Organizations on campus range from the Accounting Association and Finance Group, to the IEEE Computer Society, from the Marketing Club to the Computer Information Science Club. Business students collaborate with design and English majors in creating and executing successful promotional strategies for local non-profit organizations. UMass Dartmouth is also home to the Small Business Development Center, where faculty and students combine their talents and resources in advising local businesses. In the past, businesses ranging from auto parts stores to wood stove manufacturers have taken their concerns to the university. Each year, the student members of the International Business Association travel overseas to study an issue of current interest to the local business community.
Students receive hands-on experience in developing exports and learning about international trade.
The Association also develops international internships with local companies and provides an opportunity for cultural enrichment through social and professional activities.