about bgs nz

ABOUT BGS NZ

Beta Gamma Sigma NZ Alumni is the local chapter of the BGS international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 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.

Currently, only students gaining business qualifications from Auckland University (AU) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) can become BGS members through the associated AACSB accreditation. In New Zealand, there are approximately 1300 graduates who are members of the BGS NZ Alumni chapter.

BGS INTERNATIONAL - WHO, WHAT, WHERE?

Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited schools, which are the top 5% of business school programs around the world. Inducted as students, BGS members go on to serve in critical leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit, and academic sectors. Members currently reside in all 50 U. S. states and more than 190 countries. Notable members include Nobel Prize winners, Olympians, inventors, CEOs of major global companies and nonprofit organizations, deans of the top business schools, and others who are making the world a better place at all levels of contribution through social enterprise, service, and leadership. Beta Gamma Sigma is a proud member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS).

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THE MISSION OF BETA GAMMA SIGMA

The Mission of the International Honour Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honour 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.

The Society's mission is supported by four objectives:

Encourage and honor academic achievement by students of business and management 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, pursuit of wisdom, earnestness, and service
Connect Beta Gamma Sigma student and alumni members to each other and to opportunities in their professional lives

BGS MEMBERSHIP

Lifetime Members of Beta Gamma Sigma Membership constitutes a lifetime connection between Beta Gamma Sigma and those who earn the title of "Best in Business."

Membership is a commitment from you to work toward strengthening the Mission and Objectives of the Society, and to you from BGS to provide programs and benefits that assist you through your professional development and career. Whether it's been days or decades since your induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, you are entitled to all the rights and privileges of Society membership.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN BGS?

Your university (either AU or AUT) will extend an invitation to eligible BGS members. Please note that some business schools have more restrictive criteria for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma. Check with your campus’ Chapter Adviser for additional information.

Invites are sent to:

Undergraduates from AU or AUT who have successfully completed their business degree and are in the top 10% of their class
Top 20% of master’s students after completing half of their program
Doctoral candidates who have successfully defended their dissertation
Transfer students who meet the above criteria and have completed one full year of coursework at their chapter’s university

HOW TO JOIN BGS

When you are eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma, you will receive an email invitation. This invite will include information on why you should join, how much membership costs and a link to your member data profile. You will use this profile to enter your data, tell BGS how to contact you and share how you would like your name printed on your membership certificate.

The membership certificate along with new member materials and key lapel pin will be given out at your chapter’s recognition ceremony. These usually occur annually, however dates and times are decided upon by each individual chapter. Please check with your Chapter Advisor for details.