BGS is the international business honor society. Since 1913 they have recognized and honored top-performing students from around the world in business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). They are also a proud member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). They are dedicated to providing lifetime value for our members, by offering programs, connections, benefits, and opportunities to every individual within our organization.
Membership:
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. BGS members are recognized as the “best in business.”
AACSB accredits the top business schools worldwide. Of the students at those universities, BGS invites the following:
- top 10% of undergraduate students;
- top 20% of graduate students;
- and all doctoral business candidates that have successfully defended their dissertation.
This assures that BGS members belong to an organization synonymous with the highest standards of academic excellence.
Mission:
The mission of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.
Purpose:
- Encourage and honor academic achievement by business and management students through chapters in business programs accredited by AACSB International.
- Develop Beta Gamma Sigma members as student and professional leaders, and celebrate continuing leadership and excellence.
- Foster in Beta Gamma Sigma members an enduring commitment to the founding principles and values of the Society: honor and integrity, the pursuit of wisdom, earnestness, and service.
- Connect Beta Gamma Sigma students and alumni members to each other and to opportunities in their professional lives.