What is DECA?
Collegiate DECA is an international association for college students that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. The organization integrates with college curricula through project-based activities, networking, and nearly 30 competitive events, such as business ethics and corporate finance.
NMU's Chapter
NMU's Collegiate DECA chapter was founded in February 2026 and immediately had success at the Michigan and International competitions, with every member placing top 6 in states and 2 who attended the International conference in Louisville, Kentucky (placing 1st and 2nd!).
At NMU DECA chapter meetings, we learn real-life business skills in "masterclass" format and train for our DECA competition events.
As a part of the Michigan Collegiate DECA division, NMU sends students to compete at the SCDC (State Career Development Conference). At SCDC, winners may advance to the International competition, ICDC.
At teh International Career Development Conference (ICDC), thousands of college students from DECA chapters across the world compete in events. In 2026, 2 NMU students attended and won big at ICDC in Louisville, Kentucky!
Friends.
Learning.
More than a resume.
Members of NMU DECA's inaugural chapter at the State Career Development Conference.
Bay City, Michigan
