Student Clubs and Organizations
The GSB is home to a robust MBA student government and nearly 70 student organizations.
Student Associations
MBA Student Association
The MBA Student Association (SA) is the elected student body government that acts as a liaison with the school administration and faculty. The Association is composed of a board of directors (the Senate) and several standing committees. [Email GSB Student Association]
Phd Student Association
The PhD Student Association is the elected student body government that acts as a liaison with the school administration and faculty. The Association is composed of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Chair. The PhD Student Association works to enrich the quality of social and academic life for doctoral students in Stanford's Graduate School of Business.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Africa Business Club
The Africa Business Club's purpose is to raise awareness of African business and cultures; promote discussion of economic, political and social issues in Africa; encourage the School to seek more students from Africa; provide a platform for students interested in careers in Africa to meet with employers; and encourage development of case studies. [Email Club leadership]
Arts, Media and Entertainment
The Arts, Media & Entertainment Club strives to increase awareness in the arts, media and entertainment (AME) arenas through education and professional opportunities, network-building with alumni and industry representatives, and showcasing the creative talent and artistic diversity within the GSB community. [Email Club leadership]
Asian Society
The Asian Society seeks to promote social networking opportunities among students of Asian origin or descent, as well as those students who are interested in Asian culture. [Email Club leadership]
Basketball Club
The Basketball Club aims to enrich the student community at the GSB by creating a positive basketball community—composed of a diverse group of students within the GSB.
Black Business Student Association (BBSA)
The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) serves as a support network for Black MBA, PhD and Sloan students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Brewers Guild
The GSB Brewers Guild is open to a wide spectrum of students with interest in brewing and the beer industry. From novices to those with professional aspirations, the Guild aims to advance knowledge and experience in brewing science and the beer industry. [Email Guild leadership]
Canadian Club
The Canadian Club caters to students who have spent time growing up, studying or working in Canada. The club holds various events throughout the year to celebrate being Canadian, sharing our culture with the GSB community, and acting as liaisons between the GSB and Canadian industry.
Catholic Students Association (CSA)
The Catholic Student Association (CSA) is committed to fostering a spiritual element within the GSB. CSA coordinates religious and social interaction amongst GSB Catholics, extending from weekly mass and prayer sessions, to BBQs, talks and other social events. [Email Club leadership]
Challenge for Charity (C4C)
Challenge for Charity is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1984 by a GSB student whose sister had Down's Syndrome. Its mission is to encourage philanthropic involvement and school unity through a competition of nine West Coast business schools, primarily to benefit Special Olympics as well as one other local charity for each school. The volunteering and fundraising efforts culminate at C4C Weekend, where the nine schools compete in a sports competition held each spring at Stanford. [Email C4C leadership]
Christians in Business
Christians in Business provides a forum for people interested in Christianity to discuss and debate religious issues and build community through social events and activities. [Email Club leadership]
Education Club
The Education Club engages Stanford business and education school students in discussion about education issues, their role in education, and business' role in education. The club grew out of the 1994-95 Public Management Initiative on Education. [Email Club leadership]
Energy Club
The club seeks to become the center for energy-related interactions at the GSB by bringing together students, faculty members, and guests to explore issues impacting the oil and gas, wind energy, solar energy, fuel cell and power sectors, as well as energy security and the environment. [Email Club leadership]
Entrepreneur Club
The Entrepreneur Club provides exposure to mentorship and networking opportunities with outside business owners and builds relationships between the GSB and the entrepreneurial community in Silicon Valley. [Email Club leadership]
Environmentally Sustainable Business Club
The Environmentally Sustainable Business Club's goal is to inform students about environmental concerns they will have to respond to in a business context. [Email Club leadership]
Epicureans @ the GSB (E@T)
Membership provides access to small group theme dinners with six to eight students, faculty, or other interesting Silicon Valley residents. [Email Club leadership]
Europe Club
The Europe Club is the link between the business community of Europe and GSB students. It also represents an important social platform for the diverse European student body and others interested in European culture. [Email Club leadership]
Family Business Club
The Family Business Club exists to bring together people who have an interest in family businesses and to create a forum for the interchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices. [Email Club leadership]
Finance and Investment Club
The Finance & Investment Club provides its members with a forum to explore and learn about various aspects of the financial world. A primary club activity is the management of a $150,000 portfolio that is part of the Business School's endowment. [Email Club leadership]
Golf Club
The GSB Golf Club's mission is to provide its members with opportunities to learn the game of golf. [Email Club leadership]
Government and Politics Club
The club's mission is to provide a non-partisan forum to discuss government and political issues, bring government officials to campus as speakers, and offer opportunities to meet with government officials in California and elsewhere. [Email Club leadership]
Greater China Business Club
The Greater China Business Club is an exchange for GSB and non-GSB students who are interested in business in the Greater China region: Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong. The club provides opportunities to connect with each other, share knowledge, learn, discover, and create opportunities. [Email Club leadership]
GSB Band
The GSB Band's purpose is to present an opportunity for musically-inclined GSB students to perform; to provide ongoing entertainment in musical form; and to act, through creative expression, as social and political commentators on life at the GSB. [Email Club leadership]
GSB Dogs
GSB Dogs is a club for GSB dogs, dog owners, and dog lovers. The club sponsors a quarterly off-leash dog party where GSBers get to meet the "dogs behind the students." The club also facilitates dog-sitting arrangements. [Email Club leadership]
GSB Gives Back
GSB Gives Back is an independent, student-led organization responsible for holding the GSB's largest annual school-wide charity event, the Charity Auction. Now in its 20th year, the GSB Gives Back Charity Auction is one of the major student events. Proceeds are donated to organizations chosen by the auction team and the student body.
GSB Show
The annual GSB show is a long-standing tradition at Stanford. It is entirely student-written and student-run, consisting of videos, skits, and hilarious song and dance numbers, all designed to bring a bit of humor and wit to all. [Email Student Show leadership]
Health and Fitness Association
The Association is a forum for all students who possess a long-term interest in the health and fitness industry. The mission is two-fold: (1) to build a network for those interested in launching careers in this very early-stage, rapid-growth industry by facilitating communication and creating forums for sharing ideas, experiences, and contacts and (2) to increase learning and awareness of the benefits of health and fitness by providing educational speakers and events at the GSB and publicizing events taking place in the broader community. [Email Association leadership]
Health Care Club
The Stanford Health Care Club's mission is to build networks to help students explore, pursue and continue careers in businesses related to health care and the life sciences. [Email Club leadership]
High Tech Club
The mission of the High Tech Club is to provide opportunities for members to share knowledge in technology fundamentals and trends, to gain access to employment resources, and to network with technology leaders. [Email Club leadership]
Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)
The Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) is a community of students of Latino heritage whose goal is to increase interaction with alumni, undergraduates, and students in other graduate programs at Stanford; foster professional and personal development; and encourage leadership, both within the GSB and in the greater Latino community. [Email HBSA leadership]
I Have a Dream (IHAD)
More than 10 years ago, a dedicated group started I Have a Dream (IHAD), a unique mentoring and tutoring program for students in East Palo Alto. GSB IHAD adopts one class of students and follows them through high school graduation, providing mentoring, tutoring, and support. [Email IHAD leadership]
International Development Club
The “ID” Club aims to develop awareness, educate, and foster international development at the GSB by addressing students’ interest in building communities and businesses in the developing world. The club works closely with the leadership of the Public Management Program (PMP) and the Global Management Program (GMP). [Email Club leadership]
JD/MBA Association
The JD/MBA Association is a resource for students who are either considering pursuing the dual degree or have already enrolled at both the business and law schools. [Email Association leadership]
Jewish Business Student Association (JBSA)
The mission of the Jewish Business Student Association is to provide a welcoming Jewish community for all GSB students and their significant others. [Email Association leadership]
Latin American Student Association (LASA)
The goal of the Latin American Student Association (LASA) is to strengthen bonds among the Latin community at the GSB and all those interested in it, while increasing awareness of Latin issues. To fulfill its end, LASA organizes parties, barbecues and other social gatherings, speakers series, career development activities, and academic related events. [Email Club leadership]
Management Consulting Club
The Consulting Club brings students together who are interested in the profession of consulting. [Email Club leadership]
Marketing Club
The Marketing Club is the business school's primary club for those with an interest, background, and/or career aspiration in marketing. [Email Club leadership]
Middle East and North Africa Club
The Middle East and North Africa Club promotes the Middle East and North Africa at the GSB through speakers and recruiting events. [Email Club leadership]
Outdoor Adventures Club
The Outdoor Adventures Club sponsors trips every fall that remain a favorite tradition among students on their way into the GSB. Lead by second-year MBAs, the trips sample the myriad outdoor adventure options the great state of California offers. [Email Club leadership]
Out4Biz
Out4Biz is a social and socially active organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students at the GSB. The goals are to provide a community for LGBT students; to serve as a resource for our membership and the Stanford GSB Community as a whole; and to increase awareness of LGBT issues in business. [Email Club leadership]
Private Equity Club
The club is devoted to fostering awareness of and interest in the private investment industry. Club activities focus on middle-stage growth equity and late-stage LBO investments. [Email Club leadership]
Product Design and Manufacturing Club
The Product Design & Manufacturing Club is for those who appreciate the importance of creation. The club provides opportunities to learn more about how designers and inventors create everyday products to make our lives easier.
Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club focuses on the buildings, spaces and communities where people live, work, and play. Finance, economics, legal and regulatory procedures, architecture and design, and urban planning are topics that may be covered. [Email Club leadership]
Retail Club
The Retail Club is designed for students interested in learning about or pursuing a career in the retail industry. The club has a broad industry and functional reach. Events throughout the year promote learning in both the "bricks and mortar" and e-commerce sales channels. In addition, events are organized to expose members to retailers in a variety of segments and functional areas. [Email Club leadership]
Rugby Club
Rugby Club is for anyone interested in the game of rugby. They offer weekly practices and scrimmages in the fall and winter in preparation for the culmination of the season: the World MBA Rugby Championships held at Duke University. [Email Club leadership]
Ski and Snowboard Club
The club's mission is to provide a forum for individuals interested in alpine skiing, snow boarding, and other winter recreational activities. [Email Club leadership]
Soccer Club
The GSB Soccer Club aims to promote a balance between fun and serious soccer for all GSB students. [Email Club leadership]
Social Venture Club
The Social Venture Club explores the blurring boundaries between the public and private sectors in the belief that business has more than one bottom line, and that nonprofit and governmental organizations can benefit from applying business principles and skills to deliver public services. [Email Club leadership]
South Asian Students Association (SASA)
SASA is for students interested in the rich cultural and religious heritage of the seven countries. The club also facilitates an exchange of ideas between Silicon Valley professionals and GSB students. [Email SASA leadership]
Sports Management Club
The Sports Management Club provides opportunities to meet with key businesspeople in the world of athletics. In the past, the club has hosted guest speakers, small group dinners, career panels, and outings with individuals involved in the business side of sports [Email Club leadership]
Stanford Management Internship Fund (SMIF)
The Stanford Management Internship Fund is dedicated to providing high quality management skills to nonprofit and public organizations by encouraging Stanford MBAs to pursue summer internships in those sectors. Over the past twenty years, SMIF has funded over 200 internships in almost 150 organizations. [Email SMIF leadership]
Tennis Club
The GSB Tennis Club brings together tennis players at the GSB, those who want to learn, and alumni to encourage and facilitate more playing and learning, and to expand networks through tennis.
Texas Club
The Texas Club is comprised of students who are from Texas, who are interested in finding jobs in Texas, or who simply have an interest in Texan issues. [Email Club leadership]
Travel and Hospitality Club
The Travel and Hospitality Club seeks to become the center for travel and hospitality-related interactions at the GSB. We aim to bring together students, faculty members, alumni, and guests to explore issues related to all areas of leisure and business travel. The club focuses on career and professional development, education about the travel and hospitality sectors, and provides opportunities for networking and social events. [Email Club leadership]
Venture Capital Club
The Venture Capital Club sponsors a variety of group events with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, including small group dinners, speaker presentations, workshops, and other social events. Club members range from those with previous experience to those who are exploring the venture industry for the first time. [Email Club leadership]
Veterans Club
The Veterans Club is the School's association of military veterans. The club is open to all GSB students and attempts to relate the unique experiences of military service to current events and business problems that managers are likely to encounter, including strategic, human resources, and operational issues. The club serves as resource for members to foster professional and personal development while encouraging leadership, both within the GSB and in the greater business community. [Email Club leadership]
Wine Circle
The GSB Wine Circle seeks to provide a foundation of knowledge and tasting experiences to further students' enjoyment and understanding of wine in an informal social setting. [Email Club leadership]
Women in Management (WIM)
Women in Management is a student-led organization that supports women achieving their full professional potential by providing mentorship, guidance, and a forum for education and the exchange of ideas on issues women face in leadership roles. [Email WIM leadership]
GSB-Affiliated Organizations
BizKids
The purpose of BizKids is to provide GSB families with a friendly and supportive community. We strive to connect these families by offering fun and educational activities for kids and their parents to enjoy together.
BizPartners
BizPartners is a social organization formed to facilitate the transition to life at Stanford for the spouse, partner, or family member of a GSB student. [Email Club Leadership]
Stanford Business Reporter
The Reporter is the official student newspaper of Stanford Business School. An online version is also available. [Email Reporter Leadership]
Administrative Committees
Admissions Outreach Council
The Admissions Outreach Council (AOC) function as an extension of the MBA Admissions Office in their recruitment and outreach efforts. Volunteers serve in various roles throughout the academic year, including hosting visitors in a class, having lunch with prospective students, conducting tours of the GSB, and providing insight to prospective students at information sessions and Admit Weekend events.
Admit Weekend Committee
The Admit Weekend Committee members organize the weekend experience for the newly admitted students. Over 400 admitted students visit the GSB during two different weekends. The Committee executes informational programs to demonstrate the academic and career opportunities at the GSB, and to showcase the unique nature of the GSB community.
Board Fellows
Founded by students in 1997, the Board Fellows program prepares Stanford MBAs for responsible community leadership by providing apprenticeships with Bay Area nonprofit boards. [Email Board Fellows leadership]
fACT (Future Alumni Consulting Team)
The Stanford Alumni Consulting Team (ACT) was founded in 1987 by two GSB graduates who recognized the potential for sharing professional expertise with nonprofit agencies. Stanford fACT is designed to enable current students to work on meaningful ACT projects with Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni. [Email fACT leadership]
Global Management Immersion Experience (GMIX) Ambassadors
GMIX Ambassadors are a conduit for communicating student views, suggestions, and constructive feedback to the Global Management Program (GMP). They help students understand the program by providing advice, answering common questions, and referring students to relevant resources.
Global Management Program (GMP) Student Leadership
The mission of the GMP is to develop future leaders with a global mindset and a commitment to making a positive impact as managers on the world and its people. The GMP offers academic and experiential learning opportunities for students who wish to be effective in a global environment.
Leadership Perspectives Committee
The student leaders of the Committee are responsible for identifying and recruiting speakers, serving as class liaisons, and facilitating discussions for " Leadership Perspectives," a 4-unit elective which explores the principles and practices by which leaders institutionalize particular values within the organizations they lead.
Personal Side of Leadership Committee
The Personal Side of Leadership Committee provides students with a forum to explore how to lead a life that is both internally and externally satisfying. The Committee is responsible for inviting leaders and students, and for programmatic logistics.
Public Management Initiative (PMI)
The Public Management Initiative (PMI) allows GSB students to execute an in-depth exploration of a specific public management topic each academic year. Students collaborate to choose the PMI topic around which they build a program that includes independent academic study, campus-wide activities, panel discussions, workshops, case studies, and community service projects.
Public Management Program (PMP) Executive Committee
The PMP offers a comprehensive approach to public management education through academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities. This program prepares students to assume community leadership roles throughout their careers and to improve the effectiveness of public organizations. The Committee helps organize community activities, retreats, speakers, conferences, and social events. [Email PMP leadership]
View from the Top (VFTT)
View from the Top (VFTT) is the premier speaker series at the Stanford Business School. Each year, the series brings leaders from a variety of industries to campus to discuss their business and leadership philosophies with students. [Email VFTT leadership]