Field trips are scheduled to such organizations as the Kansas City Board of Trade and Federal Reserve Bank. John Stansfield 882-5554 Marketing Forum Professional speakers assist students to learn about specific marketing activities and career opportunities. Affiliation with the American Marketing Association provides students with case competition, conference attendance, networking, and leadership opportunities. The purpose is to facilitate the educational and personal development and the professional image of its members. Corporate speakers and seminars help develop interaction between employers and students as an aid when pursing career opportunities.
Social activities occur regularly.
The purpose of MU Business Women's Association is to provide a support network for business men and women that fosters personal and professional development. The association addresses issues and obstacles facing women, specifically, in today's challenging business environment and brings added awareness to such problems. It also strengthens ties among women in the MBA program and the Columbia community. The MU Consulting Association was founded in 1997 to increase student awareness and employment opportunities in the consulting field. This will be accomplished through active promotion of MUCA members and networking with major consulting firms.