Student Organizations

Joining a student organization while at the University of Kentucky is a great opportunity to make life-long friends and help shape the student experience. The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to offer the following student clubs & organizations:


Accounting Club

Want to learn more about career opportunities within the field of accounting? The Accounting Club meets approximately once a month, with guest speakers from a variety of exciting areas in accounting. Past speakers have included professionals from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the FBI, Defense Finance & Accounting Services, and non-profit organizations, just to name a few. Join now to learn from, and network with, these professional accountants!

Membership

Open sign-up (all majors)

Contact The Accounting Club


Alpha Kappa Psi

Founded in 1905 at prestigious NYU, AKPsi was the first professional business fraternity in the U.S and is an impressive addition to any resume! Gain valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and community service, as well as incredible professional networking opportunities. We've formed relationships with companies throughout the country and want you to benefit from these connections with potential employers!

Membership

Open sign-up (all majors)

Learn More Contact Alpha Kappa Psi


American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association at the University of Kentucky is an organization that is committed to bringing together college students interested in the field of marketing. Our purpose is: a. To foster scientific study and research in the field of marketing; b. To develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge and definition of marketing principles; c. To improve the methods and techniques of marketing research; d. To develop better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems; e. To improve marketing personnel; f. To encourage and uphold sound, honest practices, and to keep marketing operations on a high ethical plane; g. To promote friendly relations between students, faculty, and business people. f. To build a strong networking tool for marketing students.

Membership

Membership shall be open to students of any major who are interested in marketing and any other individuals who are approved by the board of directors. Any individual approved for membership must become a member of the American Marketing Association.

Contact American Marketing Association Kentucky


Analytics Club

The Analytics Club is a way for any student to gain exposure to what analytics looks like in the business world along with learning different business analytics tools. At our monthly meetings, guest speakers are brought in to share their knowledge of analytics and current professional opportunities available to our members. Along with that, workshops are held to allow members to grow and enhance their business analytics knowledge.

Membership

All B & E majors

Contact the Analytics Club


Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is a national scholastic and professional fraternity for financial information students. Encouraging and recognizing students' excellence in the business information field is our primary objective, which is why membership requires that you be an accounting major with full-time enrollment at UK.

Membership

Accounting majors only with full time enrollment at UK

Learn MoreContact Beta Alpha Psi


Crypto Club

University of Kentucky’s very first Cryptocurrency Club. Here to enlighten UK students on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and NFT’s.

Membership

Open Sign-up

Contact The Crypto Club


Economics Society

UK's Economics Society is a social organization connecting students through their common interest in Economics. Our organization offers job fairs and mentoring programs for students majoring in Economics; as well as field trips, intramural sports teams, and various other activities.

Membership

Open sign-up (all majors)

Contact The Economics Society


Entrepreneurship Club

UK's eClub serves as a central hub for entrepreneurial minded students at UK, and aims to be the launching pad for students to build successful businesses. We hold monthly meetings in addition to speaker series, workshops, and seminars. Our main event is the annual Idea Fair in April; a business concept competition providing feedback, networking with Lexington entrepreneurs, and the opportunity to win prize money!

Membership

Open to all UK students

Contact The UK Entrepreneurship Club


Finance Society

Awarded the 2018 Student Organization of the Year at Gatton College, the Finance Society is a student-driven organization that works in conjunction with faculty and alumni to help students with learning opportunities outside the classroom and career development. The Finance Society features industry guest speakers, resume workshops, education seminars, and social events. We also frequently inform our members of internship and job opportunities in finance. The FS is open for anyone with an interest in knowledge of the financial world and career opportunities in finance.

Membership

Open to any and all members of the UK community in good academic standing.

Learn More Contact Finance Society


Human Resource Management Club

UK’s Human Resource Management Club is for students of all majors interested in learning more about the field of human resource management. Our organization holds monthly meetings featuring guest speakers, resume workshops, and other great resources for UK students. Whether students are looking for a career in HR or are just interested in the field, understanding the role of human resources in an organization is great knowledge to have before joining the workforce.

Membership

The HRMC is open to all students at the University of Kentucky.

Contact Human Resource Management Club


Investing Club

The Investing Club at the University of Kentucky aims to provide all students, regardless of area of study, insight into the world of Investing. We will cultivate our members' knowledge of investment technicals and strategies, whilst helping students gain practical experience in market trading through our many club events.

Membership

Open Sign-up

Contact The Investing Club


LeadHER

LeadHER goes beyond preparing Gatton College women for executive leadership. The mission includes addressing and combatting inequality, not only among genders, but also within the broader Lexington community. LeadHER empowers Gatton College women students for vital roles as executive leaders, emphasizing both gender equality and community impact. In addition to preparing Gatton College women for executive leadership, LeadHER provides a unique opportunity to actively serve and make a positive impact on the Lexington community. Join in contributing to advance female advocacy in business through inspiring speakers, leadership workshops, networking & mentoring opportunities, community engagement and a community of ambitious women.

Membership

Open Sign-up

Contact LeadHER


NABA: Minority Business Professionals

UK's NABA has won many awards for excellence and is open to all minority business majors/minors. With bi-weekly meetings, the club's mission is to help minority students network with professionals and develop essential business skills, along with providing service to the Lexington community.

Membership

All B&E majors

Contact The National Association of Black Accountants


Real Estate Club

The Real Estate Club is an organization within the Gatton College of Business. Our mission is to promote the appreciation and understanding of real estate careers through talks by accomplished real estate practitioners, faculty, alumni, and friends of the university.

Membership

Open Sign-up

Contact the Real Estate Club