Postsecondary Division
The Business Professionals of America Postsecondary State Leadership Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024. The event will be held at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Students in attendance will participate in more than 60 different Workplace Skills Assessment Program events. View the information below for more details.
Chapters
2023-2024 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
Start a Chapter
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.
Calendar
2023-2024 Postsecondary Events & Deadlines
November 1, 2023
Preliminary Membership Dues Deadline
Submitted via online membership system at register.bpa.org
December 15, 2023
Registration Opens for the 2024 Postsecondary State Leadership Conference
January 10, 2024
New Chapter Charter Deadline (Deadline for new Postsecondary chapters to join)
January 24, 2024
Membership Dues Deadline
Submitted via online membership system at register.bpa.org
January 24, 2024
Conference Registration Deadline
Submitted online at www.michiganbpa.org/slcps-registration
February 1, 2024
Presubmitted Events Deadline
See instructions located at www.michiganbpa.org/ps-slc-presubmits
February 2, 2024
Refund Request Deadline
Submitted to State Office at www.michiganbpa.org/slc-registration-refund-request
February 7, 2024
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 10, 2024
State Leadership Conference
Davenport University-Grand Rapids, MI
Competitive Events/WSAP
Competitive Events Guidelines & Supporting Documents
Visit the Competitive Events page of our website.
2023-2024 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 (NOT offered in Michigan)
User Experience Design Team (NOT offered in Michigan)
Video Production Team
Visual Design Team - Pilot (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 (NOT offered in Michigan)
Health Research Presentation (NOT offered in Michigan)
Medical Coding (NOT offered in Michigan)
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 - Pilot
Financial Portfolio Management Team
Mobile Applications
Promotional Photography
Social Media Marketing Campaign Team - Pilot
Software Engineering Team
Start-up Enterprise Team
Virtual Branding Team
Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Individual
Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Team
Web Application Team
BPA Binder: Chapter Advisor Resource
Chapter Advisors now have a new resource for the 2023-2024 school year entitled The BPA Binder: A Resource for Postsecondary Chapter Advisors.
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
Click here to download The BPA Binder: A Resource for Postsecondary Chapter Advisors (PDF)
National Leadership Conference Information
Information regarding the 2024 National Leadership Conference that is applicable to Michigan BPA chapters can be found by visiting our NLC page.
State Leadership Conference Registration and Schedule
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 BPA Binder:
SLC Registration Booklet (pp. 45-51)
SLC Schedule (pp. 51)
Conference Registration System Manual (pp. 99-111)
Presubmitted Events
A summary of information regarding presubmitted events for state competition can be obtained by clicking here.
Quick Links
Conference Registration System Website (Use this site to register for the conference and to see student competitive event time schedules.)
State Conference Registration Credit Card Payment Website
Registration Correction/Addendum Form (Use this form if you have already submitted your registration; if you have more than two corrections, please email use to reset your registration)