Q: Is Beta Gamma Sigma a fraternity?
A: Beta Gamma Sigma is the international business honor society that recognizes the most outstanding students of business at institutions accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is not a fraternity.
Q: How do I become a member of Beta Gamma Sigma?
A: Students are chosen to be recognized at business schools accredited by AACSB International after having met certain academic criteria. General membership eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Undergraduate level – top 10%
- Graduate level – top 20%
- Doctoral level – after all program requirements have been met
Please note: Some chapters have more restrictive criteria for membership.
To see if your school has a currently established chapter please visit our List of Chapters page. And for your school's Chapter Advisor contact information please contact us at the BGS Global Headquarters.
Q: Why does Beta Gamma Sigma have a membership fee if membership is considered an honor?
A: A one-time $75 lifetime membership fee is paid when a student accepts the invitation to join BGS. Please be aware that to cover additional expenses a Chapter may charge more than the $75 fee BGS asks for. BGS Global Headquarters does not charge any additional annual dues or fees. This one-time fee includes access to a digital membership certificate and member badge. In some cases, a collegiate chapter may request to receive and present a printed certificate, lapel pin and the new member guide to its newest members. More importantly, the onetime membership fee funds the programs, network and member benefits that are available to you for life. No other honor society offers the comprehensive support that Beta Gamma Sigma gives you in all stages of your life and career.
Q: Can my membership be cancelled, and the fee be refunded if I later decide I don’t want to be a member?
A: No. BGS membership cannot be cancelled at any time after the payment is received and receipt of payment is final.
Q: How can Beta Gamma Sigma help me in my career?
A: List your membership on your resume, LinkedIn profile, social media, and career sites to indicate to potential employers your outstanding academic achievement and your commitment to business excellence. Programs like the Global Leadership Summit, Ethical Leadership Certification Program, and Master Class Series for alumni members add even more value to your resume. The Alumni Network is the key to getting this impressive resume into the right hands. Beta Gamma Sigma boasts a vast global network of over 30 formal alumni chapters and over 50 informal networking groups to date. These groups build ongoing opportunities into your BGS membership that can launch your career forward.
Q: How can I get more involved in Beta Gamma Sigma?
A: Beta Gamma Sigma encourages collegiate and alumni members to stay involved in their chapters through leadership and programming. Joining your chapter’s team of Chapter Officers is a great way to develop leadership and bring your talents to your local membership. BGS Gives Back is a service activity encouraged—though not required—by many chapters on a regular basis. BGS also has alumni chapters and networks around the world, which regularly host networking and service opportunities.
ConnectBGS, our dedicated global online community, is a great place to build relationships, discuss business trends, find and share job opportunities, set up mentoring relationships, collaborate and network with likeminded business leaders. For more ways to connect and keep up with BGS, follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Q: How can I update my contact information with Beta Gamma Sigma?
A: We're glad you asked! Please select one of the following:
- Log in to www.betagammasigma.org and click the ‘update my profile’ link. Make sure to save any changes you make on this page. Don’t know your password? Email bgshonors@betagammasigma.org.
- Email your contact information to Global Headquarters at bgshonors@betagammasigma.org
- Call the Global Headquarters at: 1-800-337-4677.
- Send updates through the mail to: Beta Gamma Sigma, 2029 Woodland Pkwy., Ste. 130, St. Louis, MO 63146
Q: I think I'm a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. How can I confirm?
A: Check your information (including membership status) by sending an email to the Global Headquarters. Or call us at 1-800-337-4677.
Q: I was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma at a previous school. How can I transfer my membership in the Society?
A: The BGS lifetime membership is universally transferable between schools, ensuring that you can seamlessly retain all the recognition and benefits associated with BGS membership at any university with an active chapter. If you've transitioned to a new school, whether for further education or as part of the faculty or staff, we encourage you to reach out to the local BGS chapter. They can guide you on how to stay involved and informed about chapter-level activities.
Q: How does a new collegiate or alumni chapter get set up?
A: Prospective collegiate chapters: Schools with AACSB accreditation are eligible for a BGS chapter, and it takes only a few easy steps. Click here for more details on how to get your chapter established. For further questions, email bgshonors@betagammasigma.org.
BGS members interesting in establishing an active alumni presence in their area are encouraged to contact alumni@betagammasigma.org.
Q: How do I explain Beta Gamma Sigma to my friends, or in a job interview?
A: Tell your friends and family that you’re now part of the world’s most prestigious business honor society. Your membership is proof that you are the best of the best, and that Beta Gamma Sigma sees in you the potential to be a leader of the business world.
Add the official BGS key to your resume and talk to your future employers about how Beta Gamma Sigma membership is proof of your aptitude, perseverance, and talent. Consider adding this to your cover letter:
“A lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). BGS recognizes and honors the top 10% of undergraduate students, top 20% of graduate students and all doctoral candidates, who have successfully defended their dissertation, from around the world in business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)."