Clubs
Finance Club
The Hough Graduate Finance Club was established to enhance the financial exposure of all MBAs in the Hough Graduate School of Business. Our club is designed to give students a forum to discuss current financial market conditions as well as strategies for applying finance and investment ideas. The Finance Club is also an active supporter of the Finance Professional Speaker Series presented by the Finance Department. As members of the club, our mission is to attend the series and represent the MBA program by asking engaging questions, speaking with professionals, and fostering a strong relationship between the Finance Department and the MBA program.
President: Adam Gross, Class of 2011
Gator Real Estate Investors (GREI)
Gator Real Estate Investors was established as an organization and forum to discuss trends in the commercial real estate market, capital markets, and development industry including sustainable building conversion and development. Additional activities include: market tours and site visits, REIT analysis, CMBS and secondary market discussions, and investment property underwriting. GREI is also exploring syndicating member capital to acquire local investment opportunities based on outlined return criteria. Additionally, GREI is designed to keep close contact with University of Florida alumni involved in the Real Estate industry, build new networks within the industry, and foster a strong relationship with the MBA and MSRE programs for joint venture events and activities.
Presidents: Eli Randel, Class of 2011 and Harrison Katzen, Class of 2011
UF MBA Net Impact
UF MBA Net Impact is excited to be one of the newest members of a global nonprofit organization with more than 240 student and professional chapters using the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. – http://www.netimpact.org/. Each Net Impact chapter has the flexibility to shape its individual initiatives and activities to fit the interests and needs of its members.
Our UF MBA Net Impact chapter initiatives will include campus and community greening, community service, education, and networking. We will explore these initiatives through themes for each module based on topics of interest including: Alternative Energy; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; and Local Food. Chapter activities will include community service, company visits, educational programs, and networking events.
We welcome all students interested in learning more about and addressing issues of sustainability and social responsibility and look forward to your ideas for additional chapter goals and opportunities.
Presidents: Amanda Harris, Class of 2011 and Kirk Kieffer, Class of 2011
The UF MBA Consulting Association is a new club that seeks to aid Hough students interested in a possible career in consulting. Our primary goals are to facilitate discussion of the different aspects of the consulting field and to help members find and obtain available positions. During the academic year, we will hold educational and networking events, including hosting guest speakers from the industry, alumni panels, web conferences, and meet-and-greet opportunities. We also look to actively sharpen our consulting skills by sending teams to case competitions, as well as performing voluntary consulting projects for local entities. Finally, we intend to work very closely with Graduate Business Career Services to attract consulting recruiters to the University of Florida and help us get our feet in the door for any consulting positions.
President: Joe Norman, Class of 2011
Sports and Entertainment Business Society
The Sports & Entertainment Business Society offers information and
opportunities for those individuals interested in working in the
sports or entertainment industry or those that have a passion and
interest in these industries.
Highlights from 2008-2009
*Trip to Tampa, FL that included meeting with executives from the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Super Bowl Host
Committee
*Volunteer opportunities at the IMG World Congress of Sports
Conference in Miami,FL
*Guest speakers that included the Associate Controller of the
University Athletic Association and the Director of FAU’s Sport
Management program
*Information about local volunteer opportunities/internships in
the sports industry
For more information, please email gatorSEBS@gmail.com and join
our Facebook Group.
President: Jeremy Serkin, Class of 2011 and Jahmin Lee, Class of 2011
MBA Active organizes and promotes events that support a healthy and active lifestyle. A strong work/life balance is critical to the success of any leader or student and MBA Active strives to support this balance. We are dedicated to facilitating wellness initiatives – in any form – whether a running club, group fitness classes, or healthy restaurant reviews. In addition, MBA Active sponsors a speaker series featuring representatives from corporations that encourage wellness and subject matter experts on healthy living.
President: TBD
NAWMBA’s purpose is to open dialogue about gender and diversity issues in the workplace and the larger business community. The UF Chapter began in 1997 and is expanding and offers many opportunities for involvement and student leadership.
For more information please email us and join our Facebook Group.
President: TBD
NSHMBA
The Hispanic MBA Association was established for the expressed purpose of aiding Hispanic residents, Latin international students, and those interested in Hispanic/Latino Culture in the MBA program. We hope to increase enrollment of Hispanics in graduate management programs and to develop future Hispanic business leaders.
President: TBD
International Business Association
The IBA’s goal is to foster a global atmosphere at the Warrington College of Business and to be a voice for enhancing the international offerings of the MBA program. The IBA strives to enhance student, faculty and administration awareness of issues relating to the international business environment, promote cross-cultural awareness and integration, and foster career development in the international business arena.
President: TBD
Vice-President: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Marketing Club
The MBA Marketing Club is dedicated to providing a fun, educational experience that allows students to feel confident in their understanding of the marketing world by filling in the “gaps” that exist between the academic and working world. This experience encompasses everything from market research to advertisements that drive consumers toward promoted products. We learn about these aspects of marketing through case studies/competitions, experienced guest speakers, lively discussions and hands-on experience with analysis tools and product comparisons.
President: TBD
