MBS Student Organizations
We encourage all of our students to get involved in a student organization — whether in the Maine Business School or elsewhere on campus. UMaine has more than 200 student organizations, and MBS has ten. There is literally something for everyone. Our MBS student orgs are open to any UMaine student, regardless of major.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
As a member of AMA, you will advance your marketing skills, gain leadership experience, make connections with other MBS students, and network with professionals in the industry. The UMaine chapter of AMA is a member of a broader, nationwide organization.
Staff Advisor: Melanie Brooks
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS)
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited schools, the top 5% of business school programs worldwide. Membership is based upon scholastic achievement, and students are inducted twice a year.
Faculty Advisor: Grant Miles
IGNITE
IGNITE, or the International and Global Network for Innovation Trade and Education, is a student organization focused on all things international. We offer travel opportunities for our members and opportunities to network and learn more about business in our increasingly globalized world.
Faculty Advisor: Stefano Tijerina
Maine Sports Media and Broadcasting Club
The Maine Sports Media and Broadcasting Club creates professional development
opportunities for students interested in broadcasting and media production
centered around the sports industry. Professional development opportunities will target real-world experiential learning in coordination with the UMaine athletic department, external stakeholders, the business school, and the communication and
journalism department.
Faculty Advisor: Shane Perry
MBS Corps
Help local nonprofits in a fun, casual, philanthropic-driven organization. MBS Corp works to develop our members’ leadership, management, marketing, and other business skills, all while making meaningful connections.
Faculty Advisor: Nory Jones
UMEI
The UMaine Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group (UMEI) fosters opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation for all students at UMaine. We assist students by guiding them through entrepreneurial/innovative training, group work/collaboration, and a final pitch competition each semester.
Faculty Advisor: Anthony Durante
Sport Management Club
The Sport Management Club is a student-run career development organization. Members grow their professional network, learn more about industry opportunities, and volunteer at various professional sport events.
Faculty Advisor: Nick Swim
Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY)
SPIFFY welcomes all students who are interested in investments. If you want to get a real taste of investment funds, SPIFFY manages more than $5 million in assets. We are student-run with many leadership opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Sebastian Lobe
Undiscovered Maine
Undiscovered Maine focuses on sharing our great state with everyone. Their goal is to increase tourism and assist small businesses in the rural counties of Maine. Through their blog, we help local communities and businesses shine.
Faculty Advisors: Nory Jones, Manuel Woersdoerfer
Women in Business
Women in Business offers networking opportunities, education, professional development, and personal advancement to help the business students of UMaine ready to lead the next generation.
Faculty Advisor: Erin Percival Carter