Student Organizations

BAP

Beta Alpha Psi is a worldwide honors organization for accounting, finance, and information systems students.  The mission of Beta Alpha Psi is to inspire and support excellence by encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, and information systems; providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

JSU's chapter was started in August 2015. Since then, our chapter has earned superior status each year. Membership requirements include a 3.0 overall and major GPA. Our activities include professional speakers, workshops on career skills, service projects, visits to local high schools and community colleges, regional and annual meetings, and many more.

Financial Management Association

The Financial Management Association (FMA) is a professional student organization committed to enhancing knowledge in financial decision-making and promoting finance as a dynamic career path. Our mission is to foster academic excellence, encourage professional development, and build strong connections with the regional financial community.

A cornerstone of our program is the Padgham Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). This hands-on initiative allows students to manage a real investment portfolio under faculty guidance. By analyzing financial data and applying classroom concepts, participants gain invaluable experience in portfolio management and investment strategy—skills essential for success in the finance industry.

FMA also hosts a variety of networking and mentorship events, including BBQ with Bankers and activities with professionals from credit unions and financial services firms. These events provide students with direct access to industry insights, career advice, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

Omicron Delta Epsilon – Kappa Chapter of Alabama

Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is one of the largest and most prestigious international honor societies in the field of economics, with over 640 chapters worldwide. Our chapter at Jacksonville State University is proud to represent the Kappa Chapter of Alabama.

ODE's mission is to recognize academic excellence and celebrate exceptional achievements in economics. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least 12 semester hours in economics with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in those courses, and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Beyond academic recognition, ODE fosters stronger connections between students and faculty through a variety of activities. These may include guest speakers, group discussions, meetings, tutoring opportunities, and community service efforts such as canned food drives. We also organize field trips related to economics and business.

Each spring, we host our induction ceremony and take part in the College of Business & Industry’s Business Honors Awards—a celebration of excellence across our academic community.