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Welcome to GGU Marketing Club!
GGU's Marketing Club is a student-run organization that provides professional development and networking opportunities for students interested in marketing and public relations careers. As a collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association, GGU Marketing club has a strong relationship with the AMA San Francisco professional chapter (sfama.org).
Our Mission
The GGU Marketing Club wants our members to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Our goals are to:
- Prepare students for future careers by helping them hone important professional skills and develop the knowledge and understanding of modern industry practices
- Educate students on relevant topics and issues in the fields of marketing and public relations
- Cultivate relationships with San Francisco Bay Area marketing professionals
- Enhance classroom learning through practical application of marketing and public relations skills
- Represent Golden Gate University and maintain GGU's reputation as a source of marketing talent
- Career fairs and recruiting presentations
- Industry panels
- Professional events
- Marketing conferences
- Regular meetings
- Workshops on skills and career development
- Social mixers - every third Thursday of the month
- Co-sponsored events with marketing clubs from other schools
Student Membership
The Marketing Club is open to all GGU students, both undergraduate and graduate. No prior experience is necessary.
In fact, the Marketing Club will help you develop your leadership skills and gain valuable experience in PR and marketing!
Membership for the Marketing Club is free. We recruit for new members during Fall and Spring semesters. Membership benefits include:
- Subscription to the monthly Club Newsletter, which contains information on upcoming club events, announcements, career opportunities
- Access to the club's blog
- Alumni connection
- Reduced fees for events sponsored by AMA and other professional associations
We are always looking for ambitious students who want to become part of GGU Marketing Club. If you are interested in joining, feel free to drop by at one of our weekly meetings or send us an email to gguama@gmail.com.
For the latest updates on activities and upcoming events, join the GGU Marketing Club on LinkedIn and Blogger, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Join the American Marketing Association
Students may join the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the San Francisco AMA chapter, although AMA membership is not necessary to join GGU Marketing Club. AMA membership benefits include:
- Reduced rates for SFAMA events for professional development and networking
- Access to the SFAMA job board, which lists internships and full-time positions and allows members to post resumes for viewing by prospective employers
- Affiliation with the AMA after graduation through a reduced-rate "Bridge" membership
Student membership of the American Marketing Association is $60 per year and includes membership in the San Francisco professional chapter, SFAMA. Applications for the AMA student membership can be picked up in the School of Business office suite.
The application must be completed, signed by the student, and delivered, with dues payment, to:
Dr. Blodwen Tarter, Marketing Club faculty advisor Ageno School of Business Suite, 4th floor 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact the GGU Marketing Club at gguama@gmail.com
Join the American Marketing Association (AMA) Students may join the American Marketing Association and the San Francisco AMA chapter. Student member benefits include:
