It strives to develop and improve personnel management practices. The group provides professional and social development via contacts with professionals. Participation may lead to co-op or internship arrangements or permanent employment. It offers members contacts and training in national and international businesses in the U.S. and 64 other countries. The International Business Association IBA helps students learn about international business by providing contact with those involved with multinational operations.
Students can identify career options.
The Ohio State University Student Chapter of NABA shall unite through membership accounting students who have similar interests and ideals, are committed to academic and future professional excellence, a sense of professional and civic responsibility, and are concerned with enhancing opportunities for minorities in the accounting profession. The group provides a forum where students learn about law school admissions, legal education, and the legal profession. Students examine all aspects of a legal career. The group encourages scholarship within the discipline, both for undergraduate and graduate students. Phi Alpha Kappa additionally honors business and government executives who have made significant contributions in finance and related areas.