College Of Business
Clubs And Organizations
ACCOUNTING SOCIETY
Faculty Advisor, Ms. Lori Liddell, (601) 979-2414
The purpose of the Society is to motivate students to acquire a more in-depth interest and awareness in their professional field of study. The society also places emphasis on competency and works with freshmen, sophomores and other interested students to give greater insights into what it means to be an accountant.
ALPHA MU ALPHA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN MARKETING
Faculty Advisor, TBA
The purpose of the Society is to provide a formal means of recognizing outstanding scholarship in the field of marketing and offer the students and faculty a visible means of symbolizing that excellence.
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Faculty Advisor, Dr. Edith Davidson (601) 979-2531
This association seeks to foster scientific study and research in the field of marketing; to develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge identification of marketing principles; to develop better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems; to improve the methods and techniques of marketing, research to contribute to the improvement of teaching of marketing. To encourage students to choose their career within the field of marketing, and stimulate interest and encourage scholarship of students presently in the marketing curriculum.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY
Faculty Advisors, Dr. Sheila Porterfield (601) 979-2411
The mission and objective of Beta Gamma Sigma are to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business and personal and professional excellence in the practice of business; to foster and enduring commitment to the founding principle and values of honor and integrity; to encourage the pursuit of wisdom and earnestness; to support the advancement of business thought and to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the value of Beta Gamma Sigma for student and alumni members in their professional lives. For more information about our local chapter click here.
You may also visit the Beta Gamma Sigma National website for additional information: www.betagammasigma.org/
ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Faculty Advisor, Dr. Maury Granger (601) 979-2531
The purpose of the Economics Club are to provide a medium through which interested students can discuss matters of economic significance; to further the development of systematic analysis of economic phenomena by encouraging research; to examine the impact of political, social and psychological actions as they relate to the individual and to the aggregate economic well-being; and to engage in other activities which will enhance comprehension of the science of economics and it is interdependence in with other disciplines. Each meeting shall provide for consideration of some economic problem or current economic interest.
INVESTMENT CLUB
Faculty Advisor, Mr. Larry Day (601) 979-2414
The purpose of the Investment Club is to encourage students to make wise investments as a means of accumulating wealth.
SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Advisor, Dr. Young Sik Cho (601) 979-2534
The purpose of this campus chapter will be: (1) to cooperate locally with our sponsoring chapter through the office of Student Activities and the National Society through the office of the Campus Division; (2) Through research, discussion, publications, and other appropriate means to conduct and promote study and understanding of the social, psychological and economic implication of scientific management.
SOCIETY FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Faculty Advisors, Drs. Donald Causey and Sharon Simmons (601) 979-2414
The mission of the Society for Entrepreneurs (SE) is to be a catalyst to inspire, educate, motivate and encourage students to cultivate an entrepreneurial mind-set, to practice and learn the entrepreneurial strategies, identify and pursue business opportunities and to engage in business plan development and business plan competition.
DEAN’S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL- COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Liaison, Mrs. Jennifer Steele (601) 979-2686
The College of Business Dean’s Student Advisory Council is established to band together business students, faculty, and friends of the College interested in improving promoting, enlarging, and developing Jackson State University’s College of Business and its facilities, faculty, and services. To unify and combine their efforts and support so as to yield effective forces when and wherever needed in order to achieve the College’s goals; and to promote a closer union and fellowship among faculty, friends, and students of the College of Business.
QUALITY GRADUATES
Student success is augmented through services of the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), which oversees the delivery of the College’s Professional Development curriculum, coordinates the College’s Internship programs, and advises student organizations. CAPS also houses the Career Services Office.
The Center for External Relations coordinates sponsored research, executive education, and advancement/development activities of the College, while the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers business counseling to existing and prospective small businesses. The Center for Research in Economic Education and Literacy in Finance (CREELF) provides an academic resource for public and private schools, K-12 teachers and students, and adult learners in the Urban Central Mississippi area. The College houses a state-of-the-art Trading Room.
In addition to 40 full-time faculty members, the college has frequent visitors and lecturers from business, government, and nonprofit organizations who share their insight and experience. Students have regular opportunities to interact with academics, top researchers, executives, and managers from businesses and industries in the Jackson Metropolitan area and around the nation.
Our Vision
The College of Business seeks to be recognized for having a positive impact on the lives of our students, successful career progression of our faculty, and contributions to the prosperity of the local community, Metro Jackson, and the State of Mississippi.
We will achieve our vision through offering unique educational opportunities and rigorous academic standards in the classroom, providing a supportive environment for faculty to excel in teaching and service, promoting relevant, high quality and highly impactful scholarship, and contributing to the economic development of the region and the state through national and global partnerships with educators and business owners.
