African Business Club
Africana is a student group dedicated to the advancement of issues related to Africa as well as the promotion of an understanding of Africa at Columbia Business School. Visit website
Arts and Culture Club
The Columbia Arts and Culture Club is an interest club whose mission is to involve students with the arts and its different forms of expressions, both socially and professionally. The club seeks to foster an ongoing relationship between professional and academic arts institutions and Columbia Business School.
Asian Business Association
The purpose of ABA (Asian Business Association) is to provide career, networking, social and mentoring resources for students at Columbia Business School who have an interest in Asian business issues and career opportunities in Asia and anywhere around the world. Visit website
Black Business Student Association
The purpose of the Black Business Students Association (BBSA) is to promote the welfare and preserve the integrity of the black student body. In addition, the BBSA is concerned with assisting the professional development of black students in preparation for the challenges of the work environment. To accomplish these goals, the BBSA has formed several committees that pursue areas of interest salient to its membership. The BBSA sponsors meetings with members of the faculty and administration, as well as lectures, seminars and social activities. Visit website
Christian Business Fellowship
The Christian Business Fellowship's (CBF) mission is to build a supportive community of Christian believers who integrate faith and business at Columbia Business School. The club provides a unique opportunity to get to know other Christian students, alumni, faculty and Christian business leaders, and to explore career issues from a Christian perspective. We also seek to provide opportunities for people of all faiths to learn about Christianity. CBF is inter-denominational and works closely with other campus ministries, including InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), which welcomes people from all faiths and denominations.
Club of Emerging Europe, formerly CEEBC
The purpose of the club is to serve students interested in business opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, including former Soviet republics, providing prospective employers with information about club members and organizing intraclub social and cultural events. Please contact Club officers for a copy of Resume Book. Visit website
Cluster Q
Cluster Q, Columbia Business School{A146}s Gay-Straight Alliance, exists to foster a positive environment and build a professional network for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We make a difference by increasing our visibility, educating our colleagues, raising awareness of relevant issues and preventing discrimination. We facilitate networking between existing students and alumni, with students at other business schools and with professionals in the LGBT community at large. Visit website
Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization
The CEO brings students together with some of the most successful entrepreneurs and innovators. Through lectures, panel discussions and interactive workshops, we help students gain unique insight and connections to the world of venturing. The annual business plan competition and the Lang Fund competition help students start their own businesses by providing expert feedback and start-up capital. We also sponsor trips to observe start-ups, support the entrepreneur management curriculum and throw the occassional party.
Columbia Finance Organization
The Columbia Finance Organization (CFO) is a professional club run by Columbia Business School MBA students interested in careers in corporate finance or careers that run tangential to corporate finance (i.e. i-banking, consulting). The mission of the club is to educate students about the opportunities & challenges that corporate finance professionals face across industries, to sponsor events that provide students the opportunity to expand their contact network within the field, and to assist students in obtaining internships and full-time employment. The club actively partners with other professional Columbia Business School clubs to promote multifaceted skill development. Visit website
Columbia Investment Management Association
The Columbia Investment Management Association provides Columbia MBA students with a vehicle for pursuing an interest in investment management. The club sponsors lectures and receptions and invites portfolio managers and other professionals from brokerage, investment and other management firms to speak. Visit website
Columbia Texas Club
Howdy, and welcome to the Columbia Texas Club! This is a social organization that brings together Texans, anyone who would like to work in Texas, and anyone who just plain loves the state for the purpose of hanging out and having a good time. The Club was founded in 2003 and hosts a range of events throughout the year. Some of our upcoming events include our Fall Kick-Off Meeting, Football Night at various locations, BBQ lunches and dinners on campus, nights out at places like Brother Jimmy's, Southern Hospitality, Hill Country, and Stout, and of course our biggest event of the year, the Texas Chili Cook-Off!For more information, please contact us at:Lauren Cassidy (President) LCassidy08@gsb.columbia.eduKevin Rose (Vice President - Events) KRose08@gsb.columbia.eduAbdul Husain (Vice President - Finance) AHusain08@gsb.columbia.eduFor the Class of '09, please consider running for AVP of Chili Cook-Off, Events, and Finance.
Columbia Women in Business (CWIB)
CWIB provides Columbia Business School women with the available resources to make educated and informed career decisions. The primary objectives are (a) to establish a network between Columbia Business School students and alumnae for both professional and informal interaction, (b) to address questions pertinent to women in business and provide various perspectives on the issues raised and (c) to provide a support group that allows for informal social interaction among present, past and future members of CWIB. Visit website
Dual-Degree Student Association
The Dual-Degree Student Association (DDSA) is dedicated to assisting dual-degree students and students considering a dual degree by creating and maintaining a focused dual-degree community with strong ties to the University administration, to alumni, to recruiters and to one another. The DDSA sponsors various events throughout the year, organizes mentoring among its members and works closely with the administration to enhance all aspects of dual-degree students experiences at the Business School.
Energy Club
The Energy Club is committed to educating Columbia Business School students about the energy industry, increasing awareness regarding career opportunities, and helping members take advantage of those opportunities. The Energy Club periodically hosts panel discussions and speakers on topics that are shaping the future of the energy industry. We also offer a symposium and speaker series during Spring. To assist our members in their job searches, we distribute a resume book for first- and second-year students and invite prospective employers to host on-campus presentations. Finally, we strive to create a network of students and alumni who are committed to working in the energy industry through the Columbia Business School Energy Network. Visit website
Equity Research Club
The Equity Research Club serves first- and second-year students exploring careers in equity research. We offer résumé reviews, mentoring, industry speakers and panels, mock interviews and other industry-related guidance, information and support. The club also publishes a résumé book that is distributed to recruiters at the top sell-side firms. We recommend that students interested in research join both the Equity Research Club and the Columbia Investment Management Association to best understand how the buy- and sell-sides work together. Visit website
Eureka!
Eureka! Society~ Hellenism & Business ~~ Holistic Living ~ Eureka!s mission is to promote the Hellenic ideals of Humanism, Thought Leadership, Grass Roots Democracy and Community Spirit in the context of modern business. In the holistic spirit of classical Hellenism EUREKA! is the convergence point of:Personal Contentment: Intellectual, moral, hedonic, physical, spiritual satisfaction Professional Advancement: Job satisfaction and success, skills progression and material security and comfort Social Impact: The realization of pride, reputation and public acknowledgement through an individual{A146}s contribution towards the promotion of societal piece, security, safety, development and justice Visit website
European Society
The European Society (ES) targets mainly Columbia Busines School students who are originally from Europe and / or have professional or social interest in Europe. The ES promotes social interaction among members and helps to match the interests of its members and European firms willing to recruit at Columbia. In order to achieve these objectives, the ES is working hard on taking advantage of the Columbia Business School European alumni, bringing European guest speakers to Columbia and organizing impressive social activities.
General Management Association
The General Management Association serves students who are interested in learing about or pursuing a career in general management. The General Management Association sponsors speakers, conducts tours of various companies, publishes a résumé book and arranges other activities to increase students{A146} knowledge and awareness of the general management fields. Visit website
Greater China Society
The purpose of the Greater China Society is to foster a cultural and professional community for Columbia Business School students who are from Greater China or have an interest in working in or getting to know Greater China. We accomplish this by (1) helping our members build a social network among classmates and alumni and (2) coordinating with businesses with a presence in Greater China to bring career opportunities. Visit website
Green Business Club
Health Care Industry Association
The Health Care Industry Association (HCIA) provides opportunities for Columbia Business School students to learn about the industry, discuss relevant health care issues, and network with other students, alumni, and leaders throughout the industry. Health care is a major component of our economy, and HCIA membership will provide valuable information for CBS students interested in careers in a wide range of areas, including: Pharmaceuticals Management Consulting Biotechnology Private Equity / Venture Capital Hospital Administration Equity Research Managed Care Investment BankingVisit website
Hispanic Business Association
The purpose of the HBA is to provide a forum to foster the growth of Hispanic MBA students and to increase awareness of the Hispanic culture and issues. It is the duty of the HBA not only to improve Hispanic representation within Columbia Business School and the business community at large, but also to help educate non-Hispanics about the Latino culture and the issues pertaining to the Hispanic community. This mission will be accomplished through programs and events including mentoring initiatives, lectures and guest speakers, interview preparation, career planning, networking opportunities, and dinners and other social events.
Hospitality and Travel Club
The Hospitality and Travel Association provides Columbia MBA students with a vehicle for pursuing interests within the travel and hospitality industry. In a more general sense, THE CLUB IS United Airlines wondering how they are going to compete with low cost carriers. It is Hyatt corporate behind the scenes developing strategy to increase their market share while maintain their rate structure. It is the French Tourism bureau and MasterCard wondering if teaming up on a marketing campaign will increase inbound US tourism level and so on. THE CLUB IS NOT focused on Boeing, GM, Ford, or any other transportation manufacturing corporation. Visit website
International Development Club
The International Development Club (IDC) aims to explore and create opportunities for the development of emerging economies. It fulfils this misson by: offering education about the field for the community; facilitating experience in the field for interested members; providing career services for members seeking employment in or related to the field; and fostering a network of students, alumni, and professionals with common interests. IDC was formerly known as Managers for International Development Initiatives (MIDI). Visit website
Investment Banking Club
The Investment Banking Club (IBC) provides students with the opportunity to learn more about investment banking. Specifically, the IBC addresses the needs of members who wish to focus on investment banking in the area of corporate finance. MBA students have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals on basic and more advanced levels. Such support includes assistance in meeting industry recruiters and in exploring career opportunities. Visit website
Japan Business Association
The Japan Business Association (JBA) is an organization run by students under the guidance of the Center on Japanese Business and Economy and Professor Hugh Patrick. The JBA{A146}s mission is to provide communication between Japanese students and non-Japanese students at the Business School, to complement the education that is available in the classroom and to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about Japan. Major activities are the annual Japan Study Tour, which offers participating students a firsthand perspective on the economies and business practices of Japan; the distinguished speaker lecture series, which brings some of Japan{A146}s most noted minds to Columbia; and assisting students in exploring job opportunities in Japan. Visit website
Jewish Business Students Association
The Jewish Business Students Association is one of the largest student clubs on campus, organizing a variety of social and professional activities with the aim of building a strong network of future Jewish business leaders.Together with our alumni, the JBSA is a powerful network that connects hundreds of business professionals across various industries.Our activities are geared to strengthen this network and promote Jewish culture among its members. These activities include Shabbat dinners, intimate breakfasts with prominent business leaders, free tickets to the annual UJA Wall Street dinner, a trip to Israel, community activities, holiday events, and happy hours with Jewish organizations in other graduate schools within Columbia and in New York. Visit website
Korean Business Association
The Korean Business Association (KBA) is a professional and social organization for (1) all students interested in Korea (culture, politics, economy, etc.), (2) Korean international students, and (3) students of Korean descent.KBA events will include professional activities (alumni receptions and networking, mentoring, career skills workshops, speaker events), community service, and social activities (happy hours, mixers, dinners, golf, poker tournament). Visit website
Latin American Business Association
The aim of the Latin American Business Association (LABA) is twofold: to promote friendship among Latin-American business students and students interested in Latin-American issues and to sponsor activities that introduce students to the possibilities of employment in Latin America.
Latin American and Hispanic Business Association
Le French Club
Le French Club gathers the French-speaking students willing to network with those of the other Top-10 US MBAs. The Club also wants to be a priviledged gate between students and firms based in French-speaking countries.
Management Consulting Association
The Management Consulting Association (MCA) provides Columbia Business School students who have a career interest in management consulting with the educational and professional tools necessary to be competitive in the industry. Visit website
Marketing Association of Columbia
The mission of the Marketing Association of Columbia (MAC) is to provide Columbia Business School students with resources to pursue a career in marketing. These resources include mentoring programs, interview workshops, the MAC résumé book and Marketing Interview Guide. MAC also strives to provide networking opportunities and exposure to marketing professionals and alumni through brown-bag lunches, panel discussions, Student-Alumni Cocktails and an Annual Conference. MAC works with other organizations in the University community to enrich the experience of its members personally, socially and professionally. Visit website
Media Management Association
The Media Management Association (MMA) is dedicated to establishing Columbia Business School as the premier school for media managers by nurturing the Media, Entertainment and Communications concentration and by increasing the media{A146}s awareness of Columbia Business School. Additionally, the MMA provides networking opportunities and a learning environment for current students, as well as for alumni in the media, by coordinating media-related resources with other schools of the University and by sponsoring tours, guest speakers and panel discussions. Visit website
Military in Business Association
The objective of this group is to serve the needs of the student body by bringing to campus speakers from various industries to discuss ways in which military experience did and did not prepare him or her for a career in business.