Student Groups at the College of Business
Beta Alpha Psi - Delta Kappa Chapter
Founded in 1974, Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary organization for financial information students and professionals that enhances the educational experience by providing interaction with professionals; professional development programs on campus; regional and national meetings; and community service opportunities. The Delta Kappa Chapter of the University of Montana has achieved national and professional recognition as an outstanding accounting, finance, and information systems student organization, achieving Superior Chapter status for 12 consecutive years ending in 2014.
Purpose: To recognize outstanding academic achievements in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems and promote the study and practice in professional fields related to these disciplines.
- Contact: BAPpresident@business.umt.edu
- Advisor: Josh Herbold - joshua.herbold@mso.umt.edu
- Facebook: Beta Alpha Psi - The University of Montana
Requirements to join and other information can be found by visiting the BAP website or by emailing BAPpresident@business.umt.edu.
Finance Club, UM
Purpose: To assist in the professional, educational, and social development of college students actively interested in these fields, and encourage interaction between business executives, faculty, and students of Business and Finance.
- Advisor: Tony Crawford - tony.crawford@mso.umt.edu
Graduate Business School Association - GBSA
Purpose: To promote collaboration among graduate students, COB, and the Missoula business community.
- Advisor: Dawn Hambrick - dawn.hambrick@mso.umt.edu
American Marketing Association
Purpose: The goal of the UM-AMA is to unite University of Montana marketing students for the purpose of gaining hands-on, real-world marketing experience, enhancing networking skills, and building lasting relationships.
- Advisor: Carol Bruneau - carol.bruneau@mso.umt.edu
- Website: www.business.umt.edu/orgs/ama
- Facebook: University of Montana American Marketing Association
Montana Information Systems Association
Purpose: Montana Information Systems Association (MISA) is an organization founded by Information Systems students to network and organize events that will help students succeed in the Information System field. Joining MISA is a great way to supplement your learning, find employment opportunities, and help fellow students in need. It also looks great on a résumé!
- Advisor: David Firth - David.Firth@mso.umt.edu
- President: misapresident@umontana.edu
DECA at UM
Purpose: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. With nearly a 70-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946.
- Advisor: Kathleen Tarkalson - kathleen.tarkalson@umontana.edu
- President: John Boehme john.boehme@umontana.edu
- VP of Member Services: Sara Shooshtari sara.shooshtari@umontana.edu