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:
Find out about career opportunities within the field of accounting! The Accounting Club meets 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.
Open sign-up (all majors)
Contact The Accounting Club
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!
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Alpha Kappa Psi
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 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
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.
All B & E majors
Contact the Analytics Club
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.
Accounting majors only with full time enrollment at UK
BAP Homepage
ConnectFirst is a mentoring and leadership organization that provides community and support to first-generation and underrepresented students in the Gatton College through mentorship, networking, and professional development. Our mission is to build belonging, foster leadership growth, grow confidence in career selection and provide resources that help students navigate their academic and professional journeys.
Application Required
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.
Contact The Economics Society
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!
Open to all UK students
Contact The UK Entrepreneurship Club
@ukyexcelclub
The Excel Financial Modeling Club builds real-world Excel and financial modeling skills through hands-on workshops and peer learning. Members also compete at the national level, representing UK in Excel-based business competitions.
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.
Open to any and all members of the UK community in good academic standing.
Learn More
Contact Finance Society
Application Required | @ukgattonga
The Gatton Ambassadors are the voices and faces of the Gatton College, acting as a bridge between students, faculty, staff, alumni, future employers, the university, and the local community. As part of their role, Ambassadors assist with recruiting prospective students, engaging current students, and host various events that build a strong sense of community within the college.
@gattonglobaleaders
Gatton Global Leaders is dedicated to fostering business-driven cultural exchange and expanding students' global mindset. Members explore international business trends, leadership development, and networking opportunities across diverse global markets.
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.
The HRMC is open to all students at the University of Kentucky.
Contact Human Resource Management Club
@kywomeninfinance
Our mission is to empower women in finance through education, networking, and professional development. We are dedicated to fostering a community that values diversity, inclusion, and the unique contributions of women in finance. We strive to engage our members and provide opportunities for both personal and professional growth tailored to their aspirations in the financial sector.
@managementhubuk
Management Hub is your go-to destination for unlocking your leadership potential and advancing your readiness for a career in the dynamic world of management. We offer a platform where students can connect, learn, and grow together. Through a mix of networking events, guest speaker sessions, and interactive workshops, we provide invaluable opportunities to develop essential management skills, expand professional networks, and gain insights from industry leaders.
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.
All B&E majors
Contact The National Association of Black Accountants
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.
Open Sign-up
Contact the Real Estate Club
Selective Membership
Rho Epsilon Iota is a co-ed real estate fraternity dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring real estate professionals. The organization fosters creativity, innovation, and professional growth through networking, education, and industry engagement.
Sales Club is dedicated to empowering students through mentorship from experienced industry leaders, providing guidance every step of the way. You’ll have access to dynamic sales competitions that challenge your skills, as well as exclusive networking and recruiting opportunities with top companies looking to hire future talent.
WBL is a leadership organization connecting undergraduates in the Gatton College with peer mentors and professional women business leaders as mentors to support career readiness, leadership growth, and network building in business.
