Business: Management: Professional Associations
Online research guide for Business majors--Management concentration
Why Should You Join a Professional Association?
Benefits of membership in professional associations generally include:
- Educational resources, some of which are members-only access, to grow your own knowledge and to use in practice on the job
- Career resources including job postings, resume and cover letter assistance, and general tips
- Opportunities to network and grow your career through conferences, seminars, webcasts, and other events--some will be for members only; members almost always get discounted rates when fees are required
- Earning certifications which demonstrate your knowledge and experience (and are also good for your resume)
- Developing leaderships skills and assuming leadership roles--most associations have multiple opportunities to serve the association
List of Professional Associations
- American Management AssociationThe American Management Association is a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success. It supports the goals of individuals and organizations through a complete range of products and services, including seminars, webcasts and podcasts, conferences, corporate and government solutions, business books and research.
- Project Management Institute (PMI)Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project management profession. This world-wide association has a certification program (which includes Project Management Professional (PMP) among others), extensive academic and market research programs, and volunteer and professional development opportunities.
- Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)Formerly known as the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), ASCM is "the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership...the largest non-profit association for supply chain." ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Certifications: Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) Endorsement.
For associations focused on Human Resource Management, please see the Professional Associations page on that guide.
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