Economics and Finance covers a wide range of business activities. Various professional organizations are important sources of information and contacts for the students who are majoring in the area of General Business.  Links to the web sites for some of these organizations are provide here.

Economics Organizations & Associations:
This part of this guide is sponsored by the American Economic Association. It lists 1,357 resources in 94 sections and sub-sections available on the Internet of interest to academic and practicing economists, and those interested in economics. Almost all resources are also described. The Complete Table of Contents is for those who want a list of all resources in this guide. From there you can go to a resource quickly -- simply click on its name.  The list of organizations & associations are as follows:

• Academic Research Organizations and Institutes
• Non-Academic Research and Policy Organizations
• Societies and Associations    
  

Finance Organizations & Associations

• American Banker Associations  
  Represents banks of all sizes on issues of national importance for financial institutions and their customers
• American Finance Association (AFA)   
  The premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics...
• Association for Investment Management and Research
• Association of Investment Management Sales Executives   
  Professional organization dedicated to serving the needs of investment management sales and marketing professionals.
• Financial Management Association (FMA)  
  Its mission is to broaden the common interests between academicians and practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development and understanding of basic...
• The New York Society of Security Analysis  
  The New York Society of Security Analysis Provides investment professionals with a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and information
• Western Finance Association (WFA) 

CCSU School of Business Professional Organizations:
There are a variety of professional organizations and clubs in the School of Business that offer students opportunities to meet new people, have some fun, and expand their professional and personal experiences. These clubs are an important part of the college learning experience and provide benefits beyond the time spent in school. Below is a list of the organizations and a brief description.

Accounting Club
The Accounting Club is available to accounting majors and anyone else who might be interested in learning more about the accounting profession. Monthly meetings provide the opportunity to interact with professional speakers from various accounting-related areas. The club also takes field trips to area businesses, accounting firms, government agencies, and professional meetings. Other social opportunities abound! For further information contact James Bagwell, the faculty advisor at JamesBagwell@mail.clayton.edu , and for the website click here.

Society for Advancement of Management (SAM)
Established in 1912, The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is a non-profit organization that focuses on general management skills and believes that every individual interested in management should belong to SAM in addition to any other association in his/her area of specialization. The Mission Statement of SAM is: “To provide an opportunity for the members to increase management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability.”  SAM is well-known: John F. Kennedy in an August 19, 1963 letter to SAM stated, “It is to managers who grow with the needs and resources of their times that we must continue to look to for the new ideas and their implementation to meet the challenge of the future.” Being an active member in the SAM’s Chapter at CCSU gives you such an opportunity.  For additional information, please contact Michael Deis, the faculty advisor at MichaelDeis@mail.clayton.edu , and for the website click here.

Sigma Beta Delta (SBD)
SBD is the International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration. Its sole purpose is to recognize the top students, based on grade point average, within these fields. The Clayton College and State University chapter invites the top 10 percent of School of Business juniors and the top 20 percent of School of Business seniors to become members. New members are inducted into the chapter and national society at the annual initiation ceremony each spring. Current members are invited to the annual ceremony along with the parents and spouses of the new initiates. The inductees receive a certificate of lifetime membership and a lapel pin. Sigma Beta Delta members may also rent or buy a distinctive sash to wear at their graduation from Clayton College and State University. The cost of the lifetime membership is currently $40.00. There are not further membership related cost, fees, or dues. The cost of the sash is $50.00 to buy and $10.00 to rent. A $50 cash (not check) deposit is required for rented sashes, of which $40.00 is refunded to the graduate upon the return of the sash. SBD is strictly an honor society, not a fraternity or social club. As indicated above, Sigma Beta Delta  exists only to recognize academic achievement in the fields of Business, Management, and Administration. There are not meetings or social functions. For further information, contact George Crawford, the faculty advisor at georgecrawford@mail.clayton.edu.