East Carolina University's chapter of the society for advancement of management.

What is SAM?

Society for Advancement of Management, Inc. (SAM) is a nonprofit organization established in 1912 and founded for the purpose of promoting scientific study of the principles governing organized efforts in industrial and economic life. Today, we fulfill this mission through the study of management theory and practice.In the East Carolina University chapter of SAM is a compilation of individuals from a variety of business respects who come together with the common interest of increasing management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability.

Open to all majors?YesDues?No
Open to all years?YesMeetings?Yes, Bi-weekly
Graduation Cord?YesAvailable Leadership Positions?Always

What to Expect

  • Guest Speakers - Every so often in place of a meeting, we may have a guest speaker ranging from campus help/resources, successful leaders in the job market to alumni.

  • Networking Opportunities - Meeting new peers through the club, networking events and mixers with other clubs and getting opportunities to meet guest speakers.

  • Getting Involved on Campus - Joining clubs and being an active participant is a great way to start getting involved and putting yourself out there.

  • Building Your Resume - Not only is SAM a national charter, but there are many leadership opportunities that would look great on any resume.

  • Building Your Alumni Network - Being a national charter organization means Alum from all over the United States, broadening your horizon outside of university.


Get in Contact with us

  • Email - Our general email where you can reach out to us at any time.

  • Instagram - One of our more active platforms where you can actively engage with us and see what we are up too!

  • LinkedIn - Where current and past members can stay in contact to build up each other's network.

  • GroupMe - Where you can join our group chat and keep in contact with us.

  • Calendar - Where you can stay up-to-date with the latest SAM news! (under construction)


Member's Page

Under Construction

  • Member Highlights Form - TBA

  • Club Calendar - TBA

  • Meeting Notes - TBA


Alumni's Page

Under Construction


Up & Coming Events

  • Sept 14 - Resume Building Work Shop

  • Sept 20 - A Roadmap for Aspiring Young Leaders (Guest Speaker)

  • Oct 4 - Canceled

  • Oct 18 - Networking Game Night with ACM

  • Nov 1 - TBA

  • Nov 15 - TBA

  • Nov 11 - Manage-A-Hack with ACM. RSVP is mandatory, RSVP Here to secure your spot, more information on what 'Manage-A-Hack' is on engage.

  • Nov 29 - Parker's BBQ Service & Semester Send-off