The Marketing Association strives to create an environment where Merage students can grow professionally and experience the world of marketing. We leverage our experience, network, and knowhow to educate students on the career paths within marketing, prepare for the internship and full-time job search and connect them with leaders in the industry. Our goal is to prepare students to become future marketing leaders after graduation.
About Merage MA
Mission Statement
The Marketing Association at The Paul Merage School of Business is committed to:
- The professional development of students interested in marketing careers.
- Increased corporate community awareness of the quality of Merage students.
- Promotion and development of Merage as an incubator of marketing and strategy talent.
- Strengthening relationships with alumni in various fields of marketing.
Marketing Association club events are designed to expose members to the myriad of marketing and strategy opportunities available, as well as provide a forum for strong relationship building both within Merage as well as the outside business community.
Objectives
- To educate students about the various sectors and functional areas within the marketing industry
- To develop strong relationships with Merage students and local marketing companies
- To maintain strong relationships with Merage alumni and current students in other programs such as Flex MBA and EMBA
- To provide networking opportunities for all who are interested in a career in the marketing function across all industries
Club Activities
- Speaker series with thought leaders in marketing
- Company site visits
- Interview and resume workshops
- Internship and full-time job guidance
Board Members
2023-2024 School Year
Zeel Sheth – FTMBA ’24
Co-President
shethz@uci.edu
Zeel Sheth is currently in her final year of the full-time MBA program at the UC Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business. Originating from Western India, Zeel’s roots instilled in her a profound curiosity for diverse cultures, which she has passionately pursued throughout her academic and professional journey. She commenced her academic voyage at VIT, focusing on Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her career began at KPMG, as a Risk Analyst, gaining invaluable experience across multiple sectors, including Technology, CPG, and Finance. Her intrigue in security and strategy consulting grew as she adeptly designed risk mitigation strategies for top-level executives. Her journey continued when she transitioned to EY as a Senior Consultant. In this capacity, she spearheaded international teams covering EMEA, NA, and APAC, dedicated to optimizing business processes and delivering top-tier solutions to her clients.
Events
Coming soon!
Contact
Interested in getting involved with the Merage Marketing Association? We’d love to hear from you!
Please reach out to current Co-President, Zeel Sheth with any inquiries: shethz@uci.edu.
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