Northern Illinois University

American Marketing Association - College of Business - NIU

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The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the world's largest and most comprehensive professional marketing society. It consists of more than 45,000 worldwide members in 92 countries and 500 chapters (professional and collegiate) throughout North America.

The AMA is the only organization that provides direct benefits to marketing professionals in both business and education and serves all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students

It was founded in 1937 as a professional non-profit organization for marketers. AMA's purpose is to promote education; to assist in personal and professional career development among marketing professionals; and to advance the science and ethical practice of marketing disciplines

There are currently 390 AMA collegiate chapters and 14,000 student members across North America taking advantage of membership in marketing's premiere professional organization. Participation in the collegiate chapter is an integral part of the AMA experience. Involvement in activities, committees and service as an officer will provide practical marketing, advertising, management, promotion, and financial planning experience - experience that increases your value in today's competitive job environment. In addition to this valuable experience, you are entitled to enjoy the many benefits of student membership.


What's New

New Faculty Co-Advisor!

Dr. John Hansen of the Marketing department is now a faculty co-advisor for AMA working along with Dr. Geoff Gordon. Congratulations!

Pizza Villa Social Event

May 1st, 2008 @ 5:30 pm

Don't forget the AMA end of semester dinner celebration!

Its not too late to join!

If you are interested in joining AMA please see a member of the executive board or stop in the marketing office for an application.

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