LibGuides: MGMT 2600: Managing Yourself: Professional Business Organization

Join a Professional Business Organization

Are you looking for ways to strengthen your resume and develop relevant work experience? Joining a professional organization or the student chapter of a professional association is one powerful way to position your future for success in your respective career field.

Joining a group like this allows you to take advantage of student leadership opportunities that can help you sharpen the skills you’ll need to advance your business career. It also encourages networking with individuals and employers in the industry and gives your resume a little something extra. Highlighting your membership shows employers you’re dedicated to your career.

Professional Business Organization to Explore

Accounting & Finance

American Bankers Association
Founded in 1875, the American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes, supporting the nation’s banking industry and employees.
The American Finance Association (AFA)
The purpose of The American Finance Association is to promote the knowledge of financial economics.
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), formed in 1938, provides opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance.
Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. (AFP)
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) serves treasury and finance professionals.
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
IFAC is a global organization, representing 2.5 million accountants employed.
National Association of Black Accountants
Since 1969, this group has strived to on promote and develop minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
The Professional Accounting Society of America (PASA)
Since 2005, PASA has focused on entry-level and mid-level associates working at accounting firms across America.

Business Management & Supply Chain Management

American Management Association
The AMA provides trainings and valuable resources to ensure business professionals stay knowledgeable in the competitive business world.
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) provides research and education and certification programs for supply chain and operations management professionals.
DECA
This international, non-profit organization has been developing the business skills of college and high school students since 1946.
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global network working to enhance entrepreneurs’ abilities to be successful by learning and growing from each other’s knowledge and experience.

Finance

American Finance Association (AFA)
Are you interested in knowing more about financial economics? The American Finance Association's Journal of Finance is a mainstay for academic papers and research in finance. The finance association also hosts meetings at universities around the country on topics like "Riding the Bubble with Convex Incentives" and "Does it Pay to Invest in Art?
Association for Finance Professionals (AFP)
This organization provides advocacy, certifications, job and recruitment opportunities, and it also organizes an annual conference for professionals worldwide. The AFP is a one-stop association for learning about the latest industry trends and choosing from a wide selection of webinars.
The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA)
If you're an accounting or finance major, this association is a good place to meet professionals from around the world via the IMA's forum community, gain professional feedback and access job opportunities through their career services center.

Human Resources

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Founded in 1942, the International Association of Administrative Professionals provides administrative professionals opportunities for growth, networking, education and development.
National Human Resources Association (NHRA)
The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) was established in 1961 to support the professional development of human resource professionals.
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
Professionals in Human Resources Association, founded in 1944, provides human resources professionals the opportunity to collaborate in an effort to enhance the profession.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
SHRM is the world’s largest HR membership association and is dedicated to serving the needs of HR managers.

Management

American Management Association (AMA)
If your goal is to work toward a management or executive role, seeking out a well-established organization where you can learn about the latest in management practices is a sound first step. The American Management Association offers student membership benefits such as discounts on conferences and seminars and an array of online trainings.
The World Federation of People Management Association (WFPMA)
Are you pursuing a business degree with a focus on international business? The World Federation of People Management Association is an umbrella organization representing several top people-management organizations from around the world.

Marketing

American Marketing Association (AMA)
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America and is a resource that thousands of marketers utilize daily.
eMarketing Association (eMA)
The eMarketing Association (eMA) is the world's largest international association of eMarketing professionals, providing resources and services to the online marketing community.
The National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP)
Since 1991, The National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP) has been committed to developing sales professionals to become leaders in the ever-evolving sales world.
Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI)
Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI) is the worldwide organization dedicated to connecting individuals in the sales and marketing arenas.
Social Media Club
Social Media Club is a professional organization that promotes social media literacy. They work to develop industry standards and provide members knowledge of industry trends in the cutting-edge field of social media marketing.