Beta Gamma Sigma is The International Business Honor Society that recognizes and honors top-performing students at business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The BGS chapter at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa has recognized students and faculty since 1968.
The lifetime membership fee goes solely to the international BGS headquarters. At this time, there are no local dues.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get an Honor Cord or Honor Stole?
- If you are a BGS member, you may order cords and/or stoles from BGS's Store (Go to the national BGS website and click on "BGS Store" at the top of the page) to wear at the graduation/commencement ceremony. As of June 2023, honor cords were $14.99, stoles were $24.99.
- * Purchasing and/or wearing honors regalia at commencement is optional.
- * When ordering, in the chapter name field, type in "University of Hawaii at Manoa."
- * We recommend ordering as far in advance as possible if you plan to wear it at Commencement (Their fastest shipping method is $60 for delivery within 1 week, but cheaper options may take up to 3-6 weeks. They say they aim to ship an order 2-3 business days after receiving the order.).
- What are the benefits of membership?
- Membership in BGS indicates to potential employers your outstanding academic achievement and your commitment to business excellence. BGS lifelong membership also comes with education opportunities (test, test prep discounts, fee waivers, etc.) and professional benefits (professional continuing ed discounts, tech discounts, travel discounts).
- BGS members are also honored by being mentioned in a separate section of the commencement booklet printed for each graduating class. Members will be sent a form to fill out if they wish to be included in the graduation booklet in the semester of their graduation.
- Who is eligible for Membership?
- * Undergraduates* with Shidler majors who are in the top 10% of their junior/senior class
* Master’s students in Shidler the top 20% after completing half of their program
* Doctoral students in Shidler who have successfully defended their dissertations *Students who have transferred to UH Manoa must have completed one year (30 credits) at Manoa before becoming eligible.
The College will automatically consider students for membership eligibility annually; there is no application/nomination process.
- * Undergraduates* with Shidler majors who are in the top 10% of their junior/senior class
- I am an alum, but am not sure if I became a member. How can I check?
- Check your information (including membership status) by sending an email to the Global Headquarters. Or call Global Headquarters at 1-800-337-4677.