Why Join BCITMA?

BCITMA offers unmatched access to events, industry connections, and exclusive opportunities designed to accelerate your marketing career. Here’s a look at what our members achieved last year.

Global Exposure

19 students traveled to New Orleans for the American Marketing Association’s International Collegiate Conference.

Professional Networking

We hosted Schmoozapalooza, bringing together 190 students and industry leaders in Yaletown for one of the year’s best networking events.

Industry Insights

25 members visited Hootsuite’s HQ, experiencing one of the world’s largest social media management platforms in action.

Making an Impact

Collaborating with Canadian Blood Services, our members organized a campus blood drive, resulting in 70 life-saving donations.

Read our Annual Report to learn more about our accomplishments!

Explore the BCITMA committees here.

Frequently Asked Questions

For any further questions, feel free to contact us here.

  • If you’re interested in joining a committee or would like to learn more, email the VP of your committee of choice here. In addition, we will reach out to you after you complete your membership form.

  • While we have our VP’s, every committee can have First-Year and Second-Year Directors, meaning they will take on more of a leadership role in the committee and train to potentially become the following year’s VP.

  • Yes! You can get in touch with the VPs of any committee and request to join and help out, whether as a General Member or a Director position.

  • As a First Year Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the BCITMA experience for all first-year students. Here's what you'll be responsible for:

    • Communication: Be the bridge between BCITMA and fellow first-year students. Keep them informed about upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities to grow.

    • Internal Operations: Learn the ins and outs of how a student-led organization operates. Contribute to our meetings and decision-making processes.

    • Event Planning: Work closely with our team to plan a spectacular event exclusively for first-year students. Put your creativity and organizational skills to the test!

    Benefits of Being a First-Year Liaison: 

    • Build Leadership Skills: Gain valuable leadership experience and boost your resume.

    • Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded students, faculty, and industry professionals.

    • Exclusive Insights: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a successful marketing association operates.

    Apply to become a First-Year Liasion here!

  • Joining the BCITMA requires a $60.00 membership fee, of which half goes to the BCIT Marketing Association, and the other half goes to the American Marketing Association. These membership dues are vital to fund the events and opportunities the BCITMA strives to give students. In other words, for the price of 10 coffees, you will get to have experiences that you can put on a resume for a lifetime.

    In the spirit of transparency, last year’s budget is included at the bottom of the annual report so you can see where every dollar of the BCITMA goes.

  • By joining the BCITMA, you become a member of the American Marketing Association. You will get access to benefits such as…

    …and so much more.