Student Organizations and Honor Societies

Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed professional business fraternity dedicated to the advancement of individuals within a business environment. AKPsi was founded upon the principles of educating our members and the public to appreciate higher ideals in business and to further the individual welfare of members during college and beyond. We are an extensive organization, with over 200,000 current and past members, on hundreds of campuses worldwide. Students of all majors and years who are hoping to one day thrive in the business world are welcome to visit our rush informational meetings.

The Pitt Chapter of the American Marketing Association is a community of marketers that fosters growth through learning, networking, and socializing. Weekly meetings, 5 industry-specific committees, social events, and networking opportunities are just some of the ways that Pitt AMA gives its members the hands-on experience needed to succeed in the ever-changing world of marketing. If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, visit our website.

Amnesty International is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) focused on human rights research, advocacy, and action, independent of any political party or ideology. With over 7 million members around the world, Amnesty is one of the oldest and largest human rights organizations in history. At Pitt, our mission is to connect the undergraduate student body with activism in a way that is accessible for every person to make a difference in human rights issues around the world.

Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary, academic, professional, and community service driven fraternity. Members must be in the major fields of accounting, finance, or business information systems with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Beta Alpha Psi offers professional development workshops, community service opportunities, and access to recruiters. By fostering an environment for academic excellence, professional development, responsible practices, and advocacy, Beta Alpha Psi enables students to establish lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the national honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. It is equivalent to Phi Beta Kappa in the liberal arts. Membership is by invitation only to qualified Juniors and Seniors.

At Consulting Club, our goal is to provide our members with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to break into and succeed in the consulting industry. Our club offers a variety of educational and networking events throughout the year, including case competitions, workshops, and guest speakers. We also offer experiential learning opportunities through student-led consulting projects. Skills developed in our club can apply to a variety of industries, from consulting, to corporate strategy, to project management.

Established two years ago as a Consulting Academy in the business school, we have since grown to become an academic club. We welcome members from all backgrounds, and promote a diverse skillset in our student base. To learn more or sign up for our mailing list, please contact consultingclubatpitt@gmail.com.

Corporate Connections at Pitt Business is a platform designed to connect Pitt students to Pittsburgh’s corporate world through podcast interview productions. This organization offers students a chance to develop skills that are essential in the real world, such as communication, interviewing, and networking. By taking a deep dive into the personal stories of corporate professionals, students can learn from their successes and failures and gain insights into how they can build their own careers. These personal stories may also inspire students to find their niche in the corporate world.

CCPB offers students the opportunity to participate in networking events, committees that offer learning experiences, and professional development workshops. Our goal is to empower students to cultivate their own network of corporate connections, which we believe is a vital component of achieving success in the professional world.

Delta Sigma Pi is America’s foremost professional fraternity for men and women pursuing careers in business. The University of Pittsburgh chapter, Lambda, was founded in 1921. We focus on professional growth, academic excellence, giving back to the community and enjoying ourselves along the way. We accept College of Business Administration students as well as students pursuing an Economics Degree in The School of Arts & Sciences with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher. For any additional information please see our website https://pittdsp.com/.

Emerging Business Issues (EBI) is your perfect opportunity to best understand important news headlines and stories related to business today. Join us in weekly discussions about the successes, failures, and challenges affecting small and large organizations alike. Conversations in EBI, led by students like you, create a great environment to share insight, opinions, and questions in an engaging and fun way that keeps everyone involved.

Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of social entrepreneurship to enable human progress. Members apply business concepts to develop community outreach projects that transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. We engage in several different projects in the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world, and have been recognized at regional and national Enactus competitions. All majors are welcome. Please visit the national website at enactus.org.

The Fashion Business Association (FBA) strives to connect students interested in the fashion industry while increasing knowledge of the business aspects of fashion by improving communication, networking, and leadership skills. As the only professional organization at the University of Pittsburgh that focuses on the fashion industry, FBA aims to increase the knowledge of their members through hosting professional, social, and networking events. These events include, but are not limited to: hosting speakers from top retailers, site visits to businesses within the Pittsburgh area and beyond, as well as fundraising, networking, and community service events. The Fashion Business Association also hosts an annual spring Fashion Show in which profits are donated to a local charity each year. FBA gladly accepts membership across all majors from students in good academic standing. Feel free to learn more about us on our website pittfashionbusiness.wix.com, or via our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, FBA Blog, and Website.

Founded in January 2014 by Alyssa Swanson, Lorraine Grant, Hannah Mayes, and Kelsey Griffith, the establishment of the Human Resources Club (HR Club) paralleled the University of Pittsburgh’s creation of the Human Resource Management Major in the 2013-2014 academic year. Its purpose and goal is to expose members to the different facets of the Human Resources Profession and ready them for a career of their own by providing them with networking, learning, and development opportunities. It is important to note that membership is not limited to individuals majoring in Human Resource Management major. The HR Club is open to anyone that sees him or herself as career-minded.  For information please visit: http://pitthrclub.weebly.com/

The League of Emerging Analytics Professionals strives to cultivate data analytics expertise through professional development, education, and application. LEAP is Pitt’s hub for data analytics. We develop practical skills to handle software so each member can capitalize on the massive amount of data being produced every day. We strive for education, professionalism, and synergies in the rapidly growing world of data analytics. Our goals are to enable every member to use data to gain insights, improve decision-making, and ultimately drive strategy. LEAP also placed first in the ‘2022 Best Pitt Business Student Organization of the Year’ and was voted as ‘Best in Corporate Engagement’ and ‘Best in Career and Professional Development’.

Panther Equity is a student-run investment fund covering multiple sectors of the S&P 500. The organization maintains a dual-mandate: First, to promote the education of the capital markets and intelligent investing to all Pitt students regardless of major or skill level. The other is to achieve long-term above average, risk-adjusted returns against the portfolio benchmark.

Through membership in Panther Equity, students gain hands-on experience in equity research and valuation that prepare them for careers in financial services. To learn more and to join, please contact pantherequityfund@gmail.com.

Phi Beta Lambda is a professional business organization that focuses mainly on professional development
and service. We have a multitude of leadership opportunities ranging from our executive leadership positions to special teams advisers, to recruitment chairs, and many more! Additionally, a fun fact about PBL is we send our members down to Bolivia over spring break the past two years to work on an international consulting project.

At PGN, we create the leaders of tomorrow. PGN is a professional development organization that is made up of individuals from all majors and backgrounds who are interested in developing their professional & personal skills required for success in today’s workplace. For more information on how we may be the organization for you, contact pgnpitt@gmail.com.

Pittsburgh Student Ventures, formerly known as the Pitt Private Equity and Venture Capital Club, was founded in 2018. As one of the few clubs on campus dedicated to bridging the gap between the classroom and professional world for students of all majors, Pittsburgh Student Ventures offers the educational resources and networking opportunities to grow your professional brand and increase employment opportunities. Pittsburgh Student Ventures is more than a business club, it is about understanding the entrepreneurial process and applying analytical thinking techniques to succeed. With networking events, competitive case competitions, and an intimate learning environment, members of all backgrounds and experiences can expand their knowledge and propel their career.

The Pitt Real Estate Association holds bi-weekly meetings where top professionals in the real estate industry describe how they made it to where they are. They also teach and educate their techniques to our members. This provides education and networking opportunities. For information and to join, contact pittrealestateassociation@gmail.com.

The Roberto Clemente Multicultural Business Association (RCMBA) is the quintessential resource for minority students matriculating through the College of Business Administration here at the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to academic excellence, visionary leadership, diversity, and service to the Pittsburgh community.

Smart Woman Securities is a new organization at Pitt Business that focuses on female investment education and networking skills. Our club was formed to provide the women at Pitt who are interested in finance with a forum to learn more about the various careers in the industry and gain valued capital markets and investing skills. For more information, contact swspitt@gmail.com.

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The Society for International Business is a club dedicated to bringing students together to discover the various international opportunities Pitt has to offer as well as giving students the necessary tools they need to fulfill their international dreams. By bringing in speakers from various international companies, holding international resume workshops, and working on international service projects, the Society for International Business has something for everyone!

The Sports Business Association (SBA) works to assist in the professional development of all University of Pittsburgh students interested in the field of Sports Business. SBA’s primary goal is to facilitate working relationships between Pitt students and professionals in the sports industry.

In addition, it is our mission to educate our members on all realms of sports business and to be a resource for students who wish to learn more about careers in the industry. Club contact email: pittsburghsba@gmail.com.

The purpose of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Club is to promote the Pitt Business SCM major within the University of Pittsburgh. The club offers opportunities for students and faculty to learn about SCM and the related professions. The club also provides development of leadership, responsibility, character, and networking through events, speakers who work in SCM field, and SCM facility tours. We also work with the KATZ Center for Supply Chain Management, and we have a 3D printer!

Contact: scm.pitt@gmail.com

Website: http://scmcpitt.weebly.com

The Pitt Business Review (PBR) is an online writing organization. PBR writers analyze and report on current topics and trends related to business.  PBR writers have the liberty of exploring topics of interest or relevance to their major, letting them customize their professional development and experience. Our organization interacts both online, and through meetings, with no mandatory dues. Members must simply write at least one well-composed article or more per semester to be considered an official PBR contributor/writer.

Founded in 2007, the Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio (“the portfolio”) was created by Professor Jay W. Sukits and 15 undergraduate students at the College of Business Administration. The Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio (SRIP) is a student investment club with approximately $500,000 of real money invested in stocks in the S&P 500 Index. The organization’s goal is to give members the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to a real-world investment portfolio by performing intricate social screens, complex valuation techniques, and financial market analysis for socially responsible and ethical companies. SRIP was created by students and faculty at Pitt in association with the David Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership and the Certificate in Leadership & Ethics Program to teach students invaluable skills needed as a business and finance professionals. Job placements from the portfolio include Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Microsoft, PNC, BNY Mellon, and all Big Four Accounting Firms.

The Pitt Undergraduate Finance Club is a student-run organization focused on educating its members and providing them with opportunities to gain experience across fields within the finance industry. While the Finance Club has worked diligently to establish deeply rooted relationships with some of the industry’s most respected firms, the club constantly seeks to build new relationships.

This organization will offer opportunities for networking and professional development through panels, site visits, and our annual charity golf outing. The Undergraduate Finance Club will also encourage and help students to explore internship/career possibilities through the clubs networking events.

The objective of the University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association (UPAA) is to enhance the academic and professional development of students in the accounting program. UPAA provides many opportunities for students to advance as leaders and professionals through corporate events, community service events, and educational programs.

Women in Business (WIB) facilitate the professional growth and development of women within the University of Pittsburgh. Our goal is to empower and cultivate young women into excellent business leaders by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the global business arena. We are committed to shaping young women into successful business leaders by fostering an environment of continuous growth and excellence, and developing a network of business professionals at the University of Pittsburgh. The vision of Women in Business is to have successful and powerful businesswomen in positions to advocate change. Our organization is comprised of highly motivated young women interested in building on their professional skills, expanding their professional and social networks, and giving back to the community. WiB members come from all over Pitt’s campus. We welcome students of all majors. Our members are primarily focused on the area of business, but we hope to see a growth in non-business major attendance.

Women in Sports and Events (WISE) is a Collegiate chapter of the National organization of WISE. Our mission is to enhance the position of women in the industry of sports and events. We achieve this mission through ongoing meetings, special events and mentoring programs in order to help our members gain valuable insights and connections that can provide them a competitive advantage in their current position and as they advance in their careers.

We strive to be the definitive source for businesswomen seeking information about issues, challenges and opportunities impacting all stages of their career – from entry level to senior management and those in transition. We welcome students of all majors and minors. Our meetings occur bi-weekly on Monday nights at 7 PM. For more information and to get involved, please contact pittsburghwise@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you!