University of Manitoba - Asper School of Business

Student Life

The Asper student experience isn't about school - it's about life.

Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, you'll find endless opportunities at the Asper School of Business to forge not just business connections but lifelong friendships. To develop as a leader, as a human being, as a member of the community. To follow your passions, expand your professional capacity, and have fun. It's all part of building a meaningful future for yourself and those around you. All you have to do is - get involved!

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Take the lead. Our Commerce Students’ Association is the envy of business schools across North America. Join over 50 student leaders and countless other volunteers working hard to organize and promote more than 60 events and conferences.

Make a difference. Take part in incredible fundraisers like Shinerama and 5 Days for the Homeless and help those in need. Asper students are famous for it!

Get competitive. Our students have won over fifty business planning competitions and over $1 million in prize money, and have launched companies with a market capitalization worth over $400 million.

Go social. Our student groups extend your learning through fun, peer-organized activities. From weekly networking events to national case competitions, there's something for everyone.

Open doors. The Asper School of Business offers many services and programs to enrich your experience while attending classes and help you succeed before and after you graduate. These include our Career Development Centre, our International Exchange Program, and the Aboriginal Business Education Partners, which assists aboriginal students who are interested in obtaining a B. Comm. (Hons.) degree.

Asper Student Groups

Join a student group at the Asper School and you're guaranteed to meet incredible guest speakers, make invaluable connections, and forge friendships with students whose interests and goals are the same as yours.

CSA: Commerce Student Association

AIESEC: Association of International, Economics, Science and Commerce Students

AIMS: Association of International Management Students

ASBAA: Asper School of Business Accounting Association

AIMS: Association of International Management Students

ASBARC: Asper School of Business Athletics Recreational Council

ASCA: Asper Students' Co-op Association

BGS: Beta Gama Sigma

CEO: Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization

CSA First Year Committee

JDC West: Jeux De Commerce West

MISA: Management Information Systems Association