The Strategic Management Society is the premier organization dedicated to the strategic management field. We welcome any individual who is active in strategic management-- including academic scholars and teachers as well as business practitioners and consultants-- to join us!
SMS helps its members advance their careers, grow their professional networks, promote their research, stay up-to-date on new developments in the field, and make lasting contributions that actively shape the future of strategic management scholarship and practice.
The Society offers multiple exciting member engagement webinar series, regular international conferences, three outstanding scholarly journals, Interest Group & Communities activities and networking, an Awards & Honors program to recognize excellence, and much more! SMS was instrumental in forming the field of Strategic Management and continues to service and provide a home for professionals involved in this area. Join us and become an involved contributor to the field of strategic management!
Throughout the year, SMS provides numerous opportunities for members to engage with others in the strategic management field.
One of our most recent – and most popular -- initiatives are live webinar series. In a calendar year, SMS hosts 30+ such events for members, covering a broad range of topics. For a full calendar of upcoming events and to see examples of past sessions, click below!
Do you want to be notified of new SMJ, SEJ, and GSJ issues and receive a newsletter devoted to highlighting SMS Journals? Would you like to participate in more Interest Group and Community activities, get more conference updates, and/or learn about SMS’s research grants? Check your communication preferences to make sure you have indicated your interests!
While you are updating your communication preferences, take a moment to review your SMS online profile. Perhaps you’ve changed institutions, have a new headshot, or would like to add to your bio. You can also manage your contact details (especially email address and affiliation) to make sure we are sending your updates to the correct inbox.
Sign into the SMS website and select ‘myProfile’ under the ‘myMemberTools’ or ‘myTools’ menu or sign into myProfile here:
Whether you are a young scholar looking to advance your career and grow your professional network; a senior academic seeking to promote your research, learn new teaching strategies or serve as a leader in the strategic management community; or a business practitioner or consultant needing to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field; SMS membership has much to offer you. The following benefits are available exclusively to SMS members.
Our members represent regions throughout the world, with 45% from North America, 33% from Europe, 15% from Asia, and 7% from Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and Africa. 24% of SMS members are doctoral students from schools around the world.
SMS membership is open to individuals actively involved in the field of strategic management. Membership runs on a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) basis and does not automatically renew.
Membership Dues:
Regular | $190 |
Student | $95 |
Emeritus | $95 |
SMS membership purchases are non-refundable.
Types of Membership:
Regular
Student
Emeritus
Questions or want to change something in your SMS Membership? Please visit the Membership FAQ or contact the SMS Office by email at sms@strategicmanagement.net.
While SMS does not have institutional membership, there are several ways in which your firm or school can be involved.
If any of these options are of interest to you, please contact the SMS Executive Office at:
sms@strategicmanagement.net.