Professional Associations
Membership of a student chapter of a professional organisation reflects well on the students who are involved. Their participation shows that they are keen students who are interested in their chosen field.
Below are web sites of various Professional Associations that may be of interest to you.
- AIESEC is the leading Global organisation which develops youth leadership through an International Traineeship Exchange Program.
- APESMA The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) is an industrial association representing the interests of over 27,000 Engineers, Scientists, Veterinarians, Surveyors, Information Technology Professionals, Pharmacists, Architects, Managers and Transport Professionals.
- AusBiotech is Australia's Biotechnology Industry Organisation, which represents over 3,000 members, covering the human health, agricultural, medical device, bioinformatics, environmental and industrial sectors in biotechnology.
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Human Resources Institute offers FREE Student Membership for full time HR or psychology students.
- AusIMM The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) represents the interests of professionals associated with the mining, exploration and minerals processing industries. Our members are drawn from all sections of industry: private enterprise, government, research, education and consultancies.
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers is an association of qualified landscape design and management professionals who have a sound knowledge of landscape design principles, professional ethics, plants and environmental management.
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Institute of Project Management
- Australian Marketing Institute is the professional association for marketers. It offers a respected and authoritative voice for the profession, strong advocacy of the highest standards in marketing as well as the opportunity to achieve career advancement and enhanced credibility in the profession through professional development programs, access to the latest information on marketing practice and networking with fellow practitioners.
- Australian Mathematical Society
- Australian Medical Association (South Australia) Inc AMA is the voice of the medical profession. The AMA is at the forefront of issues with Federal and State Governments on matters which confront the medical profession.
- Australian Psychological Society is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 17,500 members.
- The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) is a learned society of approximately 1,200 members, embracing professional earth scientists specialising in the practical application of the principles of physics and mathematics to solve problems in a broad range of geological situations.
- CPA is Australia's premier professional organisation of Certified Practising Accountants. A degree in finance, accounting or business is a great start. But if you want to become a leader in these fields you need to be positioned to take advantage of career opportunities that come your way. Your CPA qualification gives you the edge you need to get to the top.
- Design Institute of Australia is Australia's professional membership body for designers and design businesses.
- Electronics & ICT Association is the peak body in South Australia representing the $7.5 billion electronics and ICT industry. EICTA is a non-profit, member based organisation that delivers tailored networking events, professional development courses, business advice and lobbying opportunities.
- Engineers Australia SA Division (EA) is a fantastic organisation for engineering students and graduates. Encompassing an international network of members from every industry, providing a means for continuing professional and personal development through local national and international events.
- Financial Planning Association
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) is committed to raising standards in the securities and financial services industry.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Register for the CA Online student community and find out more about the opportunities. Becoming a CA can really launch you into your dream career.
- Institution of Chemical Engineers
- Law Society of South Australia
- Market Research Society of Australia
- National Institute of Accountants (NIA) represents over 13,500 accounting, business and finance professionals nationally (including over 2,100 in South Australia). Our members are represented at all levels in accounting, business advisory and finance roles across all industry sectors and in public practice.
- Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- Royal Australian Institute of Architects
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