Get Involved
When you find your people, college is way more fun (and a lot less overwhelming). Joining a student organization is hands down one of the best ways to make friends, explore your interests, and build real-world experience that stands out to employers.
Whether you’re into investing, entrepreneurship, leadership, tech, or just trying something new – there's a club for you in the College of Business.
Call for Proposals: Dean's Excellence Fund for Students
The NDSU College of Business invites proposals from student organizations seeking funding to support experiential learning activities, including travel, competitions, conferences, and hands-on projects that enhance academic and professional development. $50,000 total funding is available; $10,000 maximum award per group.

Accounting Club
Accounting students, this is a must! As a member of the Accounting Club, you will build your networking skills while spending time making great friends in the profession. Throughout the year, you will have a chance to explore careers in Accounting through the following events:
- Guest speakers
- Spring trip to the Twin Cities (we visit several accounting firms)
- Meet the Firms (annual networking event with employers)
- MARK YOU CALENDAR: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 | 4pm - 7pm | Barry Hall
- Accounting Club Banquet (Door prizes, awards and good food!)
Each meeting includes interesting news from the accounting field, information on upcoming events, as well as, pizza and pop. It’s a valuable organization to include on your resume and may be a key to your college success. If you’re an Accounting major, we urge you to take part in the Accounting Club!
Stay connected! Find us and all of our meeting dates on myNDSU.
President
Nick Pavia
nicola.pavia@ndsu.edu
Vice President
Connor Hustad
connor.hustad@ndsu.edu
PR Officer
Kayden Larson
kayden.larson@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Nancy Emerson
(701) 231-5562
nancy.emerson@ndsu.edu
Bison Fund
The Bison Fund is a student-run investment group where we don’t just talk about investing—we do it. Our groups manages over $3 million in real money, gaining hands-on experience researching stocks and making actual investment decisions. Along the way, you'll build skills employers want, connect with industry professionals, and attend major finance events to grow your network and stand out.
New members begin by updating financial models and monitoring earnings calls of the companies we are currently invested in. More experienced members will conduct research on new companies, contact management, and build new financial models.
Between earnings season, our meetings are spent developing networking skills, hosting resume and cover letter workshops, providing assistance with LinkedIn, and bringing in guest speakers from the industry.

President
Vaughn Nolan
vaughn.nolan@ndsu.edu
Vice President of Investments
Drew Hemann
drew.hemann@ndsu.edu
Vice President of Operations
Thomas Mercer
thomas.mercer@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisors
Ali Jaffri
ali.jaffri@ndsu.edu

Business Ambassadors
The CoB student ambassadors are the hype team of the College of Business! They rep the college at events, help host fun activities for current students, and connect with future Bison to share what NDSU is all about. If there’s a big moment happening in the College of Business, chances are—our Ambassadors will be there!
Applications for the 2025/2026 ambassador team are closed.
President
Chase Balken
chase.balken@ndsu.edu
Vice President
Linnea Axtman
linnea.axtman@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Angelica Pfremmer
(701) 231-9526
angelica.pfremmer@ndsu.edu
Collegiate DECA
North Dakota Collegiate DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Membership provides opportunities to hone your professionalism and networking skills, as well as a chance for award recognition.
President
Mackenzie Andreasen
mackenzie.andreasen@ndsu.edu
Vice President
Holly Burthwick
holly.burthwick@ndsu.edu
Treasurer
Ben Jost
ben.jost@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Jin Li, PhD
(701) 231-8129
jin.li@ndsu.edu
MIS Club
The MIS Club is an organization for students who are enthusiastic about technology and/or business. It is open to all majors and focuses on learning, making new friends, and creating connections with different businesses. Monthly meetings feature speakers from various local businesses, pizza and pop, and networking. Members also have opportunities to tour some of the region's larger businesses.
Come check us out and start building your connections for tomorrow!
Student President
Joe Keane
joe.keane@ndsu.edu
Student Vice President
Brendon Buerkle
brendon.buerkle@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Dibyanshu Tibrewal
(701) 231-8562
dibyanshu.tibrewal@ndsu.edu
NDSU Entrepreneurship Club
The NDSU Entrepreneurship Club is a vibrant, cross-campus community where students from any major can dive into the world of innovation, creativity, and venture-building. Whether you're sketching out your first business idea or just curious about how entrepreneurship works, this club is your launchpad. Powered by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, we host dynamic events year-round that spark ideas, build networks, and inspire action. Members have the chance to take on leadership roles, collaborate on real-world projects, and connect with local entrepreneurs. Come as you are, leave with big ideas, real connections, and the tools to launch something extraordinary!
Stay connected! Find us and all of our meeting dates on myNDSU or ndsu-cefb.com.
NDSU Human Resource Association
The NDSU Human Resource Association is a professional student organization nationally affiliated with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and locally affiliated with the Fargo-Moorhead HR Association. Our group is dedicated to developing a better understanding of the aspects of Human Resource Management, including: Employment Law, Recruitment, Selection, Training, Compensation, Performance Appraisal, and Labor Relations.
One of the main goals of the organization is to enhance the professional development of each member and to keep students up to date on new developments in the field of Human Resource Management.
President
Haven Fitterer
haven.fitterer@ndsu.edu
Vice President
Aubrey Hess
aubrey.hess@ndsu.edu
Secretary
Toryn Woelber
toryn.woelber@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Michelle Hong
(701) 231-8138
michelle.hong@ndsu.edu
Pathway Ventures
Students + Startups: Leading students and startups towards success through knowledge, capital, and opportunity.
Pathway Ventures is a student-run venture capital fund dedicated to giving students hands-on experience in the world of investing and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to empower students and startups by offering more than just capital — we provide real-world opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. At Pathway Ventures, students are at the forefront of evaluating startups, managing investments, and working directly with founders — gaining practical skills that go far beyond the classroom. Pathway Ventures is supported by CEFB and the NDSU Foundation.
Visit their website at ndsupathwayventures.com.

Sales Club
The Sales Club provides students with opportunities to enhance their sales abilities and connect with professionals in the industry. Examples include learning from guest speakers, hosting a sales podcast, and organizing national sales competitions. The club is open to any NDSU student who has a passion for sales and an interest in developing their sales skills.
Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Barry Hall 118.
President
Ellie Mahnke
ellie.mahnke@ndsu.edu
Vice President
Nic Renner
nicholas.renner@ndsu.edu
Secretary/Treasurer
Aiden Freese
aiden.freese@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Eric Gjerdevig
(701) 866-8964
eric.gjerdevig@ndsu.edu
Supply Chain Management (SCM) Club
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Club is open to undergraduate and graduate students both within and outside of the College of Business who have an interest in logistics, operations, or optimizing the flow of products and services.
For students majoring in Supply Chain, Economics, Management, Finance, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering—or for those who simply are curious about how global businesses operate behind the scenes, this club is the perfect place to expand industry knowledge, network with professionals, and develop key skills in a rapidly growing field. We aim to create an engaging, hands-on environment for members to explore real-world supply chain challenges and solutions through workshops, industry visits, and guest lectures.
Members of the SCM Club will gain valuable insights into key topics such as procurement, logistics, production planning, and inventory management. They also get to collaborate on exciting case studies, participate in competitions, and even organize events where industry experts share their experiences and advice on building successful supply chain careers. Students at every level of experience are welcome to join and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from peers, improve problem-solving skills, and become more competitive in the job market.
Student President
Haima Abudu
ruhaimatu.abudu@ndsu.edu
Student Vice President
Justin Murray
justin.t.murray@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Ranjit Godavarthy
(701) 231-6436
ranjit.godavarthy@ndsu.edu
Women in Business
The mission of Women in Business is to create a community of women who inspire and support each other in their careers. This organization strives to expand career, leadership and networking opportunities for women at North Dakota State University. We aim to engage and celebrate women as leaders in order to help women reach their greatest potential in their futures. As women entering a male-dominated field, we believe strong community and support are crucial to the success and forward progression of women in the world today.
We encourage our members to have an active school life and participate in the activities of North Dakota State University’s professional societies advocating their discipline of Business. The young and driven women in this organization set up regular meetings, facilitate off-campus tours of local businesses, attend networking events to meet professionals, and aspire their volunteering efforts throughout the Fargo/Moorhead community in their desired fields.

President
Lucylia Paul
lucylia.paul@ndsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Kay Hopkins, PhD
(701) 231-8826
kay.hopkins@ndsu.edu