Girard School of Business Resources
Learn more about business-related clubs and organizations, professional organizations and more available to Merrimack College students.
Professional Organizations
- Academy of Financial Services
- Academy of International Business
- American Academy of Financial Management
- American Marketing Association
- Association for Supply Chain Management (previously APICS)
- Chartered Financial Analyst Institution
- Financial Management Association
- Financial Planning Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
CPA Exam Resources
Lucey Center for Business Advising
Provides an engaging atmosphere that cultivates students’ individual, professional and academic goals by thoughtfully integrating intellectual and professional development in one centralized location.
Learn More About the Lucey Center
GSB Clubs and Organizations
Accounting Club
Provides students with opportunities to meet other individuals studying or working in the field of accounting and develop relationships with accounting faculty, alumni and fellow students. Members of the club learn about the recruiting process, interviewing skills and career opportunities in the accounting and professional services industry.
Faculty Advisors: Daniel “Buks” Moolman and Alison Sawyer
Student Co-Presidents: Ella Cormier & Tim O’Leary
American Marketing Association
A professional student organization dedicated to furthering the professional development of students through leadership, training, and involvement in the field of Marketing.
Faculty Advisor: Maria Sannella
Student President: Elina Khoury
Blockchain and Crypto Organization
The Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Organization aims to provide students with more knowledge on blockchain technology and how cryptocurrencies can be implemented in businesses, projects, and events. We as a group look to focus on the potential job opportunities that will be presented in the new and developing industry.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Papazian
Student President: Azariah Ehtesham & CJ Still
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DECA
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions.
Entrepreneurship Club
The Entrepreneurship Club is comprised of students from GSB, Engineering, SAS and Health Sciences who want to develop their busiess ideas into real ventures. The Club provides support to student entrepreneurs with facilities (Mac Design Studio, 3D Printing and Prototyping) in the Entrepreneurship Lab as well as coaching from students with expertise in creative design, computer science, engineering and business. The Club also sponsors Tech Treks to local entrepreneurs and holds a Shark Tank competition in the Spring for real investment dollars.
Faculty Advisor: Manisha Vaswni Student President: Nick Peters
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Hospitality & Tourism Club
Investment Club
Aims to further the knowledge of individuals interested in investment methods and theories beyond the classroom. Through the use of various outside sources and stock simulation programs, members are introduced to advanced investment ideas, tactics and topics that are consistent in a business environment. Open to all students in the Girard School of Business who have an interest in furthering their knowledge of finance.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Papazian
Student Co-Presidents: Shane Cameron & Sean Foster
Merrimack Alternative Fund
A student managed fund that allows students the opportunity to learn about and invest in alternative assets such as foreign currencies, commodities, options and digital assets as well as blockchain technology.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Papazian
Student Presidents: Jack Bondhus
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Merrimack Financial Group
Works to bridge the gap between student and professional, supporting group members while they develop their foundation for a career in the financial industry.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Papazian
Student President: Aja Alimonte
Merrimack Investment Fund
A student-managed investment fund with the goal of providing long-term capital appreciation while giving students the opportunity for hands-on investing while managing an equity portfolio.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Papazian
Student Co-Presidents: Sean Foster & Cameron Strong
Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club brings together individuals interested in real estate to network, learn, and collaborate on investement opportunities. Members benefit from educational events, market insights, and the chance to form partnerships and share resources.
Faculty Advisor: Taesoo Ahn
Student President: Giuliana Discher
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Sport Management Club
For students who want to learn more about and be part of the sports industry. Students involved will have the opportunity to network with fellow students and prepare them for a career in the sports industry.
Faculty Advisor: Aaron Mansfield
Student President: Dante Leon & Thomas Dimino
Women in Business
The Women in Business Club, open to all students across the college, has a mission to promote and empower females to understand their worth in both a professional and nonprofessional settings as well as provide resources for future growth in the workforce.
Faculty Advisors: Patricia Clarke and Maria Sannella
Student President: Corinn Flanagan
