Clubs and Organizations

Purpose/Mission:

ALPFA is committed to advancing Latino leadership by nurturing members and assisting them in their journeys to excellent opportunities in their chosen industries.

What Meetings Are Like:

To empower and cultivate Latinos as leaders of character across every sector of the global economy, our dedicated student organization seamlessly strives to advance Latino leadership by nurturing our members and providing support in their journeys toward excellent opportunities in their chosen industries.

Highlights:

Looking forward to having a mentorship program!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

09/16

Contact: alpfa@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:

To develop a diverse global community of courageous, principled business leaders with the capability to drive positive impact throughout their lifelong journey.

What Meetings Are Like:

We are a group of dedicated students with a strong interest in business and developing ourselves as professionals. We hold a number of academic and social events throughout the year. We also have a house in Dinkytown where we hold our meetings and most of our social events.

Highlights:

• We hold a charity golf tournament every year to honor Tom Burnett Jr., a former president of AKPsi and Carlson Alumni who passed away on 9/11.

• We have an extensive international network of alumni across all fields of business that can be utilized by our members.

• 100% of our members have been employed or continuing education within 3 months of graduating for the last 6 years.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

September 8th, 6pm-8pm (Rush Session, we aren't able to book rooms yet)

Contact:

akpsi@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:

PROVIDING professional development in all disciplines, COMMUNITY for multicultural students, and ADVANCING diversity, equity, and inclusion in business.

What Meetings Are Like:

BAM has three main types of events: professional development (resume/LinkedIn workshops, mock interviews, guest speakers), social events (roller skating, bowling, game nights), and philanthropy events (volunteering).

Highlights:

• 2024 DEI Trailblazer Award

• 200+ students engaged annually

• Largest multicultural business student organization at Carlson

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

Bruininks 114 September 12th 5-7 PM

Contact:

bam@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:

Business of Beauty is a Carlson student organization dedicated to exploring the intersection of business and the cosmetics industry. We strive to create an inclusive community where students can share their passions, gain industry knowledge, and build meaningful connections. Through hands-on experiences, professional development, and collaboration with industry leaders, we empower members to express their creativity while preparing for careers that shape the future of beauty.

What Meetings Are Like:

BOB's creates a very comfortable and interactive atmosphere for its club meetings. We want everyone to have fun and be engaged in whatever we are doing! We will often have guest speakers come in, hand out samples from various cosmetic companies, create trending products, or play interactive games. 

Highlights:

• Our club is growing, and we’re thrilled to welcome new students at every meeting! We value building genuine connections with our members, getting to know them on a personal level so we can shape our meetings around their interests and needs.

• Last year, we collaborated with WIB, hosting a workshop with entrepreneur Ali Nanne. Ali is the founder of several businesses, mainly in the beauty industry. She spoke about her experiences and also helped students envision their future through a unique and optimistic lens. Members loved her message and took away lots of meaning from the meeting!

• This year, we are looking forward to continuing to expand our club! Not only in size, but also in opportunities. There will be many new things to try, do, and see this year!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

Tuesday, September 16 @ 4:30 pm (Location TBD)

Contact:

umnbusinessofbeauty@gmail.com

Purpose/Mission:

BEAM's mission as a student organization is to cultivate a vibrant community for students passionate about the intersections of business, entertainment, arts, and music.

What Meetings Are Like:

Our club meetings aim to inform members about business opportunities in creative industries, bring in speakers, and foster a community for students with shared interests in entertainment, arts, and music.

Highlights:

• We are a new student organization in Carlson.

• Hosting our first concert series this fall.

• Planning to connect members with industry professionals.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

September 11th from 6-7pm in Bruininks 131A

Contact:

beam@umn.edu

Mission: The Carlson Business Board, Undergraduate Student Government (B-Board), serves as the voice of Carlson undergraduates to foster communication, collaboration, and advocacy.

What Meetings Are Like:

Our weekly meetings are spent amongst each respective committee working on initiatives to improve the Carlson undergraduate experience.

Highlights:

• Caribou Coffee Chats - BBoard sponsors student-staff coffee chats

• Town Halls - Open forums with Carlson leadership

• Tradition of advocacy and student government representation

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

New Member Board Meeting - Monday, September 22nd at 5:00pm, Hanson 1-111

Contact:

bboard@umn.edu

Mission: The Carlson Investment Banking Network (CIBN) aims to prepare and assist students in all aspects of investment banking recruitment. The organization is selective and runs an application process at the start of the fall and spring semesters. Each selected member will be paired with mentors who have successfully navigated the recruiting process and accepted an offer to work at an investment bank. Additionally, all members will receive access to CIBN's proprietary training materials. CIBN also has an expansive alumni network that is willing to help members. Please reach out to our board members for more information. 

Meetings: Each meeting serves as an interactive education session on various technical and behavioral interview topics to help students gain a better understanding of finance and accounting. 

Highlights: 

• Career/Professional Development

• Strong Professional Connection Network

• High Career Placement Rate 

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

Friday, September 26th at 12:00pm in Hanson Hall

Contact:

cibn@umn.edu

Mission: To unite the accounting community at and around the University of Minnesota through our events, meetings, activities. This community includes current graduate and undergraduate students, accounting faculty, alumni, and local professionals not affiliated with the University. 

Meetings: Our 7 biweekly meetings on Wednesdays will always include at least one, usually multiple, guest speakers from businesses located in the Twin Cities area. Each biweekly meeting will cover an aspect of accounting-related work (such as forensic accounting, mobility tax, or internal accounting). Additionally, we have 5 off-campus site visits (These will occur on Fridays from 11 am to 12:30 pm) planned at accounting firms in downtown Minneapolis, the club will travel on the light rail as a group. Also, we have 1 case competition that students will be able to work on for over a month, and then they will present their solutions at an accounting firm in downtown Minneapolis.  

Highlights: 

• 1. Our events are open to ANY and ALL students, and FREE FOOD is provided at ALL EVENTS. We just want to spread the word about how great accounting is to as many people as possible.

• 2. We host a banquet at the end of each spring semester to celebrate the club's accomplishments throughout the entire year. The banquet is a formal event, last year it was hosted in the Carlson Private Dining Room and catered by D'Amico's.

  • Last year's banquet included:

  • 12 companies (35 representatives from those companies)

  • 85 students

  • 5 current professors

  • 3 guest speakers

• 3. Our club focuses on 2 things in terms of the student experience. Education and Networking. We first want to educate our members about the accounting profession and why it might be right for them, then we want to set our students up with the resources and connections to land a job after graduation.  

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

Wednesday, September 10, 5:30-6:30pm, Hanson Hall (room number to be determined)  

Contact:

csac@umn.edu 

Purpose/Mission:**

The purpose of Club MIS is to foster a community of students interested in the field of Management Information Systems and related technologies. The Club aims to provide educational and networking opportunities to its members, promote professional development, and facilitate engagement with industry professionals and organizations.  

What Meetings Are Like:

Club MIS is for students majoring in MIS who want to learn more about what being in MIS means for a career. We have guest speakers from companies, come in and talk about how MIS is used in their company, as well as the career options you have as an MIS major. It is also a great way to network and get face to face with many professionals when it comes internships and job opportunities.  

Highlights:

• Club MIS is a great way to understand the possible career options you have after college, you will be able to ask real life MIS professionals any question you want.

• Coming to our events is a great way to make connections and network with students in MIS as well as professionals, its a chance to talk about internships and job opportunities.

• We are looking to have some new events this year that consist of Resume building, Mock Interviews, and technical skill workshops, so if interested come to an event! Food will be provided during all events.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

September 22nd, 6:00, Hanson hall Room# TBD  

Contact:

clubmis@umn.edu  

Purpose/Mission:

Design U is a student-led pro bono consulting club at the University of Minnesota that strives to design for impact.

While our members come from a variety of backgrounds, we all share a deep passion for design, engineering, and business. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate with local startups, nonprofits, and companies across the United States to deliver satisfactory results to each of our clients.

What Meetings Are Like:

Guest speakers, networking, leadership opportunities, projects with real world clients, collaboration within teams.

Highlights:

• Design U has diverse teams across several different majors that work with real world clients.

• Design U has several leadership opportunities for all students.

•  Design U features a unique blend of collaboration and individual accomplishments.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

9/17/25, 6:30 PM, The Toaster Innovation Hub

Contact:

dlt@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:

 DLT is designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds with the training, exposure, and community they need to realize their professional ambitions and launch their careers.

What Meetings Are Like:

We offer a wide range of training, including interviewing workshops, presentation skills training, coding training, personal investing lessons, and much much more. There will be expected guest speakers and panels that are provided this semester to provide the opportunity network with professionals.

Highlights:

• We offer a year-long development program that equips members with critical skills in professional communication, investing, interview prep, and more, while also providing exclusive access to corporate partners through info sessions and career treks.

• Our members consistently achieve strong outcomes, including a 100% internship and job placement rate. DLT continues to deliver real impact for our members while building a strong alumni network and earning national recognition for our work in advancing equity and excellence.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:

September 17th

Contact:

dlt@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

Our mission is to bring together a group of passionate individuals with different skill sets and world views to help you gain the network and tools to pursue your entrepreneurship goals. 

What Meetings Are Like:  

During our weekly meetings, we bring a local entrepreneur from all different industries and have them share their story and allow for students to ask questions and make these important connections. No prior signup required, just show up ready to learn! Lunch is also provided each week. 

Highlights:  

1. We have recently became a Campus Life Program, now working closely with the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship. 

2. We have a very diverse lineup of Fall speakers coming. 

3. Keep a lookout for us launching our secondary event series this Fall!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Sep 11, 12:00-1:00PM, The Toaster Innovation Hub

Contact:  

entre@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

Mission: GLOBE connects and supports incoming exchange students at

Minnesota Carlson by fostering friendships, cultural exchange, and

community through our buddy program, welcome initiatives, and social

events.

Vision: To inspire future international business leaders through global

connections and multicultural perspectives.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We are a very social club with the goal of connecting exchange and local students. Intercultural connections and communication skills are established as a result. We don't typically host professional speaker events, but we are always open to new ideas.

Highlights:  

1. GLOBE is perfect for anybody aspiring to work internationally or for a global company as it leverages your intercultural relationship-building and cross-cultural communication skills.

2. Friendships established from GLOBE often lead to international reunions and lasting, global connections.

3. We are a very social club, with a majority of our events occurring outside the classroom. Every year, we take a day trip to Taylors Falls and Stillwater.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

9/16, 6:00 pm at East Bank Light Rail Station. Event is a Twins Game, so we will ride the light rail together to the game.

Contact:  

umnglobe@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

Global Business Nexus (GBN) at the University of Minnesota is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive community that empowers students to thrive in the global business sphere through global connectivity, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Our mission is to cultivate a holistic understanding of international business, encourage cultural diversity, and provide a vibrant platform for members to engage, network, collaborate, and develop their skills in the ever-evolving landscape of international business.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We offer career development events with professional partnerships that can aid the growth of students as professionals through engaging workshops and speaker events. These events will also target specific international business topics. Collaboration events will be held with the help of other student organizations to highlight international business topics. Additionally, GBN offers leadership opportunities for students interested in gaining new skills.

Highlights:  

• GBN is a new Carlson club for International Business!

• Resume building workshops that offers helpful advice as well as provide insights into the differences between Resumes/CVs in the US vs abroad.

• Interactive speaker events including Carlson Alumni that have worked abroad and International Business students.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

September 15th, 2025 at 5:00pm in Hanson Hall.

Contact:  

gbn@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

The purpose of the Investment Banking Club (IBC) is to provide members (open to all undergraduate students) with a forum to learn about the investment banking industry, with the overarching goal being to find Summer Analysts or full-time investment banking positions for those interested. Our members are driven, curious, ambitious, and possess an unrelenting interest in the industry.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We bring in Investment Banking firms every Wednesday - firms present and have opportunity for Q&A networking at the end.

Highlights:  

1. Exclusive Firm Engagements - IBC hosts various firms such as J.P. Morgan, Evercore, Piper Sandler, and Houlihan Lokey, giving members direct access to industry professionals.

2. Career Preparation - IBC provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help students successfully recruit for internships and full-time roles.

3. Early Development - With many freshmen and sophomores in our club, we emphasize building foundational knowledge and industry exposure early in students’ careers.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Wednesday, Sep. 3rd 2025 - Hanson Hall

Contact:  

ugibc@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

Mission: Dedicated to empowering Muslim students to thrive in the business world while upholding Islamic values

Purpose: To provide a platform for Muslim students in Carlson and anyone interested in a business career to connect and grow professionally. To engage in community service while promoting diversity and inclusion within the business community. To foster a better understanding of and appreciation for Islamic principles in business, reducing anti-Muslim prejudice. To create a supportive space where all students can gather, interact, and feel valued

What Meetings Are Like:  

For our first General Body Meeting, we will be bringing a speaker from Amana Mutual Funds at Saturna Capital. Our general body meetings usually consist of fun games, networking, and always comes back to business lesson tied around Islamic values. 

Highlights:  

Professional Development & Networking

We connect Muslim students with industry professionals through panels, networking dinners, and mentorship opportunities, empowering members to build career-ready skills and meaningful relationships.

Signature Events

Our flagship events, such as the Shark Tank Showdown and Ramadan Dinner, bring together students, alumni, and community leaders for collaboration, creativity, and cultural understanding.

New Initiatives

We’re launching finance and entrepreneurship workshops tailored to Muslim students, covering topics like Islamic investing, business building, and personal financial literacy.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

September 23 from 4pm-6pm in HSEC 2-138

Contact:  

muslimba@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

NABA is a diverse organization that provides students of all backgrounds and majors with a platform to grow personally, professionally, and academically while serving the Black community. 

What Meetings Are Like:  

We offer a wide range of events from professional development, sponsor 1:1s, site visits, social events, etc. We strive to serve our students to grow in multifaceted ways and we believe our in order to do that our programming must reflect that mission.

Highlights:  

1) Having received the honor of Carlson's Club of the Year for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, we are excited to keep fostering a vibrant community where students feel supported, connected, and empowered.

2) Get Hired is back this year! This event will give students the chance to prepare for the Carlson Career Fair by refining their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, practicing interview skills, and networking with our sponsors to gain valuable insights on how to navigate fall recruiting successfully.

3) Compete in for our biggest event of the year! Pitch Perfect is a premier case competition where students ideate innovative solutions to real-world challenges, sharpen their professional skills, and create meaningful impact in support of their larger community.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Transfer to Carlson: September 9th, 6:30-8pm, Carlson 1-135

Contact:  

naba@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

We aim to work with students of all majors who are passionate about the retail industry and students working towards developing their professional careers.

What Meetings Are Like:  

The NRFSA hosts a variety of events where students can connect and network with professionals in the retail industry as well as develop their career skills. Past events have included corporate company tours, guest speakers ranging from small business owners to large retail corporate executives, and alumni panels.

Our student group also takes an annual trip to New York City to attend the National Retail Foundation annual conference, Retail's Big Show.

Highlights:  

1. We are really excited to continue expanding our reach past CDES students and into Carlson. Many people are unaware of what the retail world is or what it has to offer them. Many passions and interests can be fulfilled within retail, as it's one of the fastest-growing industries today. 

2. We are excited to return to the heart of NYC this January with a group of students who are passionate about retail. This opportunity is open to anyone at UMN! We have the opportunity to hear from some of the most prestigious individuals from Fortune 500 companies in the industry and connect with like-minded individuals from all over the country.  

3. As a group, we pride ourselves on being able to connect our members with real-world individuals. We host panel and mentor-like events for students to connect, learn, and engage with professionals right here in the Twin Cities area. 

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

September 25, 5:30pm, Bruininks, room tbd

Contact:  

nrfsaumn@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

The mission of Net Impact is to educate students on sustainability practices in their own lives and also how companies approach sustainability. We try to achieve this mission through hosting expert speakers, panels with owners of local businesses and also social events such as trivia nights for students to connect with each other.

What Meetings Are Like:  

Interested students can expect social meetings such as terrarium making, collabs with other student organizations in Carlson and throughout the U, and more professional meetings such as DEI panels, alumni panels, and expert speakers from the U and local businesses. We also serve dinner at most of our meetings.

Highlights:  

We host Green Week in the fall where students can engage in many sustainability activities throughout the week to learn more about sustainability in their own lives. We also host an impact consulting program each semester where we pair small groups with a local organization and they perform business tasks, often marketing related, and present their work at the end of the semester. Finally, we have an undergraduate representative program where freshman and sophomores can work with our board to plan events and get introduced to the club and a leadership role in the future in a low stakes setting.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

September 10th, 7pm, Bruininks 312

Contact:  

impact@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

We are a non-profit volunteer organization made up of a collection of students and trained tax professionals. Our mission is to provide tax assistance to international students, scholars, teachers, and researchers

What Meetings Are Like:  

Our Information Sessions are focused on introducing NRVTAP and connecting the leadership with the students. Training Sessions are to equip our members with necessary knowledge to pass a section of IRS tax exam in order to volunteer in tax clinic sessions.

Highlights:  

1. We understand tax is a sophisticated system, and we are here to support international students to navigate through hard topic.

2. Leadership and volunteer opportunities are not rare when standing alone, but rarely stand together. We are raising students to lead the way through tax filing with training and volunteering in tax clinics.

3. There were more than $1.7M Federal Return refunded in Tax Year 2024 with more than 2,671 Members helped in 25 events. We strived and will continue striving to serve our international community.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

First Information Session will be hosted 9/30/2025 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at reserved Carlson classroom.

Contact:  

nrvtap@umn.edu

Mission: Open pipeline of elite careers in alternative asset firms.

Meetings: Our meeting feature guest speakers from prestigious firms within Alt. Assets, deep dives into Venture capital, Growth Equity, Private Equity, Private Credit, Private Debt, Hedge Funds, networking, and potential case studies and interview prep."

Highlights:

• We are the newest club on campus addressing the recruiting gap into alternative assets and private markets. We are going to host bi-weekly meetings with guest speakers from several diverse areas of the funding circuit. 

To learn more about this student organization and how to get involved, please email ugpmg@umn.edu.

Purpose/Mission:  

To inspire character and integrity in the finance leaders of tomorrow.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We focus on instilling integrity and values into finance students. We have professional speakers that come in, technical workshops, and also help build soft skills. Our club members become very close friends and we often have socials.

Highlights:  

We host a leadership symposium every year, and the last two years our tickets have sold out!

98% of our students have secured internships or full time jobs during fall recruitment!

Our members are passionate about finance and the emphasis on humility, integrity, and excellence in leadership.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

September 4th, 5:30pm, Hanson Hall 

Contact:  

Tairyn Smith, President, smi02289@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

The mission of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) is

to empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and

by maximizing human potential. As a student group affiliate of the

Global SHRM, SHRM at UMN embodies its mission by providing learning

and collaborative opportunities for our members to grow as people,

and as HR professionals. In the upcoming school year, we hope to

continue to grow the opportunities that our students have to gain

real-world knowledge and experience.

What Meetings Are Like:  

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is a student organization devoted to students interested in HR. 

SHRM aims to enhance the academic and professional success of students from all majors and backgrounds. 

Becoming a member of SHRM is a great supplement prior to a career in HR. We offer a variety of HR professionals as speakers, provide our members with resources related to professional development, and showcase HR internships and jobs.

Highlights:  

We look forward to hearing from a diverse range of speakers representing various companies, continuing to host collaborative events with other clubs, and working closely with Twin Cities SHRM.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Monday, September 8th at 5:30 PM (Room TBD)

Contact:  

shrm@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

To provide students with the business tools, network, and support to become successful and influential business leaders.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We host meetings every Tuesday in Hanson Hall, partnering with companies like US Bank, Pentair, RSM, and more. We have free food for our students every meeting. The companies go over a variety of topics, including overviews of their company, resume tips, and day to day experiences. We have a very welcoming board and are always looking to provide help and guidance with Carlson resources. 

Highlights:  

If you're interested in learning more about accounting and finance, SAFA is the place for you! SAFA has a variety of corporate connections that will help you learn more and get connected in accounting and finance careers. Our meetings are low-pressure and are an easy way to get to know recruiters. A new initiative we are looking forward to is bringing back our resume book, which we will share with our sponsors and help you get noticed! We also have great free food!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Hanson Hall 9/9 6pm

Contact:  

safa@umn.edu, wasla005@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

To connect marketers/business students with each other and with industry professionals, creating opportunities to share a passion for marketing, learn together, and build connections that will support their future careers.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We host meetings such as speaker meetings from large companies like 3M or UnitedHealth Group, career fair prep meetings with assistance from career coaches, social events including yard games or halloween movie marathons, internship/alumni panels to connect with young professionals, collabs with other clubs to meet even more college age students and more! Interested students can expect a whole lot of fun and to learn a lot from our speakers and other members! It is a laid back environment (yes, sweatpants are welcome) and there is always going to be food for everyone!

Highlights:  

1. Anyone is welcome, we are here to have fun, bond over marketing and business in general, and enjoy food each week in a laid back environment!

2. Our meetings are weekly and include speakers from large companies, social events, and panels with young professionals.

3. We have many programs you can get involved with including a mentorship program, industry networking program, and freshman representatives program with the goal of all of these to connect people with other marketers and help assist with connections! 

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

9/10/2025, 6-7pm, Hanson 1-104

Contact:  

smaumn@umn.edu 

Purpose/Mission:  

Our mission is to empower every student interested in Supply Chain and Operations by being a leading resource for education, professional development, and community. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all students can learn, grow, and connect through access to knowledge, industry partnerships, and meaningful opportunities that prepare them to become future leaders in a global supply chain.

What Meetings Are Like:  

Our club is designed to be inclusive and impactful. There are no membership fees, so every student has the opportunity to join and benefit. Many professors even offer extra credit for participating, which makes our events both professionally enriching and academically valuable. Members can expect a wide range of experiences that go beyond traditional meetings. We host speaker events where industry professionals share insights into their companies and career journeys, as well as panels with recent graduates who provide advice on navigating the transition from college to the workforce. We also organize case competitions on real-world challenges, such as the impact of tariffs on global supply chains, and panels focused on critical topics like sustainability in supply chain practices.

Beyond the classroom, our members gain exclusive opportunities such as site visits, personalized career chats with recruiters, and access to a supply chain focused career fair. The experience combines networking, hands-on learning, and professional development with a supportive student community. By joining, students not only build their skills and connections but also prepare themselves to become leaders in a field that is shaping the future of global business.

Highlights:  

Signature Events and Competitions

We host impactful events such as the Supply Chain Case Competition and the DECA Case Competition for high school students. These opportunities allow participants to solve real business challenges, present innovative solutions, and connect with industry leaders who serve as judges and mentors.

Career Development and Networking

Our club creates meaningful professional opportunities for members through events like the SCOC Career Expo and personalized career chats with recruiters. We also host panels featuring recent graduates and professionals who share insights about career paths, workplace expectations, and trends shaping supply chain management.

Focus on Innovation and Sustainability

We are dedicated to addressing current issues through initiatives such as the Sustainability in Supply Chain Panel, where companies discuss responsible business practices. We also provide site visits, speaker series, and collaborations with corporate partners that enrich the student experience and prepare members to lead in a rapidly evolving business world.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Not Confirmed YET: Supply Chain Case Competition – September 22, 2025 (Funding received, food permit, bring in judges)

Contact:  

Supplych@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

A volunteer, student-run organization that provides financial services to students at the University of Minnesota. We help coach young Carlson students and help them gain real world experience to leverage to grow their careers in finance and accounting. 

What Meetings Are Like:  

At U-Finance, members can expect to grow as new business students interested in finance and accounting. In weekly meetings, members grow by helping students and student organizations around campus with their finances, taxes, accounting, and analytics through working in small teams to complete real work that they can leverage on their resumes and in their first interviews. Students are also prepared to improve their resumes, LinkedIns, interview skills, and networks through U-Finance workshops. Finally, U-Finance is building a network of company's that attend U-Finance meetings where students can put their new skills to the test to get real internships and full time job experience. 

Highlights:  

Our organization has grown by over 3x from 2023. Our member base has eclipsed 100 members and routinely have 70+ members attend weekly meetings. 

We have partnered with US Bank to give our members a clear edge in US Bank recruitment for certain roles. 

We have grown our support services to include individual students, as we now help students AND student organizations with their finances, taxes, accounting, and analytics. 

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

9/9/2025, 6:00 pm, Hanson Hall (Tentatively Room 1-108)

Contact:  

ufinance@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

TO EDUCATE

UCC will offer students an opportunity to learn more about the consulting industry and the diverse opportunities in the profession. This will be done through organizing information sessions with firms, having presentation on different aspects of the world of consulting, and creating an open environment for all people to ask questions.

TO OFFER INSIGHT

UCC will provide a venue for students to engage with leading consulting professionals and learn about their company and the services they provide. This will be done through inviting consultants as guest speakers, site visit, question and answer sessions, and resources for members on the website.

TO FACILITATE

UCC will prepare students for the selection and interview process of consulting firms. This will be done through case interview workshops, an annual Case Competition, and Mock Case interviews.

What Meetings Are Like:  

We have the best consulting firms in the world come to our club. Last year we had the Big 3 and Big4:

McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, and more!

We also offer meetings with guest speakers and other networking sessions. A new leadership opportunity we have for freshman is an intern position under each VP Position. The vision for this is to offer additional resume value to our members and more help to our Executive Board.

Highlights:  

We bring in the Big 3 and Big 4 firms, offering all students free networking sessions (with food), and opportunities to connect with the best firms in the world.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Anybody’s welcome to join, all majors, years, and backgrounds. Hanson Hall.

Contact:  

ugcc@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

The purpose of our organization is to connect students to the business law industry, explore the connection between business and law, and provide developmental opportunities for students to grow professionally. 

What Meetings Are Like:  

Our club meetings will have developmental learning opportunities such as panels, speakers, and networking opportunities with professionals in the legal field. We will also have fun, casual skill-building activities such as mock-debates, resume reviews, and LSAT prep. 

Highlights:  

"- We are the first Undergraduate Business Law club at Carlson. 

- We hope to fill the gap in connecting students to legal professionals. 

- We provide opportunities for leadership and growth through our committees, even as freshmen!"

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Our first 5 meeting dates are: September 17th, October 1st, October 15th, October 29th, and November 12th. 

Contact:  

ubls@umn.edu 

Purpose/Mission:  

To inspire, support, and connect future business leaders, a home to anyone wanting to learn more about women in the workforce.

What Meetings Are Like:  

Bi-Weekly Member meetings consist of presentations given by local professionals. Topics can include their experience as a woman in the workplace, an in depth look at their company/job availability, and often include Q&As for members to receive personalized information on the speaker's experiences or title. Food is provided as our meetings occur over the dinner hour!

Highlights:  

- Women in Business is open to all majors across all colleges within the UMN. We love and encourage the education of all future plans in workforces post grad!

- Our primary philanthropy event supports Dress for Success, a charity dedicated to providing lasting support and recourses for underprivileged women entering the workforce or job force. 

- We host an annual Charity Gala to support Dress for Success. In the 2024-2025 year, this gala raised over $3,800!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

What is WiB- September 10, 5:30-7:30,  Hanson Hall 1-108

Contact:  

wib@umn.edu

Purpose/Mission:  

Women in Finance is a student organization committed to challenging stigma and breaking down barriers that impact women in the historically male-dominated field of finance. This organization strives to build a strong sense of community and support for women pursuing a career in the finance industry.

What Meetings Are Like:  

Women in Finance (WIF) meetings often feature collaborations with Fortune 500 companies such as RSM, Ameriprise, and Ecolab. Company recruiters visit campus to present on their organizations, share personal career insights, highlight upcoming opportunities, and engage in open Q&A panels with students. Because WIF is a smaller organization, members benefit from a more personal and direct connection with these recruiters during our events.

WIF also offers career development and finance-focused workshops that help members explore different areas of the field, including corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, and more. Our mentorship program further supports personal and professional growth by connecting members across class years for guidance and community.

While we are a smaller organization, this allows for close-knit connections and high engagement. We’re excited to grow our membership this year and welcome anyone looking to build community, develop professionally, and help break barriers in the finance industry!

Highlights:  

1. Women in Finance (WIF) regularly collaborates with Fortune 500 companies for speaker series, panels, and information sessions. At the end of events, members have the opportunity to network and connect with recruiters one-on-one.

2. WIF hosts workshops for members to further their career development and learn more about the various pathways within finance.

3. WIF is launching a mentorship program this year. We are excited to connect members across all years to share helpful insights with one another.

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

Monday, September 15th from 4-5pm in Hanson Hall 1-102

Contact:  

wif.umn@gmail.com

Purpose/Mission:  

Our organization strives to create a supporting community for women of color pursuing a career within business. We aim to help our members navigate both academic and professional landscapes by sharing resources, insights, and opportunities, while also providing valuable networking opportunities.

What Meetings Are Like:  

A mix of networking events (identity-based discussions/professional skills workshop/industry insights), guest speakers, collab events (with other clubs), community volunteering events, social events (craft making, food/drinks). Membership benefits: Face-to-face time with recruiters and already successful women of color professionals in business, Gain insight from others' experiences and advice as well as the ability to network for yourself, Opportunity to build community and meet people within our school in a similar position, and thus the ability to help each other succeed professionally by sharing resources and opportunities.

Highlights:  

Last semester we won the Unity Leadership Award and the Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazer Award! We are also looking forward to hosting WOCBA-exclusive recruiting events with Fortune 500 companies!

First Fall 2025 Meeting:  

WOCBA Welcome Back Event (details still being finalized--September (day TBD), 5-7, West Bank (Location TBD))

Contact:  

wocbaumn@gmail.com 

Purpose/Mission:

180 Degrees Consulting offers high-quality consulting services without the premium price tag. Our team comprises of carefully selected top-tier university students who volunteer their time because they share our vision and values. We partner with non-profits and social enterprises to provide innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to the challenges they face.

Highlights:

Community Engagement – Partnered with Letters of Love to host a card-writing event, where students came together to spread kindness and encouragement.

Professional Development – Welcomed guest speakers from Roundpeg and Perch, giving members the chance to learn directly from consulting professionals and entrepreneurs.

Hands-On Consulting – Members participated in client projects and midpoint presentations, gaining real experience in delivering solutions to mission-driven organizations.

Contact: minnesota@180dc.org