Student Organizations

Net Impact

The William and Mary chapter of Net Impact exists to cultivate values-driven business leaders by equipping and empowering them to be social and environmental change-makers as they enter the workforce. Students in Net Impact gain exposure to environmental, social, and ethical value issues during their undergraduate work and will enter the workforce with a competitive advantage. Events held throughout the year include brown-bag lunches with faculty, visiting speakers on environmental and ethical issues, and an intercollegiate Sustainability & Business Symposium. Business students of all majors and concentrations are involved and welcomed in this student organization.

Website: www.netimpact.org 
Contact: Anne Dorff ([[e|aedorff]])

Sports Business Club

The Sports Business Club aims to connect students' passions for sports with their future careers in the business world.  All sports and all areas of the sports business world are examined. Members have the opportunity to hear directly from professionals to learn how they got their start and what it takes to prosper in the industry. The Sports Business Club places an emphasis on networking, something that members will have a great opportunity to do at two sports business conferences that the Club attends as a group during the Spring. The exciting and dynamic sports business world awaits those who join the Sports Business Club.

Website: http://www.wmsportsbusiness.com/
Contact: John Ribble ([[e|jhribble]])

Howard J. Busbee Finance Academy

The Finance Academy is a student organization created to help W&M undergraduates learn more about careers in finance and help interested students network with finance professionals.

The Finance Academy co-sponsors the annual DoG Street to Wall Street Program, sponsors two Training the Street professional education programs annually, and hosts seminars on topics including venture capital, equity markets, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, financial consulting, trading and the financial aspects of the recording industry. Students receive training in financial software systems, such as Bloomberg, and learn more about professional certifications, such as the CFA. A formal mentoring board pairs interested members with young alumni working in their area of interest. Annual networking nights held in New York City bring alumni and students together.

Website: http://web.me.com/busbeefinanceacademy
Contact: Henry Albers ([[e|hhalbers]])

Wayne F. Gibbs Accounting Society

The Wayne F. Gibbs Accounting Society is a student run organization for accounting majors, concentrators and those students who are simply interested in the accounting field. Gibbs hosts presentations by recruiters who come to campus looking to hire students for full time positions and internships, information sessions about the William & Mary Masters of Accounting program, and the Becker CPA review course. The mission of the Wayne F. Gibbs Accounting Society is to support activities that encourage meaningful interactions among Mason School accounting students, business professionals, and the community.

Website: http://mason.wm.edu/programs/accounting/gibbs
Contact: Elaine Oestreich ([[e|ecoestreich]]) or Brian LaPierre ([[e|bjlapierre]])

Investment Club

The Investment Club manages the Mason Investment Fund, an entirely student-run undergraduate investment fund at the College of William and Mary. With a current portfolio value of approximately $20,000, the fund provides an excellent opportunity for both experienced and beginning investors to become involved in the active management of a sizable investment fund. Students are provided hands-on experience in developing their knowledge of security research, valuation techniques, and portfolio management. The Mason Investment Fund thrives on member involvement, with students preparing both educational presentations and stock pitches for weekly meetings.

Contact:  Daniel Barzach ([[e|dpbarzach]])

William & Mary Consulting Club

William & Mary Consulting provides member with experiences in the field of consulting.  Students learn from professionals about consulting opportunities and how to improve critical consulting skills.  William & Mary Consulting Club sponsors case competition and workshops that develop consulting expertise and give members and additional chance to network with employers and each other.

Website: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/wmconsulting
Contact: Tom Pryor (consultingwm@gmail.com)

Student Marketing Association

SMA allows students with an interest in Marketing to learn more about the field and network with marketing professionals. Events held throughout the year include an all-day Marketing Symposium, consulting projects with local businesses (like the Blue Talon), speakers, breakfast with W&M marketing alumni, job/internship search workshops, and social outings. Students will have the opportunity to not only learn a lot about careers in marketing, but to also put their new marketing skills into practice and share them with important contacts in the field.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2248217862
Contact:  Molly Awad or Kelsey Waild (studentmarkeingclubwm@gmail.com)

Alpha Kappa Psi

Alpha Kappa Psi is America's oldest nationally recognized professional business fraternity. The organization is comprised of all majors and academic years, with students sharing a common drive to succeed in today's complex business world. Alpha Kappa Psi brings monthly speakers to campus, offering unique insights into many of today's hottest business segments. The fraternity focuses on honing networking, resume-building, and interview skills, and additionally is host to many social and mentoring activities for its members.

Contact: Chris Pickett ([[e|cjpickett]])