Why join the strategic management society?

Attend Events and conferences

Get exclusive registration rates for SMS conferences and free access to webinars and select virtual events.

connect with the sMS Community

Gain access to Member Circle, an online community that facilitates peer-to-peer networking year-round.

tune into cutting-edge research

Receive virtual access to current and archived SMS journals, + a 25% discount on Wiley publications.

Types & Costs

SMS Membership runs on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31. If membership is purchased after the beginning of the year, it is active from the date of payment through the end of the year.

Regular Membership: $215 / year
Student Membership: $108 / year
Emeritus Membership: $108 / year

Student members should be enrolled full-time in a PhD granting institution. Emeritus members should be at least 65 years of age and have been members in SMS for 10 years or more.

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Benefits

From doctoral students and emerging scholars to established academics, consultants, and business leaders, SMS membership connects you with the latest strategic insights, leadership development, and opportunities to connect with top strategy scholars and practitioners that supports every stage of your career in strategic management.

The following benefits are exclusive to members:

  • Discounted registration rates for SMS Conferences
  • Virtual access to current and archived issues of the SMS' leading journals: Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Global Strategy Journal
  • 25% discount on all Wiley publications
  • Access to apply for research funding from the Strategy Research Foundation
  • Free access to SMS webinars and select virtual events
  • Members-only access to Member Circle, a private platform where you can connect with fellow members, discover opportunities, and share insights
  • Membership into Interest Groups and Communities for networking and programming with those who have similar research and business interests
  • Opportunity to serve as a volunteer leader of the Society in one or more of the program areas
  • Priority communications that provide advance notice for all SMS Programs

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SMS Program Areas

Journals

SMS publishes three leading academic journals, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Global Strategy Journal.

Conferences

SMS Conferences promote the exchange of ideas among attending academics, business practitioners, and consultants.

Grant Funding

Proposals for the Will Mitchell Dissertation Research Grant (WMDRG) and Research in Strategic Management (RSM) programs are due each Fall.

Awards

SMS awards recognize individuals and research that make significant impacts on the field.

Webinars

Virtual events and webinars stimulate conversation, engagement, and research around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

SMS welcomes any individual who is active in strategic management-- including academic scholars and teachers as well as business practitioners and consultants.

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