College is more than just attending classes. It means meeting new people, exploring new options, growing in ways you never thought possible, and having a great time while doing it all.
A very important part of the successful student's business curriculum is Student Business Organizations. While each organization is unique, all of them share a few important benefits to you:
- Growth of knowledge in your career area
- Networking with professionals in the field
- Added credibility to your resume
- Social involvement
Below, you'll find the student organizations specifically related to Marketing. You can also view the full list of all Seidman Student Organizations.
Marketing Student Organizations
The American Marketing Association of Grand Valley is an award-winning, student-run organization aimed at helping GVSU students network professionally with their peers, make lifetime connections, and learn to market themselves and their skills to potential employers. We provide fun opportunities for students interested in marketing and business by hosting expert speakers, touring agencies, providing professional development workshops, participating in philanthropic events, and arranging club networking socials.
Faculty Advisor: Jerry DiTrapani
Email: [email protected]
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide students with the resources to effectively learn and engage in advanced selling techniques. These techniques will encompass the development of professional presentation skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, ethical sales practices, networking skills, and leadership in the field of professional selling.
Faculty Co-Advisors: Mark Kubik and Jennifer Pope
Email: [email protected]
The Seidman Supply Chain Management Association is a student organization focused on providing opportunities to students interested in Supply Chain Management and Operations. The organization hosts a variety of events for students, including plant tours, guest speakers, professional development meetings, networking events, and recruiting events. We also participate in volunteer work and supply chain management case competitions throughout the school year. The opportunities we provide give members the edge they need to launch themselves into a successful career within Supply Chain Management or Operations.
Faculty Advisor: Lori Koste
Email: [email protected]
Seidman Sustainability Association of Grand Valley is a student organization meant for anyone interested in sustainability in business. We are living through challenging times, and our mission is to provide students with the knowledge and experiences needed to become not only a valuable employee but also a leader who is capable of creating organizational and societal impact through their actions and hence help solve the complex problems faced by our communities.
Sustainability is everybody’s business, hence we welcome all majors/minors - including marketing, management, supply chain management, finance, economics, accounting, general business, international business, etc., to join our executive team.
We host events with other student organizations, hold documentary nights, celebrate responsible consumption, bring in guest speakers, organize plant tours, hold faculty sessions, senior executive panel discussions, etc. with the goal of developing a good understanding of sustainability in business. In addition, we provide our students with certifications to show levels of achievement in this area, which the students can highlight on their resume.
Faculty Advisor: Vivek Dalela
Email: [email protected]