Introduction to Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Since its founding in 1913, the Society has recognized the academic excellence of top business students worldwide.
Membership is the highest recognition a business student can receive in an AACSB-accredited program and is extended to the top 10% of undergraduates, 20% of master’s students, and all doctoral candidates.
With a network of over 950,000 members in 190 countries, BGS fosters a lifelong commitment to its core values: honor and integrity, the pursuit of wisdom, earnestness, and service.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria to join BGS vary for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty members. The requirements are as follows:
- Undergraduate Students: Must be in the top 10% of their class.
- Graduate Students: Must be in the top 20% of their class.
- Faculty Members: Faculty are also eligible for membership based on their academic contributions.
Establishment of the BGS Chapter at NDU
Following the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics’ (FBAE) AACSB accreditation in November 2022, Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) established its Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) chapter, officially launched on April 18, 2023. The chapter recognizes outstanding academic achievements and leadership in business education.
Faculty members and students with exceptional academic performance now have the opportunity to be recognized as the “Best in Business” by the International Business Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). BGS exclusively serves business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
With FBAE’s AACSB accreditation, all faculty and current students at NDU are eligible to become lifelong Beta Gamma Sigma members.
Membership Recognition Ceremonies
First Induction Ceremony – May 15, 2023
NDU celebrated its inaugural induction ceremony, welcoming 77 members, including students and faculty, into the Beta Gamma Sigma Society.
Second Induction Ceremony – April 23, 2024
As part of the Connect360: Research with People at the Core International Conference, the second induction ceremony welcomed 35 new members into BGS.
Chapter Achievements and Honors
High Honors
The chapter received the High Honors recognition for outstanding engagement and contributions during the academic year 2022–2023.
Highest Honors
The chapter achieved the Highest Honors recognition, the highest ranking a Beta Gamma Sigma chapter can receive, for the academic year 2023–2024.
Dean of the Year Award 2025
Dr. Viviane Naimy, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at NDU, has been named Beta Gamma Sigma’s 2025 Dean of the Year. She was selected from over 640 universities across 38 countries for her exceptional leadership, support for students, and commitment to BGS’s mission.
Read the full announcement here.
Lifetime Membership Benefits
Educational Opportunities
- Internship and volunteer opportunities at leading BGS partner organizations.
- Special pricing for test preparation and professional licensing courses via leading BGS partner organizations.
- Pursuing doctorate degrees through the PhD Project with the added advantages of stipends and covered tuitions, to name a few.
- Graduate scholarships and tuition discounts at universities with programs specifically curated to meet the needs of BGS Members.
- Fee waivers for applications, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at leading BGS partner universities.
Professional Opportunities
- Professional development designed for BGS members through Society affiliations.
- Great tech discounts on hardware, software, and support services.
- Great discounts on subscriptions to business publications, including Forbes and Fortune.
- Great discounts on travel and related fees for all your business trip needs.
- A wide range of gift and service benefits.
- Great discounts on relocation services, to take your work internationally with ease.
- Great discounts on professional attire to look your best, as the Best in Business.
