Student Life at MCCB

The American Marketing Association (AMA) Chapter at the University of North Georgia offers programming to support and assist college marketing students educationally and professionally. Take advantage of AMA collegiate membership and its benefits, programs, and career resources. At hundreds of chapters on college campuses throughout the United States and Canada, over 12,000 AMA collegiate members have the opportunity to participate in AMA events and programs. We are affiliated with the Atlanta AMA chapter and the AMA chapters at UGA, Georgia State, and Emory. The collegiate conference each spring provides a marketing job fair and showcases expert speakers in the field of marketing – a great opportunity for aspiring marketers, especially for upperclassmen in the marketing major!

For more information on the AMA in the Mike Cottrell College of Business here at UNG, contact any Marketing faculty member.

Beta Alpha Psi is the international honorary and service organization for accounting and finance students. Beta Alpha Psi provides (a) opportunities for developing technical and professional skills to complement the business curriculum within the Mike Cottrell College of Business, (b) participation in University community and regional community service, and (c) extensive interaction among students, faculty, and financial information professionals.

Members must attain and maintain a cumulative major and overall GPA of at least 3.0 and engage regularly in professional development and community service activities. Beta Alpha Psi events are open to all students.

Participation in Beta Alpha Psi events allow students to earn the meritorious Certificate of Professional Development in the Mike Cottrell College of Business even if they do not meet the GPA requirements for full Beta Alpha Psi membership.

For more information on the University of North Georgia Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, contact faculty advisor Lisa Nash.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

Last semester, juniors and seniors in the top 10% of the class were invited to join. Students are given the opportunity to hold leadership positions and participate in activities that further academic achievement in the study of business.

For more information on the University of North Georgia Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, contact Mary Gowan, Dean of the Mike Cottrell College of Business, or faculty advisor Ruohan Wu.

The Coding Warriors Club is a student organization. It offers many interesting and challenging projects for the club members. These projects develop students’ critical thinking abilities and abilities to design and analyze algorithms, and their coding abilities with high level programming languages.

Joining a coding club can provide numerous benefits and skills that are highly valuable in the tech industry. Here are some potential advantages. Skill Development: Working on challenging projects helps members improve their coding skills in high-level programming languages. This hands-on experience is crucial for mastering the art of coding. Algorithmic Thinking: Projects that involve designing and analyzing algorithms contribute to the development of critical thinking skills. This is essential for problem-solving, a key component in many areas of computer science. Teamwork and Collaboration: Coding clubs often involve group projects, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Learning how to work effectively in a team is a valuable skill in professional settings. Project Portfolio: Completing projects provides tangible evidence of a student's abilities. This portfolio can be showcased to potential employers, making students more competitive in the job market. Preparation for Job Interviews: The skills acquired through coding club projects can be directly applicable to technical job interviews. Many tech companies value practical problem-solving abilities and hands-on experience. Resume Enhancement: Participation in a coding club and successful completion of projects can significantly enhance a student's resume, making them stand out to potential employers.

In summary, the coding club offers a holistic approach to learning and skill development, preparing students not only for their academic pursuits but also for a successful career in the ever-evolving field of technology.

 

For more information or to get involved, contact Jianjun Yang.

The Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) system provides institutions with an information assurance or computer security curriculum a controlled, competitive environment to assess their student’s depth of understanding and operational competency in managing the challenges inherent in protecting a corporate network infrastructure and business information systems.

This competitive environment asks student teams to assume administrative and protective duties for an existing “commercial” network. Each team begins with identical hardware and software and is scored on their ability to detect and respond to outside threats, maintain availability of existing services, respond to business requests such as the addition or removal of additional services, and balance security needs against business needs.

To get involved on UNG’s CCDC team, contact Bryson Payne, Ph.D..

Enactus is a community of student, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

Guided by academic advisors and business experts, the student leaders of Enactus create and implement community empowerment projects around the globe. The experience not only transforms lives but also helps students develop the kind of talent and perspective that are essential to leadership in an ever-more complicated and challenging world.

Participation in Enactus provides students within the Mike Cottrell College of Business the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in local, regional, and international communities, while gaining experience, skills, and contacts necessary for their career.

In addition to these learning opportunities, students in the Mike Cottrell College of Business have a long-standing track record of success in the regional and national competitions of Enactus.

The UNG Enactus team has won over 60 Regional and National awards, including Regional Champion and placement in the National Championship for the past 20 years.

In 2009, the UNG Enactus team was named one of the top 5 teams in the USA, China, and France in Teaching Financial Literacy by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. Team members were recognized at an Awards Dinner at the World Cup held in Berlin, Germany.

Most recently, the Enactus team earned a top-30 finish in the quarterfinal round at the U.S. National Championship in Cincinnati, placing first-runner-up to the eventual national champion. The team was also named one of three finalists in the Wal-Mart's Women's Empowerment Project Partnership and one of the top eight finalists in the Campbell's Let's Can Hunger Project Partnership.

For more information about the Mike Cottrell College of Business Enactus team, contact Juanita Woods.

The innovateUNG Student Club strives to cultivate a community where creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship are at the core as we grow toward a Bold Forward.

No matter the idea, we are here to provide knowledge, resources, and mentorship to support and develop the creative and innovative minds of UNG students, regardless of discipline.

Some of our activities include:

• Hearing from guest speakers
• Visiting local small businesses
• “Unmeetings” – participant-driven conversations without rules, formatting, and constraints
• Quick Pitch Challenges

For more information and details for upcoming events, check out our UNG Connect page or the Center Entrepreneurship Innovation page.

Hundreds of college students in teams across the United States and Canada compete in 10 Regional Ethics Bowl competitions each fall. The teams argue and defend their moral assessment of some of the most troubling and complex ethical issues facing society today. Questions address a wide array of topics in business and professional ethics, in personal relationships, and in social and political affairs. The competition focuses on selected cases developed by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics. In the competitions, students demonstrate their ability to:

• understand the facts of the case;
• understand principles involved in the case;
• present an effective argument on how the case should be resolved;
• and, respond effectively to challenges put forth by the opposing teams as well as the panel of expert judges.

Former Ethics Bowl students consider this one of their most important college activities and one that they carry forward into their professional and personal lives.

For more information or to get involved, contact Rose Procter.

It is impossible to imagine a world without real estate and real property. The Real Estate Club at UNG is a dynamic community of people interested in how people use, finance, develop, design, and define the built environment. The interdisciplinary nature of real estate requires the Club to look beyond the university with professional involvement from the real estate industry, including lawyers, developers, agents, financial analysis, and corporate leaders to discuss how to become successful. From buying a house to purchasing large office towers in the city, the real estate club has something to offer every student. Our goal is to provide a real estate support network for collaborative opportunities long after graduation for anyone who engages with real estate markets. That means everyone! Contact jamest.young@ung.edu for more information.

Student Club at the University of North Georgia offers programming to dive deep into core concepts like production, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and system optimization, empowering you to excel in this dynamic field. We connect you with industry experts, faculty mentors, and professional associations, forging crucial relationships that bridge the gap between academia and real-world opportunities. Join us and build a rewarding career in logistics and supply chain management, one network connection and insightful workshop at a time. 

For more information on the L-SCM club in the Mike Cottrell College of Business here at UNG, contact any Logistics and Supply Chain Management faculty member. 

Based on the Dahlonega campus, the “Codin’ Nighthawks” compete regionally at ACM and CCSC events. At these events, students are prevented with a programming problem and asked to correct or complete the task in a given time frame. For more information on this competitive team, please contact Dr. Dianna Spence or Dr. Bryson Payne in the department of computer science and information systems.

Business Professionals in all business functions and disciplines utilize sales skills on a regular basis. The mission statement of the UNG Sales Club is: "We help the Mike Cottrell College of Business students of all majors build professional skills and networks." The UNG Sales Club is a student-run organization led by elected Club Officers and supported by members of the MCCB faculty and staff advisors. The UNG Sales Club offers programming to support and assist students pursuing the Sales concentration in their business major and those students interested in enhancing their sales and networking skills.  The Club plans and sponsors guest speakers, panels and networking events during each semester which expose students to the range of employers hiring for sales positions and what those positions entail. Because of this exposure to employers, many of the students involved with the UNG Sales Club are able to get internships and job offers from the employers who support MCCB and the Club. Students who participate in the UNG Sales Club also have the opportunity to earn PROS credits needed for graduation. Please contact kim.vickers@ung.edu or justin.singerman@ung.edu for more information.

The UNG Women in Technology (WIT) campus chapter provides opportunities for our student members to gain exposure and access to women professionals in STEAM careers. Through our regular meetings and special events, UNG students take advantage of opportunities for job shadowing, mentorship programs, hackathon competitions, industry professionals as guest speakers, and scholarships. 

Founded in 1992, Women in Technology (WIT) empowers girls and women at every stage of their STEAM careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. WIT utilizes its programs, connections, volunteer opportunities and events to enable the development of the WIT community through recognition, thought leadership and foundation efforts. WIT is driven to help women and girls write their own stories of success throughout the full lifecycle of their careers and continued evolution as STEAM leaders in Georgia. 

Anyone can join this organization! Women in Technology (WIT) campus was originally formed to help support women pursuing a technology degree. However, you do not have to be a woman to support women in getting their degrees and to benefit from membership opportunities. Everyone is welcome to join! You can join through UNG Connect or for more information, please contact one of the faculty advisors, Denise McWilliams or Mingyuan Yan.