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 the multiple Member Engagement 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!
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 spans one calendar year (January 1 - December 31) and does not automatically renew.
Types of Membership:
Regular - Membership Dues:
US$160 for 2021
Student - Membership Dues:
US$80 for 2021
Emeritus - Membership Dues:
US$80 for 2021
All 2021 membership expires on December 31, 2021.
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.