Business Professionals of America (BPA) at the University of Texas at Dallas
Academic Interests
The purpose of UTD's BPA Chapter are:
- to assist local chapter members in leadership and development
- to unite in a common professional bond without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin of students enrolled in classes with business employment as their objective
- to develop leadership abilities through participation in business and/or office education, civic, recreational, and social activities
- to assist students in establishing realistic employment objectives
- to create enthusiasm for learning
- to promote high standards in ethics, workmanship, and scholarship
- to develop the ability of students to plan together, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of democratic processes
- to foster an understanding of the functions of labor, entrepreneurial, and management organizations in the American free enterprise system
- to develop competent, aggressive leaders in business and/or office education
- to develop and strengthen members' confidence in themselves and their work
- to provide satisfactory social and recreational activities
- to foster practical application of business and/or office education skills through competition. Mission The mission of the UTD BPA is to contribute to the preparation of global professionals through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.