Since it's establishment in 1975, the Center for Student Business (CSB) at the University of Massachusetts has been committed to providing high quality services and consultation for the University's student-run, nonprofit businesses. Supported by a professional staff, the CSB is a group of undergraduate student consultants who work closely with the individual businesses. Together, the members of the CSB provide guidance, training, and advocacy to the businesses currently in the program.

The Student Business Program is a learning community which offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain co-curricular training and education in the cooperative management of a small business. Through experiential learning and team management, students develop organizational skills with members of diverse backgrounds.

Our Mission Statement: The goal of the Center for Student Business is to support the missions of the student run businesses. Their mission is threefold. The businesses provide co-curricular training and education in cooperative management, life skills and business skills in a supportive and diverse setting. Additionally, they offer affordable products and services to the UMass community and paid employment to undergraduate students as well as make contributions to serve the University community.