Accounting Society
The MSU Texas Accounting Society provides students the opportunity to establish additional contacts with the profession. The Society provides a program of field trips, presentations by outside professionals, and other topics of interest to new accountants. The organization is actively supported by the Wichita Falls Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). This organization helps students to continue their contact with the profession following graduation.
Faculty Sponsor:
TBA
Information Technology Students of America (MSU TX ITSA)
The Midwestern State University, Texas, Information Technology Students of America (MSU TX ITSA), formerly known as CompTIA AITP, is a dynamic student organization dedicated to bridging the gap between academic learning and the professional IT world. At its core, MSU TX ITSA exists to foster a deeper understanding of how information technology drives modern business, equipping its members with this mission through educational programs, course development, industry standards advocacy, self-evaluation tools, and more — all designed to prepare students for real-world IT challenges.
Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Grace Zhang
(940) 397-3289
grace.zhang@msutexas.edu
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.
Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Grace Zhang
(940) 397-3289
grace.zhang@msutexas.edu
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business, to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement through research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. Delta Sigma Pi holds regular professional events to educate it members about a variety of business fields and job opportunities. Through these events, other meetings with business professionals, and community service, members have ample networking opportunities. In summary, Delta Sigma Pi strives to supplement the education of the students of the Dillard College of Business by providing practical opportunities to learn more about business and commerce. Delta Sigma Pi is open to all business majors that are in good standing with the Dillard College of Business.
Faculty Sponsor:
Dr. Niyati Kataria
(940) 397-4969
niyati.kataria@msutexas.edu
Financial Management Association (FMA)
The MSU Texas FMA chapter was established in the spring of 2005. The Financial Management Association national organization was established in 1970, and is a global leader in developing and disseminating knowledge about financial decision making. FMA's mission is to broaden the common interests between academicians and practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices, and to enhance the quality of education in finance.
The MSU Texas FMA chapter expects to serve as a communication channel between students and business professionals, to disseminate information about professional education and certification in finance and related business fields, to educate students on career opportunities along with requirements and benefits in specific fields, and to provide opportunities for students to build leadership, teamwork, and professional skills.
Student Advisory Board (S.A.B.)
The Student Advisory Board was created in Fall 2009 to help strengthen the connection between students and faculty. In Spring 2010, the board played an important role in supporting and preparing for the AACSB accreditation process. Today, the committee continues to focus on improving the student experience by working closely with college faculty, the Wichita Falls community, and fellow students.
S.A.B. members help shape the future of Dillard College by giving student input on its ongoing development as a professional business school. Members meet several times each semester with the Dean, business professionals, and faculty. Each year they work on new ideas and programs aimed at enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The S.A.B. is open to students at every academic level—Freshmen through Graduate students. To apply, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students are nominated by a Dillard professor. Please complete the fillable form application below, if interested!
Apply for the S.A.B.