Student Organizations
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Honor Societies
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 Beta
Gamma Sigma
FMA
National Honor Society |
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Student Organizations |
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| Alpha
Sigma Pi Accounting Club |
 www.unf.edu/groups/accounting |
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Alpha Sigma Pi is a
professional organization dedicated to the promotion
and stimulation of greater interest in the profession
of accountancy and to the encouragement of high scholarship
and proficiency.
The club sponsors numerous activities designed to strengthen relationships among
students, faculty, and members of the business community. These activities include
a social every term, various speakers, and an awards banquet twice during the
academic year. Outstanding students and faculty chosen by Alpha Sigma Pi--Accounting
Club are recognized at the banquet. Membership is open to all students, faculty,
and alumni. If interested, contact the Department of Accounting and Finance. |
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| Delta
Sigma Pi |
| www.dspnet.org |
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Delta Sigma Pi is an
international business fraternity of professionally oriented
men and women whose common goal is to share their business
interests, encourage scholarship, interact with community
leaders, and enjoy the cultural and social environment
of college. Nationally sponsored affiliations with community
support groups such as the Special Olympics, The March
of Dimes, and Junior Achievement are traditions each
Delta Sigma Pi member carries with pride. Delta Sigma
Pi offers an excellent program through which members
can get acquainted with fellow business students and
faculty, exchange ideas, and participate in voluntary
projects for the enrichment of the civic welfare of the
community, the school, and the individual. The fraternity
also provides an opportunity to form close bonds in an
atmosphere of brotherhood that remains with one for a
lifetime. |
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| Economics
Society |
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The Economics Club is
a service/social club made up of economics majors and
other students interested in economic issues. In addition
to social events, the club has sponsored debates on economic
issues such as the possibility of giving vouchers for
education and NAFTA. During election years, the club
sponsors debates about the candidates' positions on economic
issues. Also, members of the club have volunteered to
tutor students in Principles of Economics. |
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| Entrepreneur Society |
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UNF’s Entrepreneur Society is an organization affiliated with the College of Business designed to cater the entrepreneurial needs of all students at the University of North Florida. The Entrepreneur Society strives to serve students by providing networking activities with Jacksonville’s entrepreneurs and through national collegiate conferences. The ultimate goal of UNF’s Entrepreneur Society is to become nationally affiliated with the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (C.E.O.), comprised of more than 130 prestigious U.S. colleges, thereby increasing opportunities for UNF students to learn and interact with colleges around the nation. |
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| Finance
& Investment Society |
| www.unf.edu/groups/fis |
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The Finance and Investment
Society is open to all students interested in acquiring
knowledge about banking, finance, and investment topics.
The society offers many activities during the year including
socials with the business community, various speakers,
and an annual banquet. The Society sponsors the Wall
Street Investment Game and provides awards for the best
student performers. Students from all disciplines are
strongly encouraged to become active members of the Finance
and Investment Society. |
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| International Business Society |
| www.unf.edu/groups/intlbusiness |
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International Business
Society's goal is to provide a network to share academic,
career and study abroad information while building knowledge
about our local and international community through professional
and social activities. |
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| National Association of Black
Accountants |
| www.unf.edu/groups/naba |
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1969, the National Association of Black Accountants,
Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence
of minority professionals in the fields of accounting
and finance. The goals of the Association include,
but are not limited to, the following: |
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To encourage
and assist business students in entering the business
world |
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To promote and develop the professional
skills of our members |
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To provide the opportunities
for members to fulfill their civic responsibility |
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To ensure long-term
financial stability and provide adequate resources
to implement chapter, regional, and national programs |
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| Osprey
Financial Group |
| www.unf.edu/coggin/ofg |
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The
Osprey Financial Group is a student managed investment
fund. The program, a two-semester committment that
counts as six elective credits, enables a select group
of undergraduate finance and MBA students to manage
a real portfolio as a professional investment firm.
The real-world asset management experience begins with
application and interviews to select 12 students for
each Fall/Spring team. The chosen students are administratively
organized with officer positions and responsibilities.
Teams research and present reports to aid in buy/sell
decision making. There are sector analyst, economic,
fixed-income, and technical analysis teams that all
aid in the decision making process. |
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| Society
for Human Resource Management |
| www.unf.edu/groups/shrm |
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The University of North
Florida Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM) is a professional organization open
to students who are interested in the human resources
field. The organization is designed to promote a closer
affiliation between the business community and students.
The objectives of the organization are to keep students
up to date on new developments in the field of human
resources management, to acquaint students to the human
resources field, and to develop a nucleus of truly professional
human administrators for the future. Student membership
is open to students of at least sophomore standing. Full-time
or part-time students are welcomed. Students may be enrolled
in either the undergraduate program or the graduate programs
at the University of North Florida. Members need not
be business majors, but must have an interest in human
resources. If interested, contact the Department of Management,
Marketing and Logistics. |
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| Student Business Advisory Council |
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Comprised
of the senior leaders from all Coggin College
student organizations, the Student Business Advisory
Council (SBAC), is a service group within the Coggin
College of Business. SBAC serves all Coggin
College student organizations and provides a centralized
forum for training and idea sharing among the student
club leaders with a goal of supporting the mission of
the Coggin College. They also play a crucial
role in promoting the Coggin College of Business to both
the University at large as well as the greater Jacksonville
business community. Serving as "Coggin Ambassadors",
members of SBAC have the opportunity to contribute
to the community through volunteering, to network with
local business professionals, and to assist the Dean's
Office with various special events. |
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| Students
in Free Enterprise (SIFE) |
| www.unfsife.com |
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Active in more than
900 campuses in 20 countries, Students in Free Enterprise
(SIFE) is an international, non-profit organization that
has been challenging students for over 25 years. SIFE
teams work with businesses and higher education to help
students take what they are learning in the classroom
and apply it in the real working situations. UNF SIFE
gives students the tools to develop leadership, teamwork,
and communication skills by learning and teaching the
free enterprise system. |
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| Toastmasters |
| blackboard.unf.edu |
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"Since
1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions
of men and women become more confident in front of
an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing
program are sure to help you become a better speaker
and leader."
-- Toastmasters International
UNF Toastmasters is a forum to help
students develop verbal communication. Members have the
opportunity to meet and hear business leaders from Toastmasters'
groups around the First Coast (including organizations
such as Bank of America, City of Jacksonville, Intermed,
Medtronics Xomed, Prudential Realty, and more). Members
are part of a dynamic group where they can utilize and
improve their presentation skills, present ideas, offer
constructive criticism and accept criticism. Anyone is
welcome to join.
To visit the club's Blackboard
Homepage, use the ID "lcjonesguest1" and
PASSWORD
"toast". |
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| Transportation
& Logistics Society |
| www.unf.edu/groups/logistics |
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We do hereby associate
ourselves together for the formation of The Transportation
& Logistics Society for the purpose of promoting, fostering
and encouraging student interest in the field of transportation
& logistics, and to accomplish this purpose by creating
a relationship network for transportation & logistics
majors at The University of North Florida, promoting the
growth of the program at The University, enhancing membership
skills through shared professional experiences,fostering
personal
& professional growth among members, and by serving The
University, The Coggin College of Business the logistics
community of Jacksonville, and where possible, the nation. |
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Honor Societies |
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| Beta
Gamma Sigma |
| www.betagammasigma.org |
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Beta Gamma Sigma is the national scholastic
honor society in the field of business administration.
Membership is limited to outstanding graduates of colleges
accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools
of Business. It is the highest academic honor that a
student in business or management can obtain.
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To encourage
and reward scholarship and accomplishments of business
students.
To promote the advancement of education in business.
To foster integrity in the conduct of business. |
| To be eligible, students
must be: |
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In the top 5 percent
of their junior class, or
In the top 10 percent of their senior class and meet
certain course residency requirements. |
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| FMA
National Honor Society |
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The FMA National Honor Society recognizes
and rewards scholastic achievement and is the only international
honorary specifically for students of finance. It is
one of the highest academic honors that a student in
finance can obtain.
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To encourage and reward
scholarship and accomplishments of finance students.
To promote the advancement of finance in the business
world.
To foster integrity in the conduct of financial activities. |
| To be eligible, students
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Undergraduates: |
An overall GPA of 3
or higher
A Junior or Senior standing
Completed at least four finance classes
A GPA in finance of 3.25 or better |
| Graduates: |
An overall GPA of 3.5
or higher
Completed two finance classes beyond the required
course
A GPA in finance graduate courses of 3.5 or better. |
For more information contact Dr.
Cheryl Frohlich.
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