Major Societies
ACCT/Business Law/FINC/Global/MARK/MGMT/OPAN
Accounting
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The McDonough Business Law Society
To be the premier forum at Georgetown University for business-minded students interested in law school to learn about the different paths that studying law can provide to successful business careers.
About
The McDonough Business Law Society (MBLS) was founded by McDonough’s new head of its Business Law Program, Ross D. Cooper, to provide Georgetown students with a platform to explore the dynamic relationship between legal and business careers. The MBLS brings in prominent lawyers to speak to students about their experience and provide insight into the evolving world of business law.
Goals
- Inspire Interest in Law: Connect students with engaging speakers who demonstrate the exciting and impactful nature of business law careers through real-world examples and experiences.
- Explore Career Pathways: Showcase diverse career paths and specializations within business law through exposure to practitioners from various sectors, including corporate law, sports, international trade, policy and diplomacy, and education.
- Share Industry Knowledge: Deliver practical insights about career development, industry trends, and professional opportunities through direct interaction with experienced legal professionals.
How to Get Involved
Any undergraduate student at Georgetown University is welcome to join the MBLS and attend events offered through membership. The executive board offers McDonough students exclusive leadership roles, with opportunities to manage speaker relationships, coordinate events, and drive society initiatives.
Students can find more information about joining the MBLS and attending events on our Instagram, our GroupMe, and our newsletter.
Contact Information
- Faculty Organizer: Professor Ross D. Cooper, rc1703@georgetown.edu
- President: Max Johnson C’25, mbj52@georgetown.edu
The Georgetown University Finance Society
The Georgetown University Finance Society (GUFS) is an undergraduate student organization that empowers members with knowledge, skills, and a valuable network to excel in the finance industry.
About
The Finance Society (the Society) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is dedicated to enriching the undergraduate educational experience by providing a platform where members can explore the dynamic world of finance through various angles. We strive to foster a creative environment that encourages innovative thinking and practical learning. Through networking events, guest lectures, and workshops, we connect students with industry leaders and alumni, enhancing their career prospects and industry knowledge. Additionally, the Society serves as a critical vehicle for student engagement for the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy (PCFMP), leveraging the center’s resources to deepen its range of event offerings. Our efforts are also directed towards establishing a student chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) at Georgetown, aiming to provide further professional development opportunities and to connect our members with a global network of finance professionals. This dual role enhances our mission to empower students, making the Finance Society a pivotal part of their professional and academic growth.
For more information, please email us at FinanceSociety@georgetown.edu.
How to Get Involved
Any MSB students who are interested in a career in finance are welcome to join GUFS. If you’re interested in getting involved in either general membership or leadership roles, please email us. To check out our events, visit our Instagram!
Global Business Society
More information coming soon!
The Georgetown University Marketing Society
To be the leading voice in shaping the marketing industry’s future by developing innovative marketers who drive change and create value worldwide.
About
The Georgetown University Marketing Society (GUMS) is an undergraduate organization dedicated to empowering its members through enriching knowledge, practical skills, and an invaluable network, setting them up for success in the marketing industry.
Goals
- Cultivating Community: GUMS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives. We encourage students who are passionate about marketing to join us, enriching our community with their unique insights and enthusiasm.
- Bringing Theory to Practice: Our mission focuses on connecting academic marketing principles with their practical, real-world applications. This approach ensures our members gain a comprehensive and applicable understanding of marketing that extends beyond the classroom.
- Hosting Engaging Events: Throughout the academic year, GUMS organizes a variety of events, including networking sessions with alumni, workshops, social gatherings, and hands-on experiences that bring marketing theory to life.
- Facilitating Research Opportunities: We are proud to be affiliated with the Georgetown Institute for Consumer Research (GICR), which is dedicated to pioneering consumer research with an emphasis on data analytics, offering our members unique insights and opportunities in consumer behavior studies.
Contact Information
- Faculty Contact: Ronald Goodstein, ronald.goodstein@georgetownedu
The Georgetown Undergraduate Management Society
Fostering leaders of tomorrow, today
About
The Georgetown Undergraduate Management Society is a group that seeks to provide a platform for students interested in management and leadership to develop their professional skills, enhance industry knowledge, and better understand how Georgetown supports these ambitions (through classes, networks, etc.). The group aims to provide members with access to guest speakers and resources to enhance understanding of key management principles.
Goals
- The group was founded with the intention of fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive environment for those with interests in management-related fields. We operate on the belief that management spans across all areas of life; our approach in welcoming any and all members with open arms is no different. Community is a top priority for the society, as well as creating opportunities for networking and career development.
- Our group focuses on:
- Guest speakers featuring industry professionals and university professors
- Workshops based on developing management skills
- Educational and informational sessions focused around MSB Management classes
- Creating a social environment to bond the undergraduate community interested in the field of Management
How to get involved
Attend our monthly meetings, open to all Georgetown Undergraduate students. All Georgetown undergraduate students interested in management qualify for membership (irregardless of school, major, or other MSB-specific affiliations). Contact us for more information. All Georgetown undergraduates are welcome to join as general members. Each year, some students volunteer to serve in leadership positions to support the faculty directors of the Management Society.
Join our LinkedIn Group and contact us to be added to our email list!
Contact Information
- Faculty Contact: Rachel Pacheco, rbp3@georgetown.edu
- Student Contact
- Genesis Ramirez, gdr34@georgetown.edu
- Vikas Bobba, vkb13@georgetown.edu
The Georgetown Undergraduate Operations and Analytics Society
About
The OPAN Society seeks to promote the value of the OPAN major, improve the student experience, expand career opportunities, and build industry connections with technology companies through networking events, workshops, and other professional resources.
Goals
Our mission upholds a three-pronged mission in bettering Georgetown as a whole.
- Expand opportunities for students
- We will offer professional-development in operations and analytics opportunities for every student, like resume reviews, mock interviews, and networking.
- Facilitate dialogue with the OPAN area faculty
- We will facilitate connections between the OPAN area faculty to improve the OPAN major, the students’ experience, and the success of all OPAN and non-OPAN students at MSB.
- Industry connections
- Finally, we wish to create an environment where students interested in companies’ business roles in technology, operations, analytics, and data science can learn more about them, and in turn, establish industry connections for OPAN students to pursue skills, roles, and careers.
How to get involved
The board of the OPAN Society is composed of two core roles and one optional role, like auxiliary roles as needed for areas including marketing, external outreach, and advertising.
- OPAN Board President (Senior)
- OPAN Board Vice President (Junior)
- OPAN Undergraduate Officer (Sophomore) (*Optional role)
These three roles will be primarily responsible for representing the OPAN department and the faculty sponsor. There is no defined general membership role – it is primarily the board organizing events and outreach, and anyone can attend OPAN Society events.
If you are interested, please email Manato Matsuoka (mm5142@georgetown.edu) to learn how you can get involved. Events will be distributed by email, newsletter, and Instagram.
Instagram
Contact Information
- Faculty Contact: Gregory Lyon (Faculty OPAN Advisor), gregory.lyon@georgetown.edu
- Mila Panchich (President), mp1867@georgetown.edu
- Manato Matsuoka (Vice President), mm5142@georgetown.edu