OUr mission…
The Women in Business Association was founded in 2013 to create a space for undergraduates at the University of Texas at Austin to learn more about business, foster community, and build professional skills. Today, WBA is open to all and strives to increase members' knowledge and involvement in the world of business by inviting educated and experienced professionals from various fields to speak with our organization. Members are encouraged to interact with our speakers to promote rapport within our organization and gain an increased understanding of what it is like to have a business career. We are open to all majors and are gender-inclusive! We emphasize professional development through corporate presentations, technical workshops, and informative events that help guide UT Austin undergraduates through the recruiting process. In addition, we focus on building personal connections between our members through unique social, fundraising, and philanthropy events, where members have a circle of friends and mentors.
we strive to…
Educate our members about the business world through our corporate speakers in order to foster professionalism and growth in our aspiring undergraduates
Provide our members with helpful career guidance
Engage in meaningful philanthropy that positively impacts the lives of those in our direct community and beyond, with an emphasis on female-focused service
Build personal networks for our members by hosting fun social events and unique fundraising activities
what do i gain as a wba member?
Professional
Engage in general meetings and external events with corporate sponsors, mostly from Fortune 500.
Receive helpful recruiting and networking tips.
Learn about various career paths in the business field.
Get the chance to participate in unique technical workshops.
Mentorship
Be mentored by an upperclassman.
Receive mentorship that is tailored to your career interest from upperclassmen and other experienced people in the organization through our Mentorship Program.
Philanthropy
Combine arts and crafts with service at on-campus events.
Make a tangible, positive impact through service.
Social
Become part of a "Family" in order to meet new people and build your personal network.
Attend fun socials that bring a personal flavor to your organizational involvement.
Check out our “How to Join” page to join NOW!
Our events…
We have a large variety of social events in WBA! Between joining a WBA “fam" crafting together, and participating in unique eating events- you'll meet incredible friends, find awesome mentors, and build a tight-knit community that supports you every step of the way.
Corporate events bring the business world directly to our members. Through general meetings and sessions with top corporate sponsors- including Fortune 500 companies- we get to learn directly from experienced professionals, explore different career paths, and start building our professional network early.
Academic and professional development events are designed to get our members job-ready. From technical workshops to recruiting deep-dives, these sessions are a great opportunity to learn practical and business skills so we can more easily tackle internships and career searches.
Philanthropy gives our members a fun, creative way to give back to our community. By combining hands-on projects-like craft nights-with meaningful outreach, WBA focuses on female-centered service that makes a genuine, positive difference on campus and in the Austin community.
Networking in WBA is all about making real, lasting connections. Whether you're chatting with industry pros, learning from upperclassmen, or connecting with peer mentors, these events give you the personal advice and insider tips you need to navigate college and your future career with confidence.