Honors student recognized with international business fraternity’s highest honor
Andrew Amazeen reflects on being a triple major and continuing at ASU for his master’s degree.
Andrew Amazeen is a triple major graduating in spring 2024.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2024 graduates.
Since becoming a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity as a first-year student, Andrew Amazeen has attended conferences in six states, built a national professional network and helped drive Delta Sigma Pi initiatives across the country.
The fraternity honored Amazeen as the 2024 National Collegian of the Year in recognition of his work exemplifying the fraternity’s mission and values. He is only the second Sun Devil to receive the honor in over 50 years.
“This is the highest honor the fraternity can bestow on one of its collegiate members,” says Amazeen, who is receiving three bachelor's degrees this spring — accountancy, business data Analytics and computer information systems. “The national winner serves a two-year term as a voting member of Delta Sigma Pi's Board of Directors. I’m looking forward to it and hope to have a lasting impact on brothers across the country.”
During his time at ASU, Amazeen was also involved in the Beta Gamma Sigma business honors society, interned at Deloitte and worked part-time in W. P. Carey’s Financial Accounting and Operations Department. Amazeen plans to return to the W. P. Carey School of Business this fall to pursue his Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics degree.
Question: What was your “aha” moment when you realized you wanted to study the field you majored in?
Answer: I’ve always been interested in money — I started investing in eighth grade — and loved math in grade school. I accrued enough AP credits in high school to pursue multiple degrees in college and am finishing my senior year as a triple major. I added a computer information systems degree after learning to code in CIS 236 because I enjoyed the technical skills.
Q: Why did you choose ASU?
A: I grew up in Tempe — my parents are psychology professors at ASU — and I used to come to campus with them during school breaks as a kid. Over time, I substantiated this decision by learning about the quality of Barrett, The Honors College and the W. P. Carey School of Business, solidifying my hope to attend ASU for my bachelor’s degree and, next year, my master's degree.
Q: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at ASU?
A: Clinical Associate Professor of management and entrepreneurship Riva Drummond was my W. P. Carey capstone course instructor. As I look forward to starting my position on Delta Sigma Pi's Board of Directors this summer, I reflect on all the discussions in this class about strategic positioning for organizations. Especially with Dr. Drummond's experience running companies and serving on numerous other boards, he pushed us to practice skills that would serve us in similar roles that are already relevant to me. We discussed strategic positioning for large firms, supporting every claim with data and with shareholders and internal stakeholders in mind. We conducted internal and external analyses for various industries and learned the difference between playing to win and playing not to lose. These skills will serve me well as I start down my career path and additional volunteer involvement.
Q: What’s the best advice for those still in school?
A: Go one step at a time. College can be a lot to take in, and it is even more difficult because of the pressure to manage your finances, find internships, join clubs and secure a full-time job after graduation. There are many things you cannot control. Instead, focus on what you can control and try not to dwell on the past. If you get rejected from a job, how will you adjust? Ensuring you can deal with adversity and not letting the first obstacle stop you are valuable skills that will benefit you long after college.
Q: What was your favorite spot on campus for studying, meeting friends, or just thinking about life?
A: McCord Hall’s fourth-floor breezeway between the north and south wings. Not only can I get fresh air and look out over the campus, but it is also quiet and a place where I can generally be alone with my thoughts. I enjoy going here on my breaks from work and getting some warmth during the summer.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: I will begin my term on Delta Sigma Pi’s Board of Directors this July and serve through the summer of 2026. I will start W. P. Carey's nine-month MACC (Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics) program this fall while studying for my CPA exams — I already have my Becker study materials and am hard at work! I have also signed a full-time job offer with Deloitte in their Tempe office to begin in the fall of 2025 after finishing my graduate program.
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