Student Organizations
Taking part in a student organization is an important way to enhance your business education. You'll have the opportunity to take group trips, meet industry leaders, volunteer in the community, and gain valuable insight into the career path you are considering.
Tippie organizations fall into two general categories:
- groups associated with academic majors
- groups related to service and professional development. (These address the academic, professional development, and social needs of students.)
Interested in forming a new student group? Please contact Mike Schluckebier.
Academic Interest Organizations
The following organizations associated with academic interests offer Tippie students a wide range of academic and career opportunities specific to each major.

Beta Alpha Psi
The honor society for financial information professionals
President: Matt Peterson
tippie.uiowa.edu/bapThe Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is dedicated to cultivating an increased interest and awareness in the accounting field, both among BAP members and other University of Iowa students. We hope to instill in our members a desire for continuing self-improvement, high moral and ethical standards, a sense of responsibility and service, and a respect of professionalism. We promote the collegiate study of accounting and encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence.

Financial Management Association
For students interested in finance theory and practice
President: Will Fedders
www.biz.uiowa.edu/fmaThe Financial Management Association (FMA) is for students interested in finance theory and practice. Meetings consist of professional speakers, career advice, and networking opportunities.

Gamma Iota Sigma
Tippie's risk management and insurance fraternity
President: Justin Kolka
www.biz.uiowa.edu/gisGamma Iota Sigma provides members ample opportunities to take on leadership roles. We also bring in industry leaders to speak about important topics that can help shape students' career paths.
HawkTrade
For students interested in investment strategy
President: Hunter Tebbitt
iowahawktrade.comHawkTrade meets on a weekly basis to discuss and learn about investment tools and strategies, practice investment strategies through fictitious "paper trading" markets, and make real investments.
Tippie Real Estate Club
For students interested in the real estate industry
President: Nicholas Faselt
www.biz.uiowa.edu/trecTippie Real Estate Club serves to maximize resources that provide opportunities for student members to expand their knowledge of the real estate industry and to grow existing career networks. We emphasize developing long-term relationships with local and regional companies in the real estate industry.

I-Envision: Iowa Entrepreneurial Network
For students interested in entrepreneurial innovation
President: Laura Blunk
www.biz.uiowa.edu/ienvisionI-Envision provides a forum to facilitate the development of entrepreneurial innovation and creativity through the exchange of ideas, experiences, and knowledge across all academic disciplines at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa Retail Association
For students interested in retail strategy
President: Tori KruseThe purpose of the Iowa Retail Association is to educate students about the retail and other related industries, while also helping them to network, grow professionally, and become involved in the community.

Society for Human Resource Management
For students interested in human resource practices
President: Stephanie AnsonThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an organization focused on human resource initiatives and practices. The organization offers networking with human resource professionals, internship opportunities, speakers from a variety of human resource management backgrounds, interaction with the state and national SHRM divisions, personal and professional development opportunities, and updates about the latest news in human resources.

Business Technology Association
For students interested in how technology impacts business
President: Karly Holland
www.biz.uiowa.edu/btaThe Business Technology Association (BTA) was created to promote the professional development of students in business analytics and information systems (BAIS) and other technology-related areas.
American Marketing Association
For students interested in the diverse field of marketing
President: Chase Steuben
www.biz.uiowa.edu/amaThe American Marketing Association (AMA) is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. Through relevant information, comprehensive education, and targeted networking, the AMA assists members in deepening their marketing expertise, elevating their careers, and ultimately, achieving better results.

Arts Enterprise
For students interested in a blend of arts and entrepreneurship
President: Adrianne Jimenez
www.biz.uiowa.edu/aeArts Enterprise envisions a world where arts and business leaders work together to address social, cultural, and economic challenges that characterize the 21st-century world. We are dedicated to educating, promoting, and supporting emerging leaders who blend entrepreneurial thought and artistic creativity to inspire social growth and sustainable ventures.

Iowa Retail Association
For students interested in retail strategy
President: Tori KruseThe purpose of the Iowa Retail Association is to educate students about retail and other related industries, while also helping them to network, grow professionally, and become involved in the community.

Students in Advertising
For students interested in careers in advertising
President: Nils Thorson
www.biz.uiowa.edu/siaStudents in Advertising (SIA) is designed to provide dedicated students with the opportunity to network and professionally develop within the field of advertising.
Service & Professional Development Organizations
Many of the student organizations in the Tippie College of Business offer opportunities for service in the college and Iowa City community. They offer networking and professional development opportunities with students, faculty, staff, and business professionals that apply to all six majors.
The nation's oldest and largest coed professional business fraternity
President: Katherine Knight
www.biz.uiowa.edu/akpsi
Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) is open to all business majors interested in development in the fields of professionalism, brotherhood, and community service.
The student face of the Tippie College
President: Parker Valdez
tippie.uiowa.edu/bsao
The Business Student Ambassador Organization (BSAO) serves as the college's link to its friends and guests, particularly prospective students. BSAO is instrumental in developing the community and culture of Tippie's Undergraduate Program.

One of two business fraternities in the Tippie College
President: Jackson Yancey
www.iowadsp.org
Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) is a coed professional fraternity for business, prebusiness, and economics students that upholds three founding pillars: professional development, community service, and brotherhood. Students join the organization via recruitment at the beginning of each semester.
For students breaking in to the business of the fashion industry
President: Laura Cyrek
Fashion Management Club is a professional development organization tailored to students who are interested in a career within the fashion industry. FMC brings together these students and presents to them a chance to grow and develop their professional persona through a variety of opportunities such as resume, cover letter, and portfolio workshops, mock interviews, lectures by industry professionals, networking events, community involvement, and professional trips. Students of all majors and class who are interested in media, events, corporate operations, and/or entrepreneurship within the industry are encouraged to join.
Building and supporting Chinese-American relations
President: Synthia Zhou
www.biz.uiowa.edu/gcba
The Greater China Business Association (GCBA) is for all students interested in doing business in China, getting more involved and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, or just learning about Chinese culture and business practices. GCBA benefits American and Chinese students through various activities: language practice, China business-related lectures, philanthropic work, and much more. Both domestic and international students are welcome!

For students interested in working in the sports industry
President: Eric Young
www.uiowa.edu/~hsboweb
Members of the Hawkeye Sports Business Organization (HSBO) learn about the sports industry through guest speakers, professional trips, and planned events. Students also benefit from valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and Tippie alumni.
Highlighting diversity in the world of business
President: Wendy Tan
www.biz.uiowa.edu/mbsa
The Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) is dedicated to fostering awareness of diversity in our global economy through educational events, networking sessions, and professional development. MBSA strives to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of cultural awareness, civic engagement, and service to the community.
Future business leaders of America
President: Lizhao Ge
tippie.uiowa.edu/pbl
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a national business organization open to all majors. Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Tippie College students helping Iowa City youth
President: Madeline Nora
www.biz.uiowa.edu/toc
The Tippie Optimist Chapter (TOC) is a community service-based organization open to all university majors. We are dedicated to providing hands-on service work targeted toward local youths, the University of Iowa, and beyond.
Helping direct the future of the Tippie College
President: Michael Gillette
www.biz.uiowa.edu/tippiesenate
The Tippie Senate is a student advisory board comprised of Tippie undergraduate students. The senate's primary objectives are to facilitate a forum for the exchange of ideas and to provide recommendations to the Undergraduate Program Office and the Tippie College of Business concerning the educational environment and the experiences and resources offered to students.
Fostering a collaborative business environment
President: Kelly McClure
www.biz.uiowa.edu/wib
The primary objective of Women in Business (WIB) is to encourage members to build relationships that foster the trust, collective desire, and cooperation necessary to create and implement ways of improvement.
Resources for Tippie Student Organizations
First, check the list below if you have questions about operating a student organization. If you still have unanswered questions, contact your student organization advisor and/or liaison in the Undergraduate Program Office.
Quick Contacts
- Bulletin Boards: Michael Schluckebier
- Computer Lab: Jeff Reuter
- Copies: Michael Schluckebier
- Corporate Fundraising: Barb Thomas
- College Kiosks: Linda Knowling
- UPO Kiosk: Michael Schluckebier
- Websites: Rachel Stewart
- Student Organization Handbook
- Add Your Meetings & Events to the College Calendar
- Checklist for Professional Trips
- Reserve a Room in PBB
Forms
- Global Issues Fund Application
- Small Events Fund Application
- Tippie Community Fund Application
- Procurement Card Purchase Documentation form
- Student Organization Awards Nomination Form
Resources for Advisors
A-Z Directory of Tippie Student Organizations
Below is a comprehensive list of student organizations at Tippie. The links will connect you to the organization's website.
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- American Marketing Association
- Arts Enterprise
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Business Technology Association
- Business Student Ambassadors
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Fashion Management Club
- Financial Management Association
- Gamma Iota Sigma
- Greater China Business Association
- Hawkeye Sports Business Organization
- HawkTrade
- I-Envision: Iowa Entrepreneurial Network
- Iowa Retail Association
- Multicultural Business Student Association
- Phi Beta Lambda
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Students in Advertising
- Tippie Optimist Chapter
- Tippie Real Estate Club
- Tippie Senate
- Women in Business


