association
This group establishes and develops contacts with human resource professionals and other executives. It strives to develop and improve personnel management practices.
Information Systems Association
The Information Systems Association is dedicated to providing MIS, CIS, and CSE students with opportunities to network with technology professionals, professors, and each other. Built upon this foundation, our goal is to facilitate a smooth transition between academia and the professional world.
International Association of Students in Economics and Business (AIESEC)
AIESEC is an international organization dedicated to global management and leadership development. It offers members contacts and training in national and international businesses in the U.S. and 64 other countries.
International Business Club
The International Business Club is designed to be a fun and informative group that prepares students to succeed in the global business environment. The IBC serves to provide MBA and undergraduate students with opportunities to meet, interact, and learn through events focused on international business and/or international locations and cultural themes. The organization also serves to facilitate the integration of international and exchange students into the Fisher community, and the interaction of foreign and domestic students in a social environment. Lastly, the IBC functions as the voice for students who wish to promote integration of international topics and courses into the curriculum of the Fisher College of Business.
Just a Minute
JAM is a new student organization aimed at improving public and impromptu speaking and interviewing skills.
The Logistics Association
**2007 Progressive Insurance award winner for Alumni and Community Relations**
The Logistics Association is a group dedicated to helping students understand the changing ideas, roles and values of logistics in the post-college business environment. This goal is achieved through meetings between OSU students and professionals, including members of some of the most prominent logistics companies in the world. One of the most important functions of the Ohio State TLA is to encourage networking references and skills with the professionals of those companies who present to the organization.
National Association of Black Accountants
The Ohio State University Student Chapter of NABA shall unite through membership accounting students who have similar interests and ideals are committed to academic and future professional excellence, a sense of professional and civic responsibility, and are concerned with enhancing opportunities for minorities in the accounting profession.
Out in Business
The Out in Business Association was designed to meet the growing need for support, networking and awareness of the GLBT community within the Fisher College of Business.
Phi Alpha Delta
The group provides a forum where students learn about law school admissions, legal education, and the legal profession. Students examine all aspects of a legal career.
Pi Sigma Epsilon
**2008 Fisher Collaboration between Fisher Organizations Award winner
**2008 Fisher Community Service Award winner
**2007 Enterprise Rent-A-Car award winner for Excellence in Community Service**
Pi Sigma Epsilon was designed to allow students to interact with professionals, educators, other students and alumni members. Students can gain firsthand experience in marketing, sales and advertising by participation in sales projects, community service projects and social gatherings.
Professional Development Program
The Professional Development Program is a student organization within The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business that was created to enhance the growth and development of students professionally, socially, and interpersonally. The purpose of the program is to provide workshops, events and support that will serve as the foundation for successful careers and thriving futures.
Purchasing and Supply Management Association
The mission of the PSMA is to provide Purchasing and Operations majors with professional, social, educational and employment opportunities. Membership is open to any dedicated student interested in building their resume and learning about job and internship opportunities in the field of purchasing/supply management.
Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations
The purpose of Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations (SCNO) is to offer non-profit organizations the ability to enhance their organizations through the use of undergraduate students. Students will work with non-profit clients to solve a designated problem within the client organization. SCNO members will use their knowledge of business, graphic design, technology and other various specializations to solve these real-world issues afflicting non-profit organizations today. SCNO's goal is to develop their associates and non-profits, all while increasing knowledge about the consulting industry.
Undergraduate Business Council
UBC serves as the primary student governing body for undergraduate business majors, and as the umbrella group for Fisher student organizations. Members provide guidance on major policy issues affecting students in the college. Additionally, the Council plans regular activities designed to foster a sense of community around the Fisher campus while increasing extra-curricular business learning.
Undergraduate Business Women's Association
The mission of the Undergraduate Business Women's Association is to bring together students interested in business, and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, service, networking support and national recognition.
Undergraduate Finance Association
**2007 Aldi award winner for Exceptional Application of Business Skills**
**2007 Northwestern Mutual award winner for Outstanding Collaboration Between Organizations with Delta Sigma Pi**
The mission of the Undergraduate Finance Association is to provide finance majors with professional, social, and educational opportunities. The group is open to any dedicated student interested in learning about job opportunities in the field of finance. UFA hosts speakers from the various fields of business, such as banking, stock brokerage, corporate finance, investment banking, investment analysis, and financial consulting. Students can meet professionals in a casual and relaxed environment.
