Beyond the Classroom: Experience Business Student Organizations
Your college experience is about much more than just classrooms and information. Employers routinely state that one of the most important elements in hiring a recent graduate is experiences outside of academics. These experiences help prove desired soft skills such as team work, leadership, time-management, and communication. You want to participate in college experiences that will build your expertise and lead to a successful career. Joining a student organization can do just that.
In addition to enhancing your résumé, you will also be able to meet new people with similar interests and goals to help you maximize your potential.
Through Knowledge, Power
The Greek letters in the Society’s name stand for Dia Mathessos Dynamis, signifying Delta Mu Delta’s motto: Through Knowledge, Power – the power to manage creatively for social and economic good.
Benefits of Membership
- Recognition for achievement
- Resume builder
- Networking opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities
https://deltamudelta.org/benefits/
Membership Criteria
- Be registered in a business administration program
- Have completed at least half the requirements for the graduating degree
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 above a "B" or better
- Be in the top 20% of your class
- Be in good standing
Students satisfying all of the above requirements will be invited to join the organization via email. The costs and benefits of the organization, along with the application process, will be explained after invitations have been sent. An induction ceremony is held each fall and spring semester.
Advisor
John Williams
jewilliams@muw.edu
662.241.6402
Why Should I Join?
Joining this organization affords you the opportunity to participate in state conferences and national conferences, learn leadership skills from public speakers, take field trips to regional businesses, and to compete in business related competitions in a wide range of subjects including MIS, accounting, marketing, management, public speaking, and website design, just to name a few. MUW students regularly place in both state and national competitions.
- Prove leadership skills on the resume’
- Make business connections and form networks
- Form friendships that will last a lifetime
- Attend conferences and participate in business related competitions
https://www.fbla-pbl.org/divisions/pbl/
Advisor
Thomas Haffey
thaffey@muw.edu
662.329.7158
TVA Investment Club
The TVA Investment Club is a student run organization with the goal of educating its members about investing in the financial markets. The club is a partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and The W that provides a unique hands-on experience in financial asset management.
