THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF TOMORROW ARE AT APPALACHIAN TODAY

Students studying in the Department of Management learn both inside and outside the classroom. Students participate in leadership opportunities, study internationally through short term and semester abroad programs, complete summer internships, interact with alumni and guest speakers, conduct research projects with faculty, and engage in community service activities. Students are encouraged to complement their classroom learning through involvement in extracurricular learning experiences and professional organizations. Refer to the Walker College of Business website for a listing of student organizations in the college.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION (HTMSA)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dana Clark
The purpose of HTMSA is to offer a fun learning environment for hospitality students. Also, the club prepares students for the future through guest speakers and recruiting opportunities.
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SIGMA IOTA EPSILON
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Joe Daly 
Sigma Iota Epsilon is an honorary fraternity for management majors. Its activities vary from year to year, depending on the level of involvement sought by the particular group and its officers. Appalachian's chapter was installed in 1993-94. More information can be found at the Sigma Iota Epsilon national website.

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brian Whitaker
This club is a student chapter of the American Society for Human Resource Management - the professional human resource organization. We are interested in new developments in the human resources area. SHRM is designed to provide students the opportunity to meet and listen to business professionals speak on their individual methods of dealing with human resources issues.  
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ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS (ASE)
Advisor: Ms. Julia Rowland
The purpose of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs is to: 1) provide an organization for college students who have the passion to found, construct and operate their own successful company; 2) promote inspiration, creativity and expertise on how to start and/or operate a successful company; and 3) encourage students to interact with businesses, Appalachian faculty and other students with similar ambitions.
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BETA GAMMA SIGMA
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Heather Norris
Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor society for graduates and undergraduates enrolled in business colleges accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Juniors and seniors must be in the top 10 percent of the class; a graduate student in the top 20 percent. More information can be found at the Beta Gamma Sigma national website.