Postsecondary Division

The Business Professionals of America Postsecondary State Leadership Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event will be held at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Students in attendance will participate in more than 65 different Workplace Skills Assessment Program events. View the information below for more details.

2024-2025 Chapters

The Michigan Association has an extremely strong postsecondary division. The following schools currently have postsecondary chapters in Michigan:

Alma College
Bay College/LSSU Regional Center Escanaba
Davenport University
Ferris State University
Kellogg Community College
Montcalm Community College
Northwood University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University

Starting a Postsecondary Chapter

If you wish to start a chapter, visit the How To Join section of our website and complete the steps located at that page. Additional questions may be directed to maurice.henderson@emich.edu.

2024-2025 Postsecondary Events & Deadlines

The following dates apply to the Postsecondary Division only. Refer to our full calendar for more dates and deadlines.

November 1, 2024

Preliminary Membership Dues Deadline
Submitted via online membership system at register.bpa.org

December 16, 2024

Registration Opens for the 2025 Postsecondary State Leadership Conference

January 8, 2025

New Chapter Charter Deadline (Deadline for new Postsecondary chapters to join)

January 22, 2025

Membership Dues Deadline
Submitted via online membership system at register.bpa.org

January 22, 2025

Conference Registration Deadline
Submitted online at www.michiganbpa.org/ps-slc-registration

January 31, 2025

Presubmitted Events Deadline
See instructions located at www.michiganbpa.org/ps-slc-presubmitted-events

January 31, 2025

Refund Request Deadline
Submitted to State Office at www.michiganbpa.org/slc-registration-refund-request

February 5, 2025

Dues Payment Deadline
Submit to National Center and State Office as needed

Conference Registration Payment Deadline
Submit to State Office (You may bring to the state conference if it is convenient.)

February 8, 2025

State Leadership Conference
Davenport University-Grand Rapids, MI

Competitive Events Guidelines & Supporting Documents

Visit the Competitive Events page of our website.

2024-2025 List of Competitions

The following is a list of events that will be offered at the Postsecondary Division state conference in Grand Rapids:

FINANCE

• Advanced College Accounting

• Banking & Finance

• College Accounting

• Financial Analyst Team

• Financial Math & Analysis Concepts-Open Event

• Managerial Accounting

• Payroll Accounting

• Personal Financial Management

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

• Administrative Support Concepts-Open Event

• Administrative Support Team

• Advanced Office Systems & Procedures

• Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

• Advanced Word Processing

• Basic Office Systems & Procedures

• Business Law & Ethics

• Database Applications

• Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications

• Fundamental Word Processing

• Integrated Office Applications

• Intermediate Word Processing

• Legal Office Procedures

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• C# Programming

• C++ Programming

• Computer Network Technology

• Computer Programming Concepts-Open Event

• Computer Security

• Device Configuration & Troubleshooting

• Information Technology Concepts-Open Event

• Java Programming

• Linux Operating System Fundamentals

• Network Administration Using Cisco

• Network Design Team (NOT offered in Michigan)

• Python Programming

• Server Administration Using Microsoft

• SQL Database Fundamentals

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

• Advanced Desktop Publishing

• Broadcast News Production Team

• Digital Communication and Design Concepts-Open Event

• Digital Media Production

• Fundamental Desktop Publishing

• Fundamentals of Web Design

• Graphic Design Promotion

• Podcast Production Team

• User Experience Design Team (NOT offered in Michigan)

• Video Production Team

• Visual Design Team (NOT offered in Michigan)

• Website Design Team

MANAGEMENT/MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS

• Advanced Interview Skills

• Contemporary Issues

• Digital Marketing Concepts-Open Event

• Entrepreneurship

• Ethics & Professionalism

• Human Resource Management

• Interview Skills

• Management, Marketing & Human Resources Concepts-Open Event

• Meeting and Event Planning Concepts-Open Event

• Parliamentary Procedure Concepts-Open Event

• Prepared Speech

• Presentation Individual

• Presentation Team

• Project Management Concepts-Open Event

• Small Business Management Team

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION EVENTS

• Health Administration Concepts-Open Event

• Health Administration Procedures

• Health Insurance & Medical Billing

• Health Research Presentation (NOT offered in Michigan)

• Medical Coding

VIRTUAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS

These events are offered at the national level only. Please review the Workplace Skills Assessment Program Guidelines for specific details about these events. The Michigan BPA State Office does not manage any of these events. Therefore, any questions regarding these virtual events must be directed to Director of Membership & Technology Integration Patrick Schultz at pschultz@bpa.org.

• 2D Animation Team

• Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics

• Esports Team

• Ethical Leadership & Decision-Making Team

• Financial Portfolio Management Team

  Mobile Applications

• Promotional Photography

• Social Media Marketing Campaign Team

• Software Engineering Team

• Start-up Enterprise Team

• Virtual Branding Team

• Virtual Interview & Digital Portfolio Design - Pilot

• Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Individual

• Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Team

• Web Application Team

Chapter advisors are encouraged to use The BPA Binder: A Resource for Postsecondary Chapter Advisors (PDF) for easy access to a wide variety of information that will be helpful to their chapter.

Inside The BPA Binder, chapter advisors will find a wealth of information. The publication includes:

• General BPA Information

• Advisor Information

• Membership Information

• Torch Awards Information

• Competitive Events Information

• State Leadership Conference Information

  • SLC Registration Booklet

  • SLC Presubmitted Event Material Submission Instructions

• Instruction Manuals for various websites

• Other Resources

Information regarding the 2025 National Leadership Conference that is applicable to Michigan BPA chapters can be found by visiting our NLC page.

All chapters must use the Conference Registration System (CRS) website in order to register students, advisors, and chaperones for the state leadership conference.

The conference schedule and extensive instructions for registering for the state conference are available in the following sections of the 2024-2025 BPA Binder:

SLC Registration Booklet (pp. 58-64)

SLC Schedule (pp. 64-67)

Conference Registration System Manual (pp. 117-129)

A summary of information regarding presubmitted events for state competitions can be obtained by clicking here.

Conference Registration System Website (Use this site to register for the state conference and to see student competitive event time schedules.)

State Conference Registration Credit Card Payment Website

Registration Refund Request Form

Registration Corrections/Changes: Notify the state director of any registration corrections or changes if you have already submitted your conference registration online