Student Engagement and Organizations
Student Organizations
Get involved in Student Organizations! COB Student Clubs have participated in national and international competitions and earned numerous awards. All clubs are open to any MSUB student regardless of academic major.
Accounting Club
To encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in accounting.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Debbie Schoenfeld | debra.schoenfeld@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1606
American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL)
Invest in tribal vitality through economic stimulation and leadership development
in business. All students are encouraged to participate in AIBL regardless of race,
academic major, or career objectives.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. AJ Otjen | aotjen@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1653
American Marketing Association (AMA)
To prepare students for their professional careers through experiences that inspire
students to cultivate strong networks, personal growth, and ethical leadership with
a community-oriented focus.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Anna Talafuse | anna.talafuse@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1609
Business Professional of America (BPA)
This club gives students the opportunity to further their knowledge and prepare for a career in today鈥檚 fast paced business environments. Think big-picture, discover your passion, and develop your leadership skills through community-based learning opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Heather Thompson-Bahm | heather.thompson14@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1692
Council of Student Advisors (CoSA)
The Council of Student Advisors is a board of student leaders representing the COB
student body. CoSA meets twice a semester with the Dean of the College of Business
to discuss student affairs, upcoming networking events witht he Business Advisory
Board, and special learning opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Susan Gilbertz | sgilbertz@msubillings.edu | 406.657.2183
Finance/Investment Club
To provide students with an opportunity to apply modern finance theory to investment
decisions involving actual market transactions. The Investment Club has the opportunity
to invest $50,000 each year in partnership with D.A. Davidson & Co. in the stock market.
Any profits earned by the club are split between D.A. Davidson & Co and the club.
This money can be used for student conferences and academic opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rakesh Sah | rsah@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1652
Women in Business
This club strives to create a network of support, mentorship, and aspiration through skill-building workshops, influential guest speakers, and relationship building with community-based organizations.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Heather Thompson-Bahm | heather.thompson14@msubillings.edu | 406.657.1692