Accounting Society
The LMU Accounting Society offers students professional development and career insights spanning public accounting, industry, government and education. Members develop leadership and communications skills through weekly dinner meetings and interactive social events with professionals. Additional benefits include an annual meet-the-firms night, networking events, career/résumé services, interview/recruiting help and a popular spring banquet celebrating awards and scholarships.
President: Lynn Mwongela
Faculty Advisor: James Plecnik
Contact: accountingsociety@lmu.edu
Website: lmuaccountingsociety.com
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest coed professional business fraternity in the world. The organization was established in 1904 and exists at an international level today. LMU's Psi Epsilon chapter was established in 2012 and strives to exemplify our five core values: Unity, Integrity, Brotherhood, Service and Knowledge. Alpha Kappa Psi gives all its members a special opportunity to cultivate important skills, network with esteemed peers and professionals, and discover their calling.
President: Ryne Umemoto
Faculty Advisor: Rosemary Kim
Contact: pr.lmuakpsi@gmail.com
Website: akpsilmu.com
Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University (ASLMU)
ASLMU is the official student governance organization for LMU undergraduate students. Its mission, in keeping with the Jesuit and Marymount tradition, is to empower the voice of the students and actively promote a vibrant campus life. Driven by integrity, they devote themselves to being persons for and with others.
President: Drew Hartz
Contact: aslmu.president@lmu.edu
Website: aslmu.org
BUILD
BUILD (Business Innovation & Leadership Development) teaches individuals how to thrive in professional settings and become a productive team player and leader. It is a place where students will learn from speakers, career service training, leadership and teamwork development. Students can also gain hands on experience with fundraising, producing events, and working with non-profits. BUILD fosters the growth of LMU's student leaders so that they have the business acumen necessary to pave their own career paths.
Co-Presidents: Jordan Losa and Nicole Nagao
Faculty Advisor: Michael Wojciechowski
Contact: jlosa@lion.lmu.edu
Business Law Society
The Business Law Society at LMU strives to educate students in all fields of study about the importance and relevance of studying law as it relates to business. The society encourages the furthering of higher education in the areas of business and law, and provides information for students that aspire to become well-rounded business professionals with an invaluable background in the legal environment.
President: Jane Wiesner
Faculty Advisor: Sona Gala
Contact: jwiesner@lion.lmu.edu
Crimson Consultant Group
Crimson Consultant Group is a student-run, interdisciplinary consulting organization that offers pro bono services to struggling businesses in the Los Angeles community. It was founded at Wharton as an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience while making an impact on society in a unique way. Planning for a career in consulting is not required; a desire to help others is far more important. People of all backgrounds and interests are encouraged to join.
Co-Presidents: Andrew Aiona and Andrew Knoedler
Faculty Advisor: Candice Reid
Contact: aaiona@lion.lmu.edu
CBA Graduate Student Association (CBAGSA)
CBAGSA is the official student association for all graduate students in the College of Business Administration. Each year, CBAGSA hosts a number of social, professional and philanthropic events for students to network and build relationships between programs.
Faculty Advisor: Jason D'Mello
Staff Advisor: Christen Johnson
Contact: cbagsa@lmu.edu
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is America's foremost professional fraternity for those pursuing careers in business. Our four pillars of Professionalism, Brotherhood, Community Service and Scholarship form the foundation of our mission. Since its founding at Loyola Marymount University in 1959, the Delta Sigma Chapter has merited numerous awards including the highest honor of Chapter of Excellence, 2011 National Outstanding Scholastic Development, and other provincial and regional awards. Delta Sigma is also the home of the 2011 National Collegian of the Year, 2012 South Pacific Regional Collegian of the Year, and two participants of the National LeaderShape Institute for personal development and leadership.
President: Rae McDonald
Faculty Advisor: Tony Kmetty
Contact: deltasigma.president1@gmail.com
Website: lmudeltasigmapi.com
Entertainment Business Society
The Entertainment Business Society (EBS) is a new society on campus that provides members with a safe space to learn and inquire about the multitude of opportunities that exist within the entertainment industry for all majors. Members are introduced to the business side of the entertainment industry and form connections with industry professionals.
President: Noah Riddick
Faculty Advisor: David Offenberg
Contact: nriddic1@lion.lmu.edu
Connect: EBS LinkedIn Group
Entrepreneurship Society
The LMU Entrepreneurship Society (LMUES) consists of LMU students from all majors and graduate programs interested in exploring opportunities related to entrepreneurship. It provides an environment where students can learn and engage in the world of entrepreneurship with fellow students, professors, entrepreneurs and other professionals. The Entrepreneurship Society hosts speaker events, company tours as well as various networking opportunities with alumni and members of the broader business community.
President: Ezra Pearson
Faculty Advisor: Marcus Crews
Contact: lmuentrepreneurshipsociety@gmail.com
Finance Society
The Finance Society aims to provide students with the tools to gain employment in the field of finance through career development exercises and interactions with working financial professionals. Weekly meetings give members access to finance professionals from different sectors of the industry to learn about the many paths one can take post-graduation. Previous guest speakers include wealth managers, bankers, lawyers, investment professionals and entertainment professionals. There is no cost to attend the meetings and all majors are welcome.
President: Owen Brunner
Faculty Advisor: David Moore
Contact: financesociety@lmu.edu
Graduate Students of Loyola Marymount University (GSLMU)
GSLMU is the official student governance organization for LMU graduate students. Its mission is to advocate and engage graduate students across LMU, foster a rich academic, professional and social network, and promote a Jesuit and Marymount heritage of being persons for and with others.
CBA Representatives: Marisa Barandica, M.S. ’23 and Loi Chang-stroman, MBA ’24
Contact: mbarandi@lion.lmu.edu or lchangst@lion.lmu.edu
International Business Society
The LMU International Business Society is a student led organization that brings undergraduate and grad students interested in global business together to advance knowledge about international markets and business practices. Members network with global business leaders, explore career paths, learn about other cultures, and promote awareness of global issues. Follow the society on Instagram.
President: Ryan Chung
Faculty Advisor: Ingrid Greene
Contact: ibsociety@lmu.edu
ISBA Society
The ISBA Society is a place to foster and enrich the ISBA (Information Systems and Business Analytics) major as a whole and to create community amongst fellow ISBA majors. The ISBA Society offers a place for professional development and career insight for how a degree in Information Systems and Business Analytics can be used in the working world upon graduation.
President: Emma Simmermon
Faculty Advisors: Ace Vo and Sam Mukherjee
Contact: isbasociety@lmu.edu
Website: lmuisbasociety.com
Latinx Business Association
The Latinx Business Association is a community of students, faculty, staff and alumni dedicated to strengthening the support and network in business for the Latinx community at LMU.
President: Silvia Osorio
Faculty Advisors: Patricia Martinez and Francisco Valle
Contact: sosorio1@lion.lmu.edu
Connect: LBA LinkedIn Group
Lion Investing Society
The Lion Investing Society specializes in developing students for careers in investment banking, private equity and venture capital.
Co-Presidents: Brandon Frith and Frankie Pavone
Faculty Advisor: Susan Elkinawy
Contact: lioninvestingsociety@gmail.com
LM-UMatch
LM-UMatch is a student-run recruiting service set on finding internships for LMU students. Under the guidance of Professor Mitch Rufca, we have successfully matched students with the perfect internship for them. We meet with each of our candidates to find out what they're looking for in an internship and what their skills and interests are so we can find them the internship that best aligns with what they want.
Co-Presidents: Jaden Schutt and Armaan Jhangiani
Faculty Advisor: Mitch Rufca
Contact: umatchlmu@gmail.com
Website: lmumatch.com
Marketing Society
The LMU Marketing Society provides students with resources to learn about real world marketing knowledge and experiences from leading industry guest speakers, allowing the opportunity to network and discover different career paths within the field of marketing. The Marketing Society also provides unique career opportunities and resume building workshops for members to improve leadership and communication skills. Overall, we aim to give LMU students a community of peers and mentors to help understand different marketing career paths and development. All majors welcome.
Co-Presidents: Jillian Caforio and Miriam Gamelli
Faculty Advisors: Mitch Hamilton and Julian Saint Clair
Contact: lmumarketingsoc@gmail.com
Real Estate Society
The Real Estate Society at LMU bridges the gap between students and professionals in the real estate industry. Activities include on-campus speakers, mentorship programs, on-site visits, case studies, networking events with the Real Estate Alumni Council and Real Estate Alumni Group, and more. Our vision is to build a community of students who are passionate about the real estate industry and interested in expanding their professional networks. All majors welcome as real estate spans so many majors, professions and industries (engineering, architecture, business, etc.)
Co-Presidents: Matthew Arakelian and Chris Rudolph
Faculty Advisor: Mark Macedo
Contact: lmurealestatesociety@gmail.com
Women in Business
The purpose of Women in Business (WIB) is to create a community for women in business to support, empower, and advance the next generation of female business leaders in a business-oriented community through networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. WIB's mission is to promote female leadership and to create a safe environment for self-exploration.
President: Hannah Heydon
Faculty Advisor: Melissa Fitzpatrick
Contact: hheydon@lion.lmu.edu