Student Organizations

The Actuarial Science Club is an organization of faculty and of students who major in actuarial science and who intend to enter the actuarial profession. For more information, contact the actuarial science office in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance, 404/413-7500.

Alpha Iota Delta: This is a national honorary society in decision sciences. It was founded in 1971 to confer distinction for academic excellence in the decision sciences; to promote the incorporation of the functional and behavioral areas of administration with the tools, concepts, and methodologies of the decision sciences; and to promote professional fellowship among students, faculty, and administrators. At least once a year new members are selected from undergraduate students in the top ten percent of their class for the year and graduate students in the top 20 percent of their class. Selection for membership is based on completion of specific courses and leadership potential. For more information, contact the Department of Management, 404/413-7525.

Alpha Kappa Psi: This national professional fraternity aims to foster the study of business in universities, to encourage scholarship, to promote closer affiliation between the business world and students of business, and to further the development of high standards of business ethics. The Pi Chapter was organized at this university in 1917. More information about this general business fraternity can be obtained by calling 404/659-1492.

The American Marketing Association: The AMA, which is the world's largest marketing organization, aims to serve the professional needs of marketing practitioners, educators, and students. By attending the programs, seminars, and workshops sponsored by the AMA, students can gain valuable firsthand knowledge of the marketing industry and how it works. Practical experience in research, advertising, and other areas can be acquired through participation in the AMA's marketing-related projects.

The Association for Computing Machinery: This foundation was founded in 1947 to advance the sciences and arts of information processing. It promotes the free interchange of information about the sciences and arts of information processing both among specialists and among the public in the best scientific tradition. The student chapter was organized at Georgia State in 1963. For more information, contact the Department of Computer Information Systems, 404/413-7360.

Beta Alpha Psi: This national honorary accouting, finance, and information systems fraternity has as its purpose to encourage the idea of service as the basis of a business profession; to promote the study of accounting, finance, and information systems; and to further the highest ethical standards. Graduate students may qualify for membership in Beta Mu Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. For more information, contact the School of Accountancy, 404/413-7200.

Beta Gamma Sigma: Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest general scholastic honor a business student can receive at Georgia State University. Nominations for membership in this national honorary business fraternity occur during spring semester. New members are recognized at the college's Honors Day ceremony. Master's students who have completed their programs and are in the upper twenty percent of the master's graduates during the preceding calendar year are eligible for nomination. All doctoral students who graduated during the preceding calendar year are eligible for nomination. For additional information, contact 404/413-7130.

Delta Sigma Pi: This national professional fraternity aims to foster the study of business in universities, to encourage scholarship, to promote closer affiliation between the business world and students of business, and to further the development of high standards of business ethics. The Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Pi was organized here in 1921. More information about this general business fraternity can be obtained by calling 404/659-8953.

Doctoral Fellows: This organization of doctoral students of the college has the objective of providing and promoting a comprehensive program of educational, social, and professional activities. For more information, contact the associate director for the doctoral program, 404/413-7070.

Gamma Iota Sigma: This is a national organization of students interested in the various risk management professions - insurance, company risk management, actuarial science, employee benefits, personal financial planning - and of related faculty. The organization exists to encourage superior moral and academic achievement and facilitate close interaction between risk management professionals and students. The Zeta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma welcomes all majors. For more information, contact the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at 404/413-7500.

GSU Student Finance Association: This is an association for Georgia State students interested in finance, banking, or investments. Activities include presentations by business executives, aiding Georgia State students in making career contacts, and providing opportunities for additional informal education. For more information, contact the Department of Finance, 404/413-7310.

Graduate Business Association (GBA): This organization serves all graduate business students. The GBA's objective is to provide career education and professional development to its members through contact with the Atlanta business community while creating an enjoyable, social atmosphere. Programs and activities are planned to achieve these goals. All students are invited to become active members of the organization by joining one of the following committees: Membership, Professional Development, and Social. For more information, contact the Graduate Placement Office, 404/413-7155.

International Business Alliance:The IBA is open to all students. It provides a wide range of opportunities for students to build business relationships in the international business community, to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the practice of international business, and to meet other students with similar interests and career goals. IBA programs include:

• Mentor Program: The Mentor Program is the flagship program of the International Business Alliance. Each student is matched with a senior executive who brings a wealth of experience and insight to the practice of international business.
• Speakers Forum: Speakers from the international business community are invited to talk on various topics of interest. The topics vary by industry, functional area, or geographic focus. It is an opportunity to meet leaders in the community, expand students' knowledge base, or explore a new area of interest.
• Company Visits: Company visits provide an opportunity to meet the practitioners on their turf, ask questions, and build relationships.

National Association of Black Accountants: This national membership organization has the primary purpose of developing, encouraging, and serving as a resource for greater participation by African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions. Student membership in NABA is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in careers in accounting or finance. For more information, contact the School of Accountancy, 404-413-7200.

Real Estate Alumni Group: This organization is open to alumni as well as graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in all aspects of real estate and land utilization to provide a social and intellectual atmosphere for the study of this professional area. For more information, contact the Department of Real Estate, 404/413-7720.

The Society for Human Resource Management: This society is an organization open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the field of personnel/human resources. Practitioners address students on career topics at periodic meetings. Applications and additional information may be obtained from the W.T. Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations, 404/413-7170.

Student Chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives: This student organization conducts seminars, projects, and other activities that provide student members with the opportunity for constructive involvement, recognition, and representation in the profession of health services administration. The chapter provides faculty and students in health services administration with a forum for professional dialogue. It also helps students enhance career and academic opportunities through its relationships with local and regional health services executive groups. For more information, contact the Institute of Health Administration, 404/413-7630.

Tau Alpha Chi (T.A.X.) is an honorary professional association. It is intended for students who are seeking a career in tax accounting or for those accounting students who have a general interest in tax issues. The primary objectives of T.A.X. are (1) to provide members a forum for in-depth tax discussions, (2) to promote association with professional tax practitioners, and (3) to encourage scholastic and professional excellence in the field of tax accounting. For more information, contact the School of Accountancy, 404/413-7200.

Other Organizations: Information on other student organizations, fraternities, and sororities in which some graduate students may be interested is available from the Office of the Dean of Students, Suite 300, Student Center, 404/463-9023.