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Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international honor society recognizing business excellence. The mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.

Since its founding in 1913, the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of collegiate business and management scholars. Lifetime membership is the highest recognition business scholars can receive internationally at a business program accredited by AACSB International. Only the top scholars of these programs are invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma. Beta Gamma Sigma has established more than 525 collegiate chapters in over 20 countries and territories worldwide, and has inducted more than 725,000 outstanding scholars into membership. Members currently reside in all 50 U.S. states and more than 160 countries and serve in corporate, government, non-profit, educational and other management positions at every level of responsibility.

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How it Works

Students in the MBA and MS programs are eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma if they are in the top 20% of their graduating class. This list is compiled once students have graduated from their respective programs. If you are invited to join, there is a one-time $75 fee associated with the membership. Visit Beta Gamma Sigma’s FAQs to learn more.