Prospective Chapters




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We invite all AACSB accredited business schools to establish a Beta Gamma Sigma chapter on their campus. Each Chapter awards lifetime membership to their outstanding scholars. Here’s a preview of how your institution and students will benefit from Beta Gamma Sigma membership.




Connect Your Students to a Global Network  


The International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma encompasses:

  • Over 830,000 lifetime Beta Gamma Sigma members in all 50 states and 190 countries.
  • Over 599 collegiate chapters, in over 32 countries and territories.
  • 30 Alumni Chapters – 9 are outside the U.S. – which provide networking, speaker events, and other opportunities for local BGS members.  Also over 15 active alumni networks.
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PROVIDE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUR STUDENTS


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Students can be elected to student officer positions and plan Beta Gamma Sigma events on campus. BGS members have the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Summit which brings together students from around the globe to improve their leadership skills. Members can also take advantage of networking opportunities, career assistance, and many discounts. See more benefits available to Beta Gamma Sigma members.



BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH INFLUENTIAL MEMBERS OF YOUR COMMUNITY


Through our Chapter Honoree program, your institution can honor and build relationships with successful alumni and prominent members of the local business community.

Using ConnectBGS, our exclusive social network, your students will have the chance to network with our members worldwide and make connections that can last a lifetime.

Check out our latest case study to learn how our members have benefitted from these connections.




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It only takes 7 easy steps to establish a Beta Gamma Sigma chapter on your campus:
  1. Receive AACSB accreditation
  2. Submit a letter of intent signed by the Dean on University Letterhead
  3. Appoint/identify Chapter Advisor(s)
  4. Chapter Advisor works to identify eligible students, faculty, and administration
  5. Invite or tap new members
    • Encourage invitees to accept membership
  6. Plan for the recognition ceremony
    • Work with BGS office staff to identify Installing Officer
    • Receive certificates and pins for new members
    • Host a recognition ceremony to honor new members
  7. Engage members in BGS activities

For more information about how to establish a chapter, contact BGS at chapters@betagammasigma.org.





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