Are you looking for ways to learn more about your field and develop a professional network? How about making friends and having fun? You can have both and more when you get involved in a student professional organization related to your major at WMU! Student organizations are available for finance, personal financial planning and business law with professional development activities, social events and more to help you build connections.
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Business Law Society
Open to all business majors and minors, and students interested in business law careers, the Business Law Society provides a platform for students to engage with their peers and industry professionals in the field of business law. Group members can deepen their understanding of business law topics, gain practical insights and forge valuable connections.
A strong professional network can be the difference between success and mediocrity in the business world. A student organization is an excellent way to start building connections and improving your critical networking skills.
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Financial Planning Association
The Financial Planning Association at WMU provides educational, networking and career opportunities for financial planning students in achieving personal and professional fulfillment. The organization's goals are to heighten awareness and understanding of financial planning among the WMU community. This group is open to all finance and personal financial planning majors and minors interested in financial services careers.
Financial Services Association
The Financial Services Association is an organization of students interested in financial services careers such as financial planning, insurance, accounting, estate planning and wealth management. Student membership includes membership in the Society of Financial Service Professionals, which is made up of professionals from across the country. The Financial Services Association is open to all finance majors and minors, personal financial planning majors, accountancy majors and minors, and students interested in financial services careers.
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