About Us
The Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) was founded in 1984 to provide all students at UCI the opportunity to discover a career path based on their business interests and to advance the essential business skills in an effort to build a stepping stone into the business world. Our organization includes a versatile executive board of 11 members as well as club members of all different majors and grade levels. We strive to create well-rounded business-ready individuals who have the tools for success and the character for leadership. We create the business leaders of tomorrow.
Serving Since 1984
Being the oldest business organization at UCI, we have the knowledge and experience of the ups and downs which support us in knowing how to serve students most effectively. In present times at UCI, business is gaining the hot seat. Many new business organizations are coming about as well as majors and minors, yet we have the ability to withstand competition.
"Most Outstanding Academic Organization"
The Undergraduate Business Association was awarded "Most Outstanding Academic Organization" of the 2011-2012 school year at UC Irvine's Anteater Awards ceremony.
Our Services
For many, the undergraduate experience consists of developing interests and defining career goals. Once this is accomplished, students focus of honing the skills necessary to pursue these interests and goals. That is why the Undergraduate Business Association provides services in helping students gain a perspective on the career opportunities available to them, as well as develops the essential business skills necessary to attain their career goals.
Network of Top Ranked Employers
At the Undergraduate Business Association, we pride ourselves in having contacts with top ranked employers in their respective industries. The following is a list of some of the prestigious employers we have brought to UCI during the 2011-2012 academic year: Procter & Gamble (P&G), Deloitte Consulting, IBM, Verizon Wireless, Allergan, Nordstrom, NBC Universal, and Wells Fargo.
Diverse Range of Industries
What sets us apart from every other business organization at UCI is our mission to cater to every major industry in business. UBA give students the opportunity to gain exposure to all major industries and then spark a specific interest. In addition, we pride ourselves in hosting presentations with the most prestigious firms in their respective industries, which includes:
- IT Consulting
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Fashion
- Retail
- Airline
- Telecommunication
- Consumer Goods
- MBA Programs
- Financial Services
UBA Mission Statement
UNIQUE: We expose students to a diverse range of industries and bring recruiters from renowned companies to offer our members valuable opportunities to gain insight and build connections with the gatekeepers of these prestigious companies.
BENEFITS: We provide students with internship and job opportunities from company recruiters that recognize applicants affiliated with our “UBA” name.
ASPIRATION: We aspire to help undergraduates pinpoint their own interest in the diverse world of business.
Unique | Benefits | Aspiration
BENEFITS: We provide students with internship and job opportunities from company recruiters that recognize applicants affiliated with our “UBA” name.
ASPIRATION: We aspire to help undergraduates pinpoint their own interest in the diverse world of business.
Unique | Benefits | Aspiration