Student Organizations
Our business students participate in student organizations to enrich their academic experience while engaging in an aspect of business that appeals to their career aspirations and cultural identity. Joining a student group allows students to practice their leadership skills, delve more deeply into a chosen career path, and associate with other students that share their interests. See the diverse list and descriptions of Student Organizations below to determine which one fits your ambitions and interests
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Explore the upcoming student orgs. events!
Our Student Organizations:
Alpha Kappa Psi (AKP)
Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed organization that provides resources for the educational
experience of future business leaders. We strive to prepare students for success both
professionally and personally while giving them an opportunity to build upon our core
pillars in Brotherhood, Unity, Service, Integrity, and Knowledge.
Contact: deborah.abbott@sjsu.edu
President:
Faculty Advisor: Deborah Abbott
Website
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LinkedIn
Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
ALPFA International is excited to establish a new chapter at San Jose State University,
enriching the campus community with a focus on networking and professional growth.
Our club will host various networking events to connect students with industry leaders,
peers, and potential employers, fostering valuable relationships that enhance career
opportunities. Importantly, ALPFA is open to all students, regardless of their major
or background; we welcome individuals from diverse academic disciplines and cultures
interested in professional development and leadership.
Contact: alpfasjsu@gmail.com
President*: Samantha Ortiz, Sarah Artiga
Faculty Advisor: Vivek Agarwal
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
The Banking and Investment Association (BIA)
The Banking and Investment Association was created in Spring 2009 after merging with
Spartan Investors. We believe in bringing students together to form a powerful learning
environment through informative speakers, networking opportunities, community involvement,
and exclusive internships that will create financial leaders of the future.
Contact: dylan.lofaro@sjsu.edu
President: Ocean Arya
Faculty Advisors: Stoyu Ivanov and Tijana Rajkovic
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)
Beta Alpha Psi's mission is to increase awareness of accounting, finance and information
systems careers, to place an emphasis on the needs of our members, and to develop
within our members the personal and professional skills needed to enter the workforce
and excel in their chosen careers.
Contact: sjsubap1@gmail.com
President*: Annaleah Fraser
Faculty Advisors: Benjamin Anderson and Joel Busch
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Black Business Student Association (BBSA)
The mission of the Black Business Student Association (BBSA) is to support Black students
in their academic, personal, and professional development within the Lucas College
of Business. BBSA is dedicated to promoting unity and achievement while serving the
community through corporate networking, mentorship, and social events. We aim to increase
the number of culturally responsible Black students who excel academically, succeed
professionally, and positively influence the business world and beyond.
Contact: bbsasjsu@gmail.com
President*: Kiaya Huff
Advisor: Angela Wearing
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Consulting Group (SJCG)
Consulting Group is a student-run consulting organization at SJSU. Our mission is
to provide high-quality advisory services to help organizations meet their business
goals and develop our consultants through workshops and pro-bono services. We aim
to develop excellent management and technology consultants by educating the student
body and our members about the consulting industry and providing our members with
opportunities to work with professionals in the industry.
Contact: miguel.delatorre-hernandez@sjsu.edu
President: Miguel De La Torre-Hernandez
Faculty Advisor: Kezban Yagci Sokat
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Financial Management Association (FMA)
The Financial Management Association aims to provide its members with increased business knowledge through professional, educational, and social development opportunities. It also seeks to bridge the gap among business executives, the community, faculty, and students. We strive to serve as an interface between students and business executives within Silicon Valley.
Contact: president.fma@gmail.com
President*: Tisha Vasisht
Faculty Advisors: Jang Cho and Artem Meshcheryakov
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Graduate Business Students Association (GBSA)
The mission of the Graduate Business Student Association is to promote student development
and welfare, and to enhance the identity and perception of the Lucas Graduate School
of Business graduate programs, with emphasis on developing external relationships
with alumni, faculty, and the business community.
Contact: arnab.palit@sjsu.edu
President*: Arnab Palit
Faculty Advisor: Tanvi Kothari
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals student chapter at SJSU was
established in 2012. The HFTP organization is an international society for financial
and technology professionals who work in the hospitality industry with titles such
as general manager, controller, consultant, Director of IT, and accountant. The student
chapter at SJSU gives our students access to connect with over 4,500 industry professionals
in the areas of hotels, clubs, resorts, restaurants and more. Our student chapter
organizes industry guest talks, field study at hospitality technology companies, professional
training and job seeking assistance. Student members benefit from financial support
to attend professional development conferences and events. Student members also have
access to benefits that keep them up-to-date with today's business practices and help
them address challenges specific to hospitality finance and technology.
Contact: hftp.sjsuchapter@gmail.com
President: Zilin Ye
Faculty Advisor: Michelle (Yinghua) Yang
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
With more than 23,000 members in over 100 countries, ISACA is a recognized global
leader in IT governance, control and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international
conferences, administers the globally respected CISA (Certified Information Systems
Auditor) designation earned by more than 26,000 professionals worldwide, and develops
globally applicable information systems (IS) auditing and control standards.
Contact: colin.onita@sjsu.edu
President:
Faculty Advisor: Colin Onita
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Innovation, Design, Engineering, Art, and Science (IDEAS)
The IDEAS Club is an interdisciplinary organization that accelerates fostering innovation,
encourages networking, and accelerates entrepreneurial endeavors. For twenty years,
Under the umbrella of the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, we have strived
to provide students from all majors with uniquely interactive and prospective experiences
that forge the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow. Made by everyone, for everyone.
Contact: ideas.sjsu@gmail.com
President: Ryan Nikopour
Faculty Advisor: Anu Basu
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Membership
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
IMA is a professional organization promoting the field of management accounting. We
provide educational tools and resources for our members to enhance their professional
skills and become competitive candidates in today's job market. Our mission is to
act as a medium through which our members can network with accounting professionals,
pursue internships and post-graduate opportunities, and see what their future holds
beyond the degree.
Contact: imasjsu.membership@gmail.com
President: Harrison Nguyen
Faculty Advisor: Fangjun (Julie) Xiao
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
The Institute of Internal Auditors is a professional organization dedicated to fostering
awareness and advancing knowledge in key areas of business, including internal auditing,
accounting, finance, and consulting. Through a range of activities, members are exposed
to industry best practices, professional development opportunities, and insights into
emerging trends in these fields. The club aims to equip future business leaders with
the skills and networks necessary to excel in their careers, while also emphasizing
the importance of ethical standards and corporate responsibility within the broader
financial landscape.
Contact: justin.yee@sjsu.edu
President*: Justin Yee
Faculty Advisor: Colin Onita
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
International Business Association (IBA)
The International Business Association is a professional networking organization for
students, faculty and alumni from all majors interested in global commerce. Our mission
is to establish relationships with local firms who operate globally, encourage study
and work abroad, and create a platform connecting people from different backgrounds
to share knowledge and experience. We believe that by fostering a sense of global
citizenship, we will create more successful and well-rounded leaders, better capable
of understanding the dynamic of the international environment.
Contact: iba.president.sjsu@gmail.com
President*: Alexander Silva
Faculty Advisor: Thomas Shirley
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Latino Business Student Association (LBSA)
The Latino Business Student Association's mission is to empower the next generation
of diverse leaders through professional development workshops, company tours, social
events, and community outreaches.
Contact: president.lbsa@gmail.com
President: Diego Parga
Faculty Advisor: Monica Gavino
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
The Management Information Systems Association prepares students for successful careers
in the dynamic and fast-paced field of business and technology. We provide our members
with opportunities for professional and personal development, leadership, and networking
while engaging with premier Silicon Valley companies, working professionals, and peers.
MISA strives to shape the upcoming leaders of Silicon Valley by incorporating our
core values of Professionalism, Networking, Knowledge, Leadership, Community, Innovation,
and Opportunity.Contact: membership@sjsumisa.org
President*: Tarun Subramanian
Faculty Advisor: Richard Sessions
Website
Marketing Association (MA)
The mission of the Marketing Association is to provide Spartans with tools and resources
to achieve their career goals. MA exposes students of all majors to the exciting and
ever-changing world of marketing. By providing networking opportunities with industry-leading
professionals and colleagues, professional and personal development workshops, potential
leadership involvement, and community service initiatives, we aim to shape the next
generation of business leaders.
Contact: marketingassociation.sjsu@gmail.com
President*: Salinka Dhamija
Faculty Advisor: Gema Vinuales
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Mineta Transportation Institute Student Association (MTI SA)
The purpose of the Mineta Transportation Institute Student Association (MTI SA) is
to support the professional development of students studying transportation at SJSU,
through extracurricular and professional development leadership, opportunities, and
events.
Contact: heryang.lee@sjsu.edu
President*: Heryang Lee
Faculty Advisor: Asha Weinstein Agrawal
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Operations and Supply Chain Management Association (O&SCMA)
The purpose of the Operations and Supply Chain Management Association is to provide a platform for SJSU students interested in operations, supply chain management, and related fields to network, learn, and engage in activities that enhance their understanding of these areas.
Contact: globalops.sjsu@gmail.com
President: Mark Dost
Faculty Advisor: Diana Wu
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management is a diverse, inclusive community dedicated
to developing students personally and professionally to ensure a successful transition
to their careers. SHRM is committed to bridging the gap between professionals and
students‚ through events such as workshops, networking mixers, and socials.
Contact: president@shrmatsjsu.org
President: Alexandra Phan
Faculty Advisor: Lucy Headrick
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Spartan Analytics (SA)
The goal of Spartan Analytics is to further the knowledge of data analytics, enhance
professional career skills, and create networking opportunities for members of San
Jose State University.
Contact: sjsu.spartananalytics@gmail.com
President: Krishiv Haranath
Faculty Advisors: Kezban Yagci Sokat, Shaonan Tian
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Spartan Real Estate Association (SREA)
The Spartan Real Estate Association (SREA) is a student club that will provide programs
and benefits for SJSU students to explore and ultimately secure meaningful professional
careers and internships in the dynamic real estate industry.
Contact: deyvi.leon@sjsu.edu
President: Deyvi Leon
Faculty Advisors: Mike Hill, Scott Daugherty
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Women in Business (WIB)
Women in Business is a pre-professional business organization founded in 2016 with
the goal of breaking glass-ceiling boundaries in the business world today. We are
a student-run organization focused on empowering members through promoting professional
and personal development, educating on women's issues in business, and enabling our
members to take the steps needed to reach their career goals. We are committed to
providing a nurturing environment where our members can thrive and be better prepared
for the workforce, through conferences, networking events, professional development
workshops, social events, and community outreach.
Contact: connect.sjsuwib@gmail.com
President*: Anushka nair
Faculty Advisors: Elizabeth Mullen, Miwa Merz, Lucy Headrick
Website
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LinkedIn
Resources for Recognized Student Organizations
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