Postsecondary Division

The Business Professionals of America Postsecondary State Leadership Conference will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. 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.

2025-2026 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
Kellogg Community College
Montcalm Community College
Northwood University
Oakland 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.

2025-2026 Postsecondary Events & Deadlines

The following dates apply to the Postsecondary Division only. Please refer to our full calendar for additional dates and deadlines.

November 3, 2025

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

December 17, 2025

Registration Opens for the 2026 Postsecondary State Leadership Conference

January 7, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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

February 4, 2026

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

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

February 7, 2026

State Leadership Conference
Davenport University-Grand Rapids, MI

Competitive Events Guidelines & Supporting Documents

Visit the Competitive Events page of our website.

2025-2026 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

• Computer Modeling (NOT offered in Michigan)

• 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 the Director of Membership & Technology Integration Michael Ricard at mricard@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 & BPA Cares Award 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 2026 National Leadership Conference applicable to Michigan BPA chapters can be found on 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 2025-2026 BPA Binder:

SLC Registration Booklet (pp. 57-67)

SLC Schedule (pp. 63-66)

Conference Registration System Manual (pp. 116-128)

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

For all registration corrections/changes, please notify the state director if you have already submitted your conference registration online.