student clubs

	Fordham’s student clubs foster a sense of community for students with similar interests. Students meet informally at meetings and social events to discuss educational, career and worldwide concerns and opportunities. All students are welcome to join any club. Review the descriptions below to find a club that suits your interests. Click on the links to access each club’s website. Black and Hispanic MBA Association (BHMBAA) Fordham Chinese Business Society (FCBS) Fordham Entrepreneur Society (FES) Fordham Finance Society Fordham Global Professional Society (GPS) Fordham Global Studies Fordham Graduate Marketing Society(FGMS) Fordham Investor Relations Society (FIRS) Fordham International Students Association (FISA) Fordham Jewish Student Association (JSA) Fordham Management Consulting Fordham Net Impact Fordham Real Estate Club (REC) Fordham Retail Club (FRC) Fordham Tax Society (FTS) Fordham Women in Business (FWiB) Media and Entertainment Alliance (MEA) Student Advisory Council (SAC) The Fordham University Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants Black and Hispanic MBA Association (BHMBAA) The BHMBAA is one of the biggest and most active clubs in school and with your help we will build on this reputation. Our affiliation with powerful national organizations (National Black MBA Association and National Society of Hispanic MBAs) puts us in unique standing, with the ability to leverage these relationships to provide opportunities for our members. With your involvement we will provide opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. In the past we have organized company visits and brought companies like Deloitte, Novartis, Moet Hennessy, etc ... to campus. This year we intend to raise the bar! Join us on this exciting endeavor. Contact: FordhamBHMBA@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Chinese Business Society (FCBS) Organized by the largest international students group at Fordham, the Fordham Chinese Business Society (FCBS) dedicates to create a positive and friendly networking platform to enhance internal and external communication; to share information helping improve future education and career development; and to enrich student life through publicizing Chinese culture and civilization. Contact: fordhamcbs@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Entrepreneur Society (FES) Fordham Entrepreneur Society is an organization that fosters student desires to become successful entrepreneurs. Currently, FES strives to promote entrepreneurship within the Fordham University community as well as assist all entrepreneurs in the development of their business ideas. Future ambitions of FES include the creation of an entrepreneur database system and discussion forum which will bring together all entrepreneurs through a single point of contact. Contact: fordham.entrepreneur@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Finance Society The Fordham Finance Society offers its membership access to the Fordham finance and accounting alumni community as well as to the financial network in New York City. Through exciting programs and events, members expand their experiences to the benefit of their professional goals. The society offers an opportunity for members to learn about finance through interactive and high quality programs that encourage professional development and enhance the Fordham Graduate School of Business experience. Contact: FordhamFinanceSociety@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Global Professional Society (GPS) The Global Professional Society (GPS) is dedicated to enhancing the international business interests of Fordham GBA's students. We recognize the unique needs of individuals having or planning careers in international business, along with the Global Professional MBA program. GPS also supports the development of the skill-set necessary to understand the mechanics of international business and the unwritten rules of cross-cultural management. Contact: FordhamGPS@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Global Studies The Fordham Global Studies Society is a club for alumni and students who have studied abroad as well as students who are interested in similar programs. The club will create a forum for further discussions on foreign economies and the role Fordham GBA students can have both in American and international markets. Contact: GlobalStudiesSociety@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Graduate Marketing Society (FGMS) Fordham Graduate Marketing Society serves students and alumni of the 23rd nationally ranked Fordham Graduate Marketing Program. The organization helps prepare students for marketing recruiting, connects students and alumni with marketing professionals through networking events, and provides special educational topics outside the classroom through professional workshops and conferences. This year, Fordham Graduate Marketing Society is introducing the first ever Innovation Series focused on bringing the best minds in marketing to inform and inspire the Fordham Community on innovations that have impacted integrated marketing strategies. Contact: fordhamgms@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Investor Relations Society (FIRS) The Fordham Investor Relations Society (FIRS) exposes students to the ever-growing importance of this discipline in the contemporary business environment and create networking opportunities with industry professionals. FIRS continues to afford students the opportunity to partake in a series of educational and networking events, as well as guest speakers and panel discussions with various professionals in affiliate fields such as investor relations, finance, accounting, corporate law, communication, and governance. Other prospects will include internship and future employment opportunities through professional networks and relationships that will be fostered across the country while expanding the good will and reputation of the Fordham Graduate School of Business and FIRS. Contact: Fordhamirsociety@gmail.com Top of page Fordham International Students Association (FISA) FISA is dedicated to integrating International Students and American Students, not only in an academic setting but also in professional business environment. We will be an alternative resource to Fordham's Office of International Students and we will continue to expand opportunities in terms of networking, and recruitment. Contact: fordhamisa@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Jewish Student Association (JSA) JSA strives to connect MBA students, alumni of Fordham, partners from local programs, and other professionals. While promoting a greater awareness of how Jewish culture relates to the business environment, JSA student leaders and professionals are dedicated to creating an open environment for students of Fordham GBA, where they are encouraged to grow professionally, spiritually and socially. Contact: fordhamMBA.JSA@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Management Consulting Club (MCC) Our mission is to provide the Management Consulting Club (MCC) and the general Fordham community with ample opportunities for learning, exposure, and interaction with the consulting industry, while preparing members for recruitment opportunities and success as management consultants through: Learning (workshops strengthening key consulting skills, case analysis prep, peer and professional mock case interview sessions); Networking (info sessions with consulting professionals, social nights, and an interactive consulting network); Functional Execution(internal and external case competitions and exposure to consulting professional conferences and events); Community Service (real world consulting projects for government/non-profit organizations and building rewarding relationships). Contact: William Wagstaff, CEO MCCFordham@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Net Impact Fordham Net Impact represents a new generation of business leaders who want to use their careers to solve the world’s toughest sustainability challenges. We seek to overcome a common misconception that doing business is separate from doing good. We think it is possible to make a net impact to the bottom line AND to the planet. As a member you can discover new employment opportunities, meet like-minded individuals and take part in community initiatives that make a difference to people’s lives. The world is facing some tough challenges. The structure of our beautiful planet is changing and we need to act now to prepare for the future. Contact: fordhamni@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Real Estate Club (REC) The Fordham Real Estate Club (REC) is designed to bridge the gap between academia and practical knowledge of the real estate industry. The goal of the organization is to foster the development of students through networking opportunities and workshops focused on the various disciplines within real estate. The club will meet a few times each month to learns about topics ranging from the debt markets, development, REITs, green building, and capital market trends. Professionally, we will aim to establish relationships among members and sponsors in order to create internship and full-time employment opportunities for the future. With Fordham's presence in the heart one of the world's biggest real estate hubs, it will be our collective goal to increase student exposure to the various opportunities that New York has to offer. Contact: csessa@fordham.edu Top of page Fordham Retail Club (FRC) The Fordham Retail Club seeks to cultivate elite business leaders in the luxury, consumer packaged goods, fashion, beauty, and retail sectors by honing students' abilities and enhancing their future career opportunities. The club provides students with the resources for success which include networking events with foremost industry participants, guest speakers, corporate presentations, and company on-site visits. Contact: FordhamRetailClub@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Tax Society (FTS) Fordham Tax Society ("FTS") serves to benefit all students at the Fordham University Graduate School of Business. FTS provides networking opportunities and stimulates interest in the fields of taxation and accounting. FTS helps students find internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities (such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the IRS). Also, FTS hosts talks, forums/discussions and paper presentations by experts in the fields of tax and accounting. FTS also invites recruiting contacts and professionals from various institutions such as Fortune-500 companies, Top Accounting Firms and related organizations, to speak at FTS events. Contact: fordhamtaxsociety@gmail.com Top of page Fordham Women in Business (FWiB) Fordham Women in Business was founded in 1998 at the Lincoln Center campus of Fordham University's Graduate School of Business. The organization has grown to become one of the strongest and most influential communities of student leadership in NYC. Our mission is to embody the spirit of community, opportunity and development. We passionately support the confluence of students, alumni and area professionals to create an open forum of mentoring and teamwork. We have goals that extend beyond the classroom. They are to create relationships through student and professional interaction, to facilitate and support ideas and to create social awareness amongst our members." Contact: info@fordhamwib.org Top of page Media and Entertainment Alliance (MEA) Fordham University's Media & Entertainment Alliance (MEA) is dedicated to enhancing the graduate experience of the current Graduate Business Administration (GBA) student body through networking opportunities and partnerships with media professionals and organizations. The Media and Entertainment Alliance is the gateway to the world of media and Communications for Fordham University's Graduate School of Business. Since 2000, the Alliance has developed and supported a dynamic and diverse community of media students through innovative workshops and seminars, site visits and networking events. By facilitating access to alumni, industry associations, and media professionals, MEA provides our members with the academic and professional resources to leverage their MBA's into meaningful and successful media careers. Contact: fordham.mea@gmail.com Top of page Student Advisory Council (SAC) The Student Advisory Council (SAC) is the Fordham Graduate School of Business’s principal student organization. Student’s opinions on programs, curriculum and faculty is channeled through SAC. SAC is an elected body consisting of one president, two vice presidents (one for full-time students and one for part-time students), a treasurer, and a social chairperson. As the umbrella organization for Fordham Graduate School of Business’s various clubs, it seeks to stimulate interest in school activities and works towards the continuous improvement of the MBA program. Contact: fordhamsac@googlegroups.com Top of page The Fordham University Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants The Fordham University Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is geared towards helping minorities prepare themselves professionally for internship and full-time employment both during and after their college tenure. Our mission is to: promote and develop the professional skills of our members; encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession; provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility; ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs; represent the interests of current and prospective accounting professionals. NABA is open to students from all backgrounds and majors. Contact: FORDHAMNABA@GMAIL.COM Top of page