Clubs and Organizations
The goal of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is to provide students with the training and tools they will need to succeed in the marketing profession. Students work with local, regional and national companies by conducting marketing research and spearheading various projects, which helps them gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom. They also host speakers from a variety of different companies and organizations throughout the semester. For more information, contact Dr. Monica Fine at mfine@coastal.edu.
The Coastal Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) is designed to support the student entrepreneur. No matter the major, if you want to run your own business, lead organizations in fundraising or make a living following your passion, this is the club for you! WE ARE A CLUB ABOUT DREAMING AND DOING! This organization is focused on hands-on experience in planning, starting, and running businesses, and other revenue-generating operations. The club also engages in outreach and education about entrepreneurship. We provide a forum for socializing and supporting each other as we follow our passions and network with others who have successfully done just that.
The Coastal Carolina Real Estate Club is a student initiative of Coastal Carolina University’s Grant Center for Real Estate and Economic Development. The club is open to all CCU students regardless of major. Club meetings will include guest speaking events, site tours, panel discussions, and social events. The club prepares its members for a world in which the business of real estate remains local while also becoming increasingly global. The club will provide career advice and professional development opportunities through resources on campus and contacts in the real estate industry. For more information about the Coastal Carolina Real Estate Club, contact Dr. Sourav Batabyal, assistant professor, at sbatabyal@coastal.edu or 843-349-2878.
Students selected as CoBE Associates will receive instruction and mentoring as they gain real-world practical experience that will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while producing and providing high-quality solutions for business clients. The CoBE Institute is a student-led organization that bridges the gap between the classroom and workplace experience by pairing high-achieving undergraduate business students with real-life business consulting projects. For information about CoBE Associates and the CoBE Institute, contact Cari Borisuk, director, at cborisuk@coastal.edu.
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity for men and women. It develops principled business leaders for the future by providing a lifetime of opportunity for its members. Delta Sigma Pi trains members in professional skills, leadership ethics, and service. Whether you're a business major, a young professional, or a business leader, Delta Sigma Pi has something for you. For more information, contact Dr. Larry Smith at lsmith2@coastal.edu or visit https://www.deltasigmapi.org/.
The Economics Club provides a networking and practical education environment for students interested in economics. Membership is open to all students. Past club-sponsored events include the campus salvage program at CCU, a successful donations drive for an Iraqi orphanage, and student-driven research projects. Future plans include bringing in speakers from the business community. For more information, please contact Dr. Andrew Weinbach, at aweinbac@coastal.edu.
The Finance Club provides a networking and practical-education environment for finance students, however, any student is welcome to join to learn about the financial industry. Club leaders invite professional speakers from the business community, plan seminars on the career-planning process, provide small practical applications on investing and travel to various organizations around the United States. Club leaders also offer new members academic direction within the Wall College of Business. For more information, contact faculty advisor Dr. Robert Burney at robert@coastal.edu.
The PGA Golf Management Club is an organization based around the PGA Golf Management Program. Throughout the year, events include golf tournaments, guest speakers, and socials. Membership is open to PGA Golf Management students only. For more information, please contact Gil Feagin in Wall 122 or by email at wfeagin@coastal.edu.
Rotaract clubs are part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. This effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its outreach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides administrative support that helps Rotaract clubs thrive. Membership is by invitation only. For more information, contact Daniel Hucks, advisor, at jdhucks@coastal.edu.
The mission of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) club is to provide an opportunity for its members to increase management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability. The SHRM interacts with students, the community, and other SHRM organizations across the country in pursuit of that goal. SHRM is open to all students at CCU. For more information, please contact Dr. Jessica Doll at jdoll@coastal.edu. You may also visit SHRM's Coastal Connections webpage.